Welcome to The Wonderful World of Manufacturing: How Can Odoo Take Your Processes to The Next Level?
Have you ever thought about how your manufacturing processes or operations could be significantly improved? Are you struggling with a system to match your growing needs? Well... Odoo Manufacturing is the solution for that, and it is integrated into over 80+ other applications in one unified suite. Pretty cool, right?
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Ready to rediscover unparalleled efficiency and innovation in your manufacturing operations? With Odoo in your tool belt, it's easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
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Today I am discussing the world of Odoo Manufacturing, where cutting-edge technology meets practical application to revolutionise the way businesses manage their production lines. Odoo Manufacturing is a dynamic and integrated module within the broader Odoo suite. It is designed specifically for modern manufacturers who need precision, scalability, and flexibility. Offering a holistic view of business processes to enable data-driven outcomes.
Whether you're a small workshop or a large production facility, Odoo Manufacturing brings you a comprehensive set of tools that streamline operations from start --> finish.
This Edition's Ingredients
- ⚙️ What Is Odoo Manufacturing?
- 📦 What's Included?
- 🗒️ The Benefits of Odoo Manufacturing
- 🗂️ Resources And Documentation
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What Is Odoo Manufacturing?
Odoo Manufacturing is a comprehensive, integrated manufacturing management system that automates and streamlines manufacturing operations, in a nutshell. Helping you as a manufacturer schedule, plan and process those critical manufacturing orders. In line with the centre control panel, you'll have the ability to put tablets/devices on the shop flow and monitor your operations in real-time. Pretty impressive.
From small workshops to large factories, Odoo Manufacturing is tailor-made to boost efficiency, enhance quality control, and accelerate product development.
From assembly lines to drill stations, Odoo has you covered.
This module isn’t just about keeping track of what you produce; it’s about perfecting how you produce it.
Why Odoo Manufacturing Stands Out
Let's take a look at some of the features included and on offer in Odoo
Imagine your workshop or factory running like a well-oiled machine, where every process from order to delivery is synchronised and optimised.
Sounds easy, right? That's Odoo's goal: simplify your operations in an effective way.
Odoo Manufacturing does just that, integrating effortlessly with other modules to ensure a smooth flow of information across your business.
What's Included?
Let's take a look at what's included within Odoo Manufacturing.
Manage
Manufacturing Orders
Manage all your products into key assembly lines or manual assembly processes.
Work Orders
Launch production items needed in the final steps of product assembly.
Barcode
Use barcode functionality to speed up all your manufacturing processes and operations. This includes lot or serial number scanning, start/pause/stop functionality, triggering a maintenance request or moving to the next step.
Repair Orders
Manage repairs of products or items that are currently under warranty or even as a service.
Editable MOs
You are now enabled to consume other products even based on what was initially planned and then be able to edit MOs once they are completed.
Unbilled Orders
Have the ability to disassemble a finished product so that components can be recuperated.
Schedule & Plan
Plan Manufacturing
Get a super clear view across your entire planning and have the ability to reschedule manufacturing actions or processes.
Organise Work Orders
Have complete access to all your available resources so that you can plan and get ahead of production.
Manage Bill of Materials
Keep track of the availability of items which are in stock and production.
Work Center Capacity
Use the MRP Scheduler to look across your work at each work centre stage, based on their OEE and capacity.
Flexible Master Data
Create Multi-Level Bills of Materials
Be able to set a bill of materials within another in order to ensure that you can manufacture components of a product in another set of bill of materials.
Optional Routing
Create new possible routings across work orders so that you can sequence your production depending on the routine which is being used.
Version Changes
Allow all your products to evolve and have the ability to add configurable options when creating orders.
Kits
Using the kits feature on offer; your salespeople will be able to sell your products based on a set of components that need to be assembled.
PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
Versioning
Easily get differences between versions so that you can track changes.
PLM
You can track versions of productions and ECO's to their retrospective documents. Merge different ECO's corresponding to the same BoM.
Engineering Changes
Track changes across a Kanban process for ECO's.
Document Management
Store all your plans and worksheets directly on the bill of materials and routings.
Quality
Control Points
Have the ability to automatically trigger quality alerts for the manufacturing department to check and act accordingly.
Quality Checks
Deploy the needed quality checks across process control.
Quality Alerts
Organise your work using the Kanban view of quality alerts.
Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Trigger maintenance requests automatically based on metrics like KPIs.
Corrective Maintenance
Trigger the needed corrective maintenance directly from the control centre panel.
Calendar
Schedule the relevant maintenance operations in a calendar.
