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How Odoo Helps Paint Manufacturers Improve Production Efficiency
content / blog

How Odoo Helps Paint Manufacturers Improve Production Efficiency

The paint industry requires precise control over formulations, raw materials, batch production, packaging, and inventory. As product portfolios grow, managing operations through disconnected systems becomes increasingly difficult. Learn how Odoo enables paint manufacturers to manage formulations, intermediate products, production planning, procurement, inventory, quality control, and financial reporting from a single platform, helping teams improve efficiency, traceability, and profitability.

Diogo Duarte Diogo Duarte · Jun 4, 2026
Odoo for Project-Based Manufacturing in the Furniture Industry
content / blog

Odoo for Project-Based Manufacturing in the Furniture Industry

A practical overview of how Odoo supports project-based furniture manufacturing, from quotations and approvals to procurement, manufacturing, subcontracting, inventory allocation, and project dashboards.

Henrique Carteado Henrique Carteado · May 7, 2026
From Complex Workflows to Odoo Simplicity
content / client-case

From Complex Workflows to Odoo Simplicity

This is the story of Bakon USA’s transition from Sage to Odoo, including the challenges that prompted the change and the ways in which an integrated, cloud-based ERP system like Odoo has become a strategic "GPS" for the business.

Sara Gomes Sara Gomes · Jan 12, 2026
Odoo 19: Understanding the New Stock Valuation
apps / inventory

Odoo 19: Understanding the New Stock Valuation

Explore the major changes to Odoo 19 Stock Valuation. Learn how the shift eliminates valuation layers, significantly improving performance and simplifying your financial migration process.

Adriana Duarte Adriana Duarte · Nov 10, 2025
From Complex Cryogenics to a Seamless Odoo System
content / client-case

From Complex Cryogenics to a Seamless Odoo System

When CMR-Direct, a UK supplier to low-temperature and quantum research sector, found itself juggling multiple disconnected systems, Odoo became the solution that brought everything together. With ERPGAP’s help, the company unified manufacturing, accounting and e-Commerce - cutting workload, boosting efficiency and keeping focus where it belongs: on innovation.

Sara Gomes Sara Gomes · Nov 5, 2025
Master Production Schedule in Odoo 19
apps / manufacturing

Master Production Schedule in Odoo 19

Discover how Odoo 19’s Master Production Schedule (MPS) transforms manufacturing planning. Learn how to automate forecasts, manage batch production, and optimize stock levels efficiently with Odoo’s latest enhancements.

Verónica Pinto Verónica Pinto · Oct 23, 2025
Odoo 19 Is On the Way:
apps / accounting

Odoo 19 Is On the Way:

Explore Odoo 19’s top updates: Website/SEO, eCommerce, AI automation, Inventory (Pack‑in‑Pack), MRP, mobile Accounting, ESG, POS and Discuss/VoIP.

Verónica Pinto Verónica Pinto · Jul 31, 2025
Odoo on Project Manufacturing Companies
apps / manufacturing

Odoo on Project Manufacturing Companies

Project management in engineering companies can be challenging due to the complexity of deliverables, multiple specialized teams, and layered workflows. While many tools exist, few offer the level of flexibility and integration that Odoo’s Projects app provides. Odoo Projects is a powerful yet intuitive application that adapts to all types of industries—including those with highly complex operations, such as engineering. Whether you're managing simple internal tasks or coordinating large-scale client deliveries involving multiple departments, Odoo Projects allows you to keep everything under control, linked, and visible.

Diogo Duarte Diogo Duarte · Jul 14, 2025
Odoo Allocation Report
apps / inventory

Odoo Allocation Report

Learn how to use Odoo’s Allocation Report to streamline resource allocation for Sales Orders and Manufacturing Orders. Improve production planning, inventory management, and order fulfillment efficiency.

Verónica Pinto Verónica Pinto · Mar 6, 2025
ERPGAP at Odoo London Roadshow 2024: A Showcase of Innovation and Success
content / client-case

ERPGAP at Odoo London Roadshow 2024: A Showcase of Innovation and Success

ERPGAP sponsored the Odoo London Roadshow 2024 at Regent’s University. Explore insights from the event, a real-world success story with Sussex Campervans, and why Odoo 18 is attracting businesses from SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Sage, Xero, and other platforms.

Sara Gomes Sara Gomes · Nov 22, 2024
What’s new in Odoo 18 Manufacturing?
apps / manufacturing

What’s new in Odoo 18 Manufacturing?

Odoo 18 introduces new features for manufacturing, including project-linked orders, enhanced Bill of Materials, dynamic scheduling in the Master Production Schedule, and improvements to the Gantt view, helping manufacturers streamline production and improve efficiency.

