Odoo ERP is a software used by companies, both on a small, medium and large scale, to help manage data management. This software was formerly known as OpenERP, but at the end of 2012 it changed its name to Odoo.

The main advantage of Odoo is that developers can create an application by combining modules that are already provided. There are more than 30 main modules that are regularly updated in each version, and more than 16,000 modules developed by the community that has joined until now. Based on these advantages, it is undeniable that Odoo is the most installed business application software today.

In this article, let's discuss more about what Odoo ERP is and its advantages for your business.

 

What is Odoo ERP?

According to Wikipedia, Odoo is a suite of business management software, which includes CRM, e-commerce, billing, accounting, manufacturing, warehouse, project management, and stock management, among others.

This application uses the concept of open source, where all data can be developed and used openly according to the needs of the user/company itself. This form of application can be used on various devices, ranging from web, desktop and mobile.

In addition, Odoo software is supported by a strong community, complete teaching modules, easy installation and affordable costs.Fitur yang tersedia di Odoo

Sales

This sales module allows users to manage orders and view sales tables neatly. In this module, companies can get all information about sales and control the ordering and delivery of goods more centrally. This module also features customer data management, quote creation, billing and complete sales reports.

Purchase

This module allows a company to search for vendors/suppliers, and convert them into orders. Odoo is capable of monitoring and tracking invoices received from vendors/suppliers.

Accounting

Odoo also provides an accounting module, which includes financial-related features such as bank and cash journals, financial reports, billing and more.

Inventory

This module allows you to manage multiple warehouses for your business, so you don't have to worry when your business grows and needs a new warehouse. It provides stock management, warehouse, inventory, supplier management and shipping data.

CRM ( Customer Relationship Manager )

This module serves to analyze interactions between companies and customers, with the aim of improving sales performance through customer relationships. This module helps companies manage customer data such as personal data and purchase history with your company.

 

Advantages of using Odoo ERP

As one of the most popular software for businesses, Odoo is the most widely used open source application in the world.

Why is that? Odoo-based applications are known to be produced in a relatively short time and are easy to use. Here are some of the best features that Odoo provides to grow your business.

• Custom Software

Because it is based on open source software, odoo gives its users the freedom to build their own software. Through this feature, software engineers can be creative to create applications according to the needs of the company.

• User Friendly

In addition to having a complete module, Odoo also provides a reporting system with a format that is easily understood by its users both in appearance and system. In addition, this application also provides export, import and data transfer features according to the needs of each department in a company.

• Integrated application

Generally, a company needs a system for each department. This is very inefficient because the output will be different. By using Odoo-based software, a company can integrate a system that is more accessible to all departments, according to their respective data needs.

• Available for free

Because this software is open source, Odoo can be freely obtained according to your needs and there are no licensing fees to use this software.

• A solid community

One of the benefits of building a program using Odoo is the community that helps each other make a better product. The developers will always analyze and fix existing bugs to minimize any unwanted security system or program bugs.

 

How to implement Odoo?

In order to implement Odoo into your company, you need skilled and expert manpower. Therefore, the team assigned to implement should have a thorough understanding of the Odoo software.

There are 3 ways of implementation that you can try:

1. Self-implementation

You can install Odoo ERP on your own server and get help from the Odoo team via email and video tutorials provided on the odoo.com website. some video tutorials are already provided and you can try them during implementation.

2. Odoo Success Packs

You can also install this software by purchasing packages provided by Odoo. These packages include premium services that provide packages and consultants from Odoo. There are 4 packages offered, namely: Basic, Standard, Custom and Pro. The price starts from $977.50.

3. Odoo partner services

Apart from these two methods, you can also look for a company that is already working with Odoo to help you implement your company's needs. Odoo ensures that it only wants to work with partners who already have the best capabilities and quality. Therefore, Odoo partners in Indonesia already have the experience to solve various problems in every industry with various business scales.

 

Conclusion and Closing

Odoo is an open source software that can be used to support your business needs. This system is useful to simplify the management of a company. Odoo also does not limit the scale of companies that use their application.

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