Introduction
The decision to move to a new ERP system is one of the biggest decisions in a company. After all, you don't change the system once a month, but expect it to last for many years. It's not another building block in a network of other applications, but a completely new approach in which everything possible will be replaced with solutions in a given ERP system. Implementation time is insanely important for any company - what can go wrong in an implementation? Our experience has shown 5 reasons why an Odoo ERP implementation can turn into quite a challenge. I invite you to read on.
Mistake 1
Treating Odoo as just another IT system that can be configured as one sees fit is a major pitfall. Odoo is not a hub for e-commerce integration; it is an ERP system that must reflect reality in many aspects: company settings, warehousing, production, accounting. Otherwise, it can lead to legal and tax consequences, and even substantial financial penalties.
Mistake 2
Transferring all existing processes to Odoo. When you choose Odoo as your ERP system, it will become your source of truth. It is also a good time to clean up existing processes. How often does it happen that a company manager imposes some requirement, and after they leave, a month later, someone notices a certain functionality, but no one knows exactly why it was created? By switching to Odoo, you can tidy up the processes.
Mistake 3
The lack of a long-term vision for the future development of the system can lead to serious problems. If one does not consider how an ERP system, such as Odoo, might evolve over the next 5 to 10 years, there is a risk that decisions will be short-sighted. Implementing too many solutions in a short period, without proper planning, can prevent later transitioning to a newer version of the system or significantly complicate this process. It is important to consider potential future updates and modifications before deciding on implementation, to ensure that the system can evolve smoothly and meet changing business requirements.
Mistake 4
Hiring a programmer who solves company problems only through coding is very risky. Often, these issues could be resolved by adjusting processes. For several years, such a programmer writes modules and modifies Odoo's internal structures, but never really learns the functional side of Odoo modules. Over time, the system becomes so bloated that fixing one issue causes two more to arise. It becomes unfeasible to migrate, and a reimplementation is necessary.
Mistake 5
Accounting configuration issues can pose a significant challenge, especially when a company has a warehouse. Failing to set the correct valuation methods, automated accounting, and other key functionalities from the beginning can lead to considerable complications. These oversights may require a lot of time and effort to later repair and adjust the system
How to live?
Our mission at Solvti is to support companies through the proper use of technology. We have experience implementing Odoo for businesses across various industries. What's most important to us is that the Odoo implementation can truly help your company. By working with us, you can be sure that we will not start the implementation without first addressing the key questions. When implementing an ERP system, it is worthwhile to take a moment to think about the future in which your business flourishes year after year, and the ERP system supports you on every aspect.
If you are interested in the benefits that implementing Odoo can bring you, we are at your disposal
