Odoo Manufacturing ERP for Modern Factories
Plan production, manage bills of materials and work orders, control stock and quality, and see real costs — in one Odoo system tailored to how your plant actually runs.
For discrete, process and batch manufacturers, contract and job-shop producers, and multi-plant operations that have outgrown spreadsheets and disconnected tools.
What we set up
- Bills of materials and routings
- Production planning and work orders
- Inventory, lots and serial numbers
- Quality checks and maintenance
- Purchasing and subcontracting
- Product costing and reporting
Trusted by businesses in retail, textile, distribution, services and the public sector
Common Manufacturing Challenges We Solve
Most production problems come from disconnected data. These are the ones manufacturers bring to us.
Planning in spreadsheets
Schedules break as soon as an order or machine changes.
Material shortages
Production stops because components weren’t ordered in time.
No shop-floor visibility
Managers can’t see which order is where.
Quality issues found late
Defects are discovered after goods ship.
Unknown product costs
Real material and labour costs are guesswork.
Traceability gaps
Batches and serials can’t be traced to customers.
What Is a Manufacturing ERP?
Odoo covers this with its Manufacturing (MRP), Inventory, Purchase, Quality, Maintenance and PLM apps. We tailor them through Odoo implementation and Odoo customization.
The Manufacturing Flow in Odoo
Every step of production runs in the same system — so a sales order can drive planning, purchasing, work orders, quality, stock, delivery and accounting without re-keying.
Odoo Manufacturing Capabilities
Configured and extended to match your production model.
Bills of Materials
- Multi-level BoMs
- Variants and kits
- By-products and scrap
Production Planning
- MRP from demand and stock
- Master production schedule
- Capacity by work centre
Work Orders & Shop Floor
- Operations and routings
- Tablet-friendly shop floor
- Time and output tracking
Inventory & Warehouse
- Lots and serial numbers
- Multi-warehouse and routes
- Barcode operations
Purchasing & Subcontracting
- Replenishment rules
- Vendor pricelists
- Subcontracted operations
Quality Control
- Quality checkpoints
- Alerts and inspections
- Non-conformity tracking
Maintenance
- Preventive schedules
- Breakdown requests
- Equipment history
Costing & Reporting
- Product and order costing
- OEE and production analysis
- Management dashboards
From Sales Order to Shipped Product
In Odoo, a confirmed sales order can trigger planning, purchasing and production automatically. Every step updates stock, costs and accounting in real time, so planners, operators and finance see the same numbers.
- Orders drive production and purchasing
- Stock reserved and consumed automatically
- Work orders tracked by work centre
- Finished goods valued at real cost
- Accounting updated as production happens
Built for Your Type of Manufacturing
Odoo adapts to different production models. We configure it for yours.
How We Implement Odoo for Manufacturing
A structured rollout from the shop floor up.
Factory Assessment
We walk through your products, BoMs, routings and planning.
Why it matters: The system fits real operations.
You get: A process map and scope.
Solution Design
Odoo apps, configuration and any custom features defined.
Why it matters: No surprises during build.
You get: A solution blueprint.
Configuration & Customization
BoMs, work centres, routes and quality points set up.
Why it matters: Odoo mirrors your factory.
You get: A configured test system.
Data Migration
Products, BoMs, stock and open orders loaded.
Why it matters: A clean start.
You get: Validated master data.
Testing & Training
End-to-end production runs with your team.
Why it matters: Operators are confident on day one.
You get: Trained users.
Go-Live & Support
Cutover, shop-floor support and optimisation.
Why it matters: Stable production from week one.
You get: A live, supported system.
Running an older system?
We’ll plan a move to Odoo around your production schedule.
Book a ConsultationSpreadsheets vs Separate Tools vs Odoo
How a connected manufacturing ERP changes day-to-day work.
Spreadsheets
- Manual schedules
- Stock counted by hand
- Costs estimated
- No traceability
Separate tools
- Planning, stock and accounts disconnected
- Data re-keyed between systems
- Delayed reports
- Integration upkeep
Odoo Manufacturing ERP
- One database for plan, make and ship
- Live stock and work order status
- Real product costs
- Full lot and serial traceability
- Accounting updated automatically
The Odoo Apps Behind Your Factory
We combine standard Odoo apps with custom modules where your process needs them.
Production
Planning and making.
Supply chain
Materials and goods.
Business
Selling and reporting.
Manufacturing Sectors We Support
Examples of production environments Odoo can be tailored for.
Textile & Apparel
Fabric, dyeing, cutting and garment production with variants.
Discrete Manufacturing
Machined parts, assemblies and equipment.
