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.