Here are the key Odoo modules to consider:
1- Manufacturing (MRP)
- Core module for managing manufacturing processes.
- Features include work orders, bills of materials (BoMs), and routings.
- Allows you to plan, schedule, and control production operations.
2- Inventory
- Manages inventory operations, including stock levels, location management, and tracking.
- Supports various inventory strategies like FIFO, LIFO, and just-in-time.
3- Purchase
- Handles procurement processes, including supplier management, purchase orders, and vendor bills.
- Integrates with Inventory to ensure optimal stock levels.
4- Sales
- Manages sales orders, quotations, and customer invoicing.
- Integrates with Inventory and Manufacturing to ensure product availability and timely delivery.
5- Quality
- Manages quality control processes, including inspections and quality checks.
- Allows setting up quality control points and automating quality alerts.
6- Maintenance
- Manages equipment and machinery maintenance schedules.
- Includes preventive and corrective maintenance planning.
7- PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
- Manages product designs, engineering changes, and versions.
- Integrates with Manufacturing to ensure seamless updates and version control.
8- Accounting
- Manages financial transactions, invoicing, and reporting.
- Integrates with all other modules to provide a comprehensive financial overview.
9- Project
- Manages project tasks, timelines, and resources.
- Useful for project-based manufacturing or custom orders.
10- Timesheets
- Tracks employee time and work hours on various tasks and projects.
- Integrates with Project and HR modules.
11- Human Resources (HR)
- Manages employee records, payroll, and attendance.
- Includes modules like Recruitment, Employee Contracts, and Employee Expenses.
12- Expenses
- Manages employee expenses and reimbursements.
- Useful for tracking and managing operational costs.
13- Website
- Provides a platform for creating a company website and e-commerce platform.
- Integrates with Sales, Inventory, and other customer-facing modules.
14- E-commerce
- Manages online sales and integrates with Inventory and Sales modules.
- Allows for direct customer interactions and sales through the website.
15- IoT (Internet of Things)
- Integrates with manufacturing equipment and other IoT devices.
- Enables real-time data collection and automation.
Custom Modules
In addition to the standard modules, you may need to develop custom modules to address the specific needs of your manufacturing operations. This could include:
- Custom Reports and Dashboards
- Tailored reporting to provide insights specific to your manufacturing processes.
- Specialized Manufacturing Processes
- Custom workflows for unique manufacturing processes not covered by standard modules.
- Integration with Third-party Systems
- Custom integrations with other software systems used in your manufacturing environment, such as CAD software, ERP systems, or specialized production machinery.