Statistics
Get all maintenance statistics computed for you: MTBF
Workcenter Control Panel
Tablets
To ensure that your workforce is as proactive as possible, install tablets in every work centre to organise their work efficiently.
Record Production
Register productions and scan relevant products, including lots and serial numbers.
Worksheets
Display worksheets directly through the work centre with critical instructions for the operator.
Misc Operations
Have further functionality across plenty of misc operations like scrapping products, creating quality alerts, and performing checks all from the work centre.
Alerts
Use alerts to show key changes or important quality checks to the operator in question.
Work Order Steps
Across the work order, define multiple steps and like them to worksheet pages so a product can be scanned, including taking pictures and quality control.
Reporting
Traceability
Get a full upstream traceability report on the components which are being used during the manufacturing process.
Cost Analysis
Track the cost of each manufacturing order based on the cost of each component and the costs of operations, which could be labour or material-based.
Overall Equipment Effectiveness
Have the ability to analyse your work centre's loads, critical productivity losses and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
The Benefits of Odoo Manufacturing
As we explore deeper into what makes Odoo Manufacturing an essential tool for modern production environments, it's clear that its benefits stretch far beyond simple automation. Check out this fantastic episode of Planet Odoo Podcast, to understand a little bit more about the improvements of the app and the benefit it brings to your business.
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Here’s how Odoo Manufacturing ensures your manufacturing operations are not just managed, but optimised for excellence.
Enhanced Efficiency And Productivity
Odoo Manufacturing streamlines your entire production cycle.
Yes, the entire production cycle!
Automating scheduling operations and managing work orders minimises manual efforts
Integrated communication tools keep the information flowing smoothly between departments, allowing for real-time updates and faster responses, which are critical in maintaining operational speed and accuracy.
Check out the video below to learn how to create a manufacturing order efficiently.
Comprehensive Integration
When it comes to Odoo integration is one of the most appealing factors.
'The power of Odoo Manufacturing lies in its ability to seamlessly interact with other modules such as Sales, Purchasing, and Inventory.' An all-in-one platform for business requirements.'
This integration ensures that any change in one module is automatically reflected across all applications, maintaining data consistency and reliability.
Centralised data management becomes a breeze, simplifying the monitoring of performance metrics and enabling more streamlined operations in departments.
Scalability
Odoo Manufacturing supports your business growth through its flexible and modular structure. It allows you to scale up or modify your production processes with ease, accommodating new product demands without extensive system reconfigurations.
Not to also mention that with access to Odoo Manufacturing, you have access to all the other Odoo apps in one system. Fantastic for reducing costs and aligning processes.
Start with the essential features and gradually add more functionalities as your manufacturing complexity grows, ensuring that the system evolves with your business needs.
If you are a SMB, wanting to implement a manufacturing system, this video is for YOU. Seek how Odoo can help you identify your productivity across work centres, so you can identify the areas for improvement. Not to mention it's pretty important stuff.
Improved Product Quality And Compliance
Quality control is integral to Odoo Manufacturing, which allows for the implementation of quality checks at various stages of the production process.
You just click a button, and then you can proceed with your operations.
Of course, this ensures that every product meets stringent standards before progressing. The system offers complete traceability from raw materials to finished goods, which is crucial for adhering to safety regulations and achieving compliance.
Learn how to create different points for quality checks in the video below.
Cost Reduction
Through detailed analysis and tracking, Odoo Manufacturing helps you identify areas of waste and implement strategies to reduce it.
'This not only optimises resource usage but also lowers production costs.' Pretty useful in the grand scheme of things, eh.
The system also optimises inventory management capabilities to help minimise excess stock levels and reduce associated storage costs, further driving down expenses across the business.
Decision-Making Support
With its advanced analytics and reporting features, Odoo Manufacturing provides critical insights that help you understand performance across your production and supply chain.
There are several tools and features you can use to get even more insights.
Dashboard views offer immediate visibility into key metrics, allowing for quick and informed decision-making that can dynamically adjust to market changes and operational demands.
User-Friendly Experience
Designed to accommodate users of varying technical skills, Odoo Manufacturing features an intuitive interface that simplifies complex processes.
This ensures that all team members can efficiently handle their duties, which enhances productivity and reduces the time needed for training and adaptation.
Enhancing Operational Resilience
Odoo Manufacturing also supports your business continuity strategies.
Its cloud-based deployment options ensure that in the event of a disaster, your data remains secure, and your operations can resume quickly, minimising downtime and maintaining customer trust.
It's a "Sit back and relax" kind of situation; Odoo will handle it for you!