Veronica Pinto Veronica Pinto · Oct 7, 2024
 Top 5 Odoo Manufacturing Challenges
apps / manufacturing

Top 5 Odoo Manufacturing Challenges

Implementing Odoo manufacturing can improve your production process. Discover the five key points for a smooth and successful implementation. This article will help you maximize the benefits of Odoo manufacturing in your company.

RF Rafael Ferreira · Jul 5, 2024
Managing Your Manufacturing Overhead Costs
apps / accounting

Managing Your Manufacturing Overhead Costs

Learn how to optimize your manufacturing overheads for greater efficiency and profitability. This article offers invaluable guidance on effectively managing your overhead costs to drive success in your operations.

RF Rafael Ferreira · May 22, 2024
Lean Manufacturing
apps / manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Learn to take advantage of all tools that Odoo Manufacturing has, to galvanize efficiency and make your process as lean as possible. Learn to identify the 8 wastes of Lean and how to use Odoo to mitigate them.

Veronica Pinto Veronica Pinto · Jul 3, 2020
Exploring Subcontracting in Odoo Version 16
apps / manufacturing

Exploring Subcontracting in Odoo Version 16

Discover the power of subcontracting in Odoo Version 16. Learn how to set up efficient subcontracting processes, manage orders, collaborate effectively with subcontractors, and control costs. With Odoo's advanced features, streamline your subcontracting operations and enhance collaboration for improved efficiency and success.

Ângela Santos Ângela Santos · Jul 26, 2023
What is MES?
apps / manufacturing

What is MES?

Unlock the power of a cutting-edge manufacturing execution system, a dynamic electronic information solution that revolutionizes your manufacturing process, elevating efficiency to new heights.

Veronica Pinto Veronica Pinto · Mar 25, 2019
How to Set Up Lead Times
apps / manufacturing

How to Set Up Lead Times

Manage your lead times for Products, Purchase, Manufacturing and Sales.

Veronica Pinto Veronica Pinto · Dec 12, 2020
Odoo the ERP for furniture manufacturing
apps / manufacturing

Odoo the ERP for furniture manufacturing

High-end furniture manufacturing is a very specific business with very specific requirements. Odoo is the perfect match, just needs some tweaking.

Diogo Duarte Diogo Duarte · Sep 22, 2022
Replenishment Strategies
apps / inventory

Replenishment Strategies

Different ways to do replenishment with Odoo 14 and 15

Veronica Pinto Veronica Pinto · Mar 25, 2022
Automate Sample Tracking with Odoo
apps / inventory

Automate Sample Tracking with Odoo

Odoo inventory management can be applied to Biotech. Using lots / batches you can track your samples in a lab or on a biotech manufacturing process.

Eduardo Esteves Eduardo Esteves · Oct 5, 2021
UK manufacturers industry must adopt smart technology
apps / manufacturing

UK manufacturers industry must adopt smart technology

UK manufacturers want to invest in technology. Find out about pain-points and opportunities in IT investment.

AM Alexandra Mota · Jul 17, 2018
Odoo Manufacturing Orders
apps / manufacturing

Odoo Manufacturing Orders

Learn to manipulate manufacturing orders with Odoo.

Ana Tavares Ana Tavares · Jun 25, 2020
MRP, PLM, Maintenance, and Quality Apps
apps / maintenance

MRP, PLM, Maintenance, and Quality Apps

Manage your manufacturing with Odoo apps. This article talks about creating manufacturing orders with routing, quality control and equipment maintenance.

AM Alexandra Mota · Feb 5, 2018
How manufacturers can reduce cyber risk - being prepared for cyber attacks
apps / manufacturing

How manufacturers can reduce cyber risk - being prepared for cyber attacks

In 2017 there were two cyber attacks WannaCry in May and Petya in June. The manufacturing industry is very vulnerable. Take the right steps to avoid an attack.

AM Alexandra Mota · Aug 14, 2018
Subcontracting Manufactured Process
apps / manufacturing

Subcontracting Manufactured Process

How to configure subcontracting with Odoo 13 and its workflow

Ana Tavares Ana Tavares · Apr 15, 2020
Customer Case Dulles Glass
apps / manufacturing

Customer Case Dulles Glass

Take a deeper look into our clients project Dulles Glass and how Odoo fit perfectly into their work. In this article you’ll understand the needs that Odoo had to face and how we successfully dealt with them.

Henrique Carteado Henrique Carteado · Oct 15, 2020
What's New on Inventory and MRP on Odoo 14?
apps / barcode

What's New on Inventory and MRP on Odoo 14?

A brief overview by some of the best features of Inventory and MRP Apps of odoo 14

Ana Tavares Ana Tavares · Oct 2, 2020