Process & Batch
Food, chemicals and formulations with lots and expiry.
Contract Manufacturing
Customer-supplied materials and job costing.
Distribution + Assembly
Kitting, light assembly and warehouse operations.
Multi-Plant Groups
Several factories and warehouses in one system.
Related Odoo Projects
Projects that show our experience with complex operations.
Mattson Group
- Challenge
- A heavily customized Odoo 9 system with a WooCommerce store to keep in sync.
- Solution
- Migration to Odoo 16 Enterprise with custom workflows realigned to standard features.
- Scope & technology
- Outcome
- A modern platform with far less custom code to maintain.
Dawatech
- Challenge
- Branches handled pricing, refunds and cashier sessions differently across three countries.
- Solution
- One bilingual Odoo 16 platform with POS, B2B ordering and a consumer app.
- Scope & technology
- Outcome
- Live in three countries on one platform.
Why Choose MP Technolabs for Manufacturing ERP?
Odoo specialists who start on the shop floor, not in a slide deck.
How Much Does Odoo Manufacturing ERP Cost?
We estimate after understanding your factory. The main factors are:
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Odoo apps | MRP, Inventory, Quality, Maintenance, PLM |
| Production complexity | BoM levels, routings, variants |
| Plants & warehouses | Multi-site configuration |
| Customization | Features beyond standard Odoo |
| Integrations | Machines, barcode, other systems |
| Data migration | Products, BoMs, stock, orders |
| Users & training | Roles and shop-floor rollout |
How Long Does Implementation Take?
The timeline depends on scope. The main drivers are:
- Number of products and BoMs
- Production model and routings
- Plants, warehouses and users
- Custom features and integrations
- Data quality and migration
- Availability of your key users
We often go live in phases, starting with the processes that matter most.
What Our Odoo Clients Say
Real words from real clients.
I’ve tried many partners, but I feel trust and experience with only the MP Technolabs team.
I appreciate working with the team — they delivered the project successfully.
I’ve never seen responsiveness like the MP Technolabs team provides — 24/7 support, they’re always there.
Odoo Manufacturing ERP FAQs
What manufacturers ask before choosing Odoo.
Is Odoo suitable for manufacturing companies?
Yes. Odoo’s Manufacturing, Inventory, Purchase, Quality, Maintenance and PLM apps cover planning, production, stock, quality and costing in one system, and can be customized for specific processes.
Which types of manufacturing does Odoo support?
Make to stock, make to order, engineer to order, process and batch production, assembly and kits, and contract manufacturing. We configure Odoo for your model.
Can Odoo handle multi-level bills of materials?
Yes. Odoo supports multi-level BoMs, variants, kits, by-products and scrap, with operations and routings per work centre.
Does Odoo support production planning and MRP?
Yes. MRP suggests production and purchase orders from demand, stock and replenishment rules, and a master production schedule is available for forecast-based planning.
Can shop-floor operators use Odoo on tablets?
Yes. Work orders can be run on tablet-friendly screens at each work centre, with instructions, time tracking and quality checks.
Does Odoo track lots and serial numbers?
Yes. Lots and serial numbers can be tracked from receipt through production to delivery, including expiry dates where needed.
Can Odoo calculate real product costs?
Yes. Costs can be calculated from BoMs, operations and actual consumption, and finished goods valued in accounting.
Does Odoo support quality control and maintenance?
Yes. Quality checkpoints, alerts and inspections, plus preventive and corrective maintenance for equipment, are available and can be customized.
Can Odoo manage multiple plants and warehouses?
Yes. Odoo supports multiple companies, warehouses and routes, with central reporting across sites.
Can you integrate Odoo with machines, barcode scanners or other systems?
Yes. We integrate barcode and scanning hardware, e-commerce, accounting and other systems, and can connect machine data where the equipment provides an interface.
Can you customize Odoo for our specific process?
Yes. Where standard Odoo doesn’t fit, we build custom modules — for example batch rules, shift management or special costing.
Can you migrate us from our current ERP or spreadsheets?
Yes. We migrate products, BoMs, stock, customers, vendors and open orders, and validate them with your team before go-live.
Which Odoo versions do you work with?
We have worked with Odoo versions from V8 to V20, and implement or upgrade to the version that suits you.
How long does an Odoo manufacturing implementation take?
It depends on products, production model, sites, customization and data. You receive a timeline after the factory assessment.
How much does Odoo for manufacturing cost?
It depends on the apps, production complexity, sites, customization, integrations, data and users. Request an estimate.
Ready to Run Your Factory on Odoo?
Tell us what you make, how you plan production and where things break today. We’ll show you how Odoo can run your factory.