Skip to Content

Real Use Cases

Global Experience — Why Do Thousands of Companies Rely on Odoo?

  • Over 15 million users worldwide
  • Used by startups, SMEs, large enterprises, and government institutions.
  • Adopted across Europe, America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.


Real Use Cases:

1. Toyota Tsusho Africa (Toyota’s Africa Distribution Arm)


Problem:

  • Fragmented systems for sales, inventory, accounting, and maintenance.
  • Poor tracking, delayed reporting, lack of transparency.

Solution:

Unified all processes with Odoo (CRM, inventory, sales, accounting, maintenance).


Results:

  • 60% reduction in reporting time.
  • Improved inventory accuracy and fewer logistics errors.
  • Fully automated sales cycle from order to invoicing.


2. Sodigaz (Burkina Faso – Gas Distribution)


Problem:

  • Difficulty managing cash sales across 50+ distribution points.
  • Frequent daily accounting errors.
  • Delayed data flow to upper management.


Solution:

Implemented Odoo with customized POS synced with accounting.


Results:

  • 40% improvement in collections.
  • Unified daily reports reaching management instantly.
  • Easier branch management and geographic expansion.


3. Novobi (USA – IT and Financial Analytics)


Problem:

  • Multiple unintegrated systems: QuickBooks + Excel + custom apps.
  • Difficulty producing accurate financial reports for clients and partners.


Solution:

Developed a comprehensive financial platform using Odoo: general ledger, client management, forecasting, and automated reporting.


Results:

  • Monthly close reduced from 8 days to 2.
  • Enhanced real-time decision-making.
  • Automated 70%+ of manual financial tasks.


4. Mecalux (Spain – Industrial Shelving and Storage Solutions)


Problem:

  • Misaligned data between manufacturing, logistics, and sales.
  • Slow supply chain and order fulfillment.


Solution:

Integrated production lines, sales, and inventory using Odoo MRP + CRM + Inventory.


Results:

  • 35% faster order delivery.
  • Improved production planning and raw material management.
  • Unified manufacturing with project and invoicing systems.


5. Doctors Without Borders (NGO)


Problem:

  • Complex logistics for distributing medicines and equipment in refugee camps.
  • Poor coordination between teams in dozens of countries.


Solution:

Used Odoo for procurement, inventory, finance, and operations reporting.


Results:

  • Unified operations in 20+ countries on one platform.
  • Better financial transparency for donors.
  • Real-time stock tracking in field locations.


6. Le Pain Quotidien (Belgium – Bakery Chain)

International bakery chain with 200+ branches worldwide.


Problem:

  • Outdated ERP system not integrated with POS or inventory.
  • Hard to track daily production vs. demand.
  • High raw material waste.
  • Delayed financial reporting per branch.


Solution:

  • Odoo MRP for daily baked goods production.
  • Odoo Inventory to track raw and finished goods.
  • Odoo POS at sales points.
  • Odoo Accounting for financial performance per item/branch.
  • Odoo CRM for B2B & B2C orders.


Results:

  • 30% reduction in raw material waste.
  • Real-time tracking of orders and production.
  • Profitability reports by product (e.g., chocolate vs. vanilla cake).
  • Faster stocktaking and automatic reordering.
  • Easier branch expansion with streamlined systems.