Odoo Engineering To Order ERP

Odoo Engineering to order ERP

Odoo ERP for Engineering to Order (ETO) Industries

Companies within the engineering to order (ETO) industries face several additional challenges compared to others. This is mainly due to the fact that companies within this vertical often follow a unique sequence to completion that is specific to the product they are manufacturing. When things are this precise, every stage of the cycle matters. Especially to achieve the desired results. It is worth noting, however, the stages that may cause the most issues are: Product Configurable, Raw Material Management, Project Management, Due-dates, Payments, Warranties, Product Rework, Repairs, Customer Management and Customer Satisfaction. In order to account for such problems, ETO companies should have a contingency in place – namely one known as an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. This system should be able to grease the processes, allowing smooth movement from Product Configuration all the way to the end; including, Product Sale, Product Dispatch, Product Repair, as well as Warranties. There are certain ERP’s which are build and customized for ETO industries. One of those ERP’s is Odoo Engineering To Order ERP.

Engineering to Order ERP

A great business management system that is suited for the likes is Odoo ERP. Odoo, also known as On-Demand Open Object, is an enterprise resource planning that combines a suite of business management software tools that can be used company-wide. 

Listed below are the features that we provide to our Odoo ETO ERP:

Project Budgeting & Costing Time || Seamless Process

Project Costing, aka Project Cost Management, is the process by which one can plan and manage the budget of a business or project. Simply put, it’s there to avoid going over-budget, as well as to simplify comparison between that planned costs and the actual expenses. 

This module is both important and often the most exercised part of project management. Since the ETO companies have to manufacture projects uniquely (i.e. with a new design and such), the costs will vary with respect to the type and design of said product. As such, the company should have an accurate costing module to navigate the precise product cost. 

To find the manufacturing cost of the product all the verticals of the manufacturing process will be taken into consideration. Fortunately, Odoo is an integrated ERP that maintains data of all modules and can give you the correct findings. In fact, Odoo has different integrated modules that hold the record of the raw material, estimated labor hours, transportation costs and much more are maintained, making it easier to get precise product costs. 

Needless to say, Odoo’s Budgeting and Costing Module is a strong addition to the Odoo Engineering to order ERP.

BOM (Bill of Material) || Lower Time Consumption

Bill Of Materials is the most important aspect while planning the manufacturing cycle of any product. Every product that has to be manufactured by ETO companies requires a different list of necessary raw materials. The specific use of BOM is to associate each required part per material to the specific operation included in the manufacturing process.

Odoo’s Manufacturing Module provides the featured functionality for making a BOM with an accurate material list. It shows organized records of multiple sub-assