Odoo FAQ - Manufacturing
Odoo Manufacturing is an all-in-one solution designed to streamline production operations, from planning to delivery. It helps manufacturers automate workflows, manage resources, and improve efficiency in real time.
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Odoo Manufacturing is an all-in-one ERP module designed to manage production, bills of materials (BoM), work orders, planning, and more. It helps streamline operations, reduce errors, and improve productivity for manufacturing companies.
Yes, Odoo lets you create, schedule, and manage multiple Manufacturing Orders (MOs) simultaneously. You can also prioritize urgent jobs and track progress in real-time.
Absolutely. Odoo supports both Make-to-Order (MTO) and Make-to-Stock (MTS) manufacturing flows, giving you full flexibility depending on your business strategy.
Yes, Odoo allows you to create and manage multi-level Bills of Materials (BoM) with versioning and variants. You can track materials, substitute components, and calculate costs automatically.
Odoo offers Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Gantt charts, and calendar views to plan and schedule production efficiently, avoiding bottlenecks and material shortages.
Yes, Odoo is highly scalable. SMEs can start with core features and expand as needed. It’s a cost-effective solution compared to traditional manufacturing ERPs.
Yes, Odoo can track direct and indirect costs such as raw materials, labor, and overhead, giving you accurate real-time production cost and profitability analysis.
Yes, Odoo Manufacturing includes a Quality module that allows you to create quality checks, control points, and alerts during production, receiving, and delivery.
Yes, with Odoo’s Work Order interface, you can monitor progress, assign tasks to operators, and view status updates instantly through tablets or desktop devices.
Yes, Odoo integrates with barcode systems for inventory picking, work order validation, and real-time data capture on the shop floor.
Yes, Odoo supports both discrete and process manufacturing. With customization, you can handle batch production, formulas, and traceability requirements.
Odoo alerts you about missing raw materials during production planning and suggests replenishment via purchase or internal transfers to avoid downtime.
Yes, Odoo has a responsive interface that works well on tablets, allowing operators to access work orders, instructions, and time tracking on the shop floor.
Yes, Odoo’s reordering rules and procurement automation can trigger purchase orders or internal moves when stock falls below defined thresholds.
Odoo allows you to manage subcontracted operations by generating purchase orders for subcontractors and tracking components and finished products accordingly.
Yes, Odoo includes time tracking for work orders, helping you measure labor cost and efficiency. It supports manual and automatic time logging.
Yes, you can trace components and finished goods with serial numbers or lot numbers, ensuring compliance and quality assurance.
Yes, Odoo provides detailed reports and dashboards on manufacturing lead times, production efficiency, downtime, and cost per unit.
Manufacturing Orders (MOs) represent the overall production job, while Work Orders (WOs) are individual steps or operations assigned to specific work centers.
Yes, Odoo allows you to create BoMs for product variants, enabling flexible manufacturing with different sizes, colors, or features.
Yes, Odoo integrates Manufacturing with Inventory, Sales, Purchasing, and Accounting—offering full visibility from order to delivery.
Yes, Odoo is open-source and highly customizable. You can modify workflows, add automation, or develop custom apps to meet your unique processes.
Odoo is used by discrete manufacturers, food and beverage companies, electronics producers, textile factories, and more—from SMEs to large enterprises.
You can deploy Odoo on the cloud (Odoo Online or Odoo.sh) or on your own servers. Both options support the Manufacturing module fully.
You can start by working with an Odoo partner to assess your needs, configure the modules, import data, and train your team. A local consultant can ensure a smooth implementation.