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Seamless Product Catalog Integration
Dream of a world where your entire product catalogue seamlessly syncs across all manufacturing scopes; from Bills of Materials to essential Manufacturing and Repair Orders.
Dreams do definitely come true!
Odoo made this a reality, ensuring that every component and by-product is right where you need it, when you need it. This integration means you're always prepared, with all your resources at your fingertips, ready to tackle any manufacturing challenge.
Revolutionised Work Orders And Planning
Odoo's enhanced Gantt View for work orders will help you with planning/tracking.
It has never been this visually intuitive or straightforward.
Every task is laid out clearly, so you can keep a sharp eye on schedules and fine-tune operations on the fly.
'It’s about keeping your production line as efficient as possible, with real-time adjustments that keep the wheels of your manufacturing engine running smoothly.'
Streamlined Production With Serial Numbers
With the mass-production capabilities of Odoo, handling serial numbers is a breeze. Focus on the important things that matter.
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Configure and validate serial numbers with a single click, simplifying how you track products from start to finish.
The purpose of serial numbering individual items is to ensure that the history of each item is traceable as it moves through the supply chain.
This feature is a true lifesaver for those managing extensive inventories or dealing with complex product assemblies.
Smart Availability Filters
Never miss a beat with the new "Components Available" and "Late Availability" filters for your MRP and picking lists.
It’s all about being proactive rather than reactive, a key to maintaining a seamless manufacturing flow.
These smart tools help you prioritise tasks and manage component availability more effectively, ensuring your production line stays uninterrupted.
User-Friendly Experience
Odoo Manufacturing brings a more polished, user-friendly experience to your manufacturing operations.
Navigating through the manufacturing module is now more intuitive, allowing you and your team to focus more on production and less on figuring out software intricacies. Not to mention that through simulating manufacturing orders, you'll be able to operate in real time. Across planning, components availability and cost control. Allowing you to get just-in-time manufacturing replenishment propositions and choose to fulfil parts, e.g., make or buy, sub-contract and deliver from other warehouses.
Check the video below and learn about one-step manufacturing!
With these usability enhancements, Odoo ensures that your manufacturing operations are not just efficient but also a joy to manage.
Learn From Texas Controls
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Coruña, Spain, Texas Controls has carved its niche in engineering specialised tools for torsion, tensioning, and precision tightening. It has a global footprint extending to offices in Mexico, Brazil, Denmark, and the United States.
Texas Controls has carved a niche within it's own sector. Their processes are perfect, of course, for Odoo.
Company Name: Texas Controls
Location: Coruña (Spain)
Industry: Manufacturing
Company Size: 250+
Odoo Users: 100+
Hosting: On-Premise
Apps: Manufacturing, Inventory, Finance, Purchase, Sales, Human Resources
Implementation Partner: Anubia
After considering heavyweights like SAP, the firm chose Odoo for its complete and comprehensive functionality paired with competitive pricing.
'A decision that set the stage for a transformative journey.'
Despite initial resistance to change, the team at Texas Controls quickly recognised the benefits as Odoo streamlined its operations, aligning all departments under a unified and more efficient system.
Odoo Manufacturing emerged as a cornerstone of this transformation, enabling:
Streamlined Processes: Integration of complex manufacturing operations into a single platform, reducing time and errors associated with manual operations.
Enhanced Productivity: Automation of critical manufacturing processes allowed employees to focus on high-value activities, boosting overall productivity.
Scalability: With Odoo’s modular structure, Texas Controls efficiently scaled its operations to match its growth trajectory without needing additional resources.
Texas Controls now enjoys a robust platform that supports its complex manufacturing requirements and drives continuous organisation improvement.
Its journey with Odoo Manufacturing is a testament to how the right tools can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and leadership in the market.
This narrative not only underscores the critical role of adaptive ERP systems like Odoo in modern manufacturing but also highlights how strategic technological partnerships can lead to substantial business success for the long-term future.
Check out the full success story here!
Odoo Manufacturing Resources And Documentation
While we have covered the basics of the Odoo Manufacturing model, I'll leave you with some resources to take as a little bit of homework.
Basic Setup
- Manufacturing Product Configuration
- Bill of Materials
- One-Step Manufacturing
- Two-Step Manufacturing
- Three-Step Manufacturing
Advanced Configuration
- Managing BoMs for Product Variants
- Manage Semi-Finished Products
- Using Kits
- Manage Work Orders Using Work Centers
- Work Order Dependencies
Workflows
- Use The Master Production Schedule
- Make Work Centers Unavailable Using Time Off
- Scrap During Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Back Orders
- Split and Merge Manufacturing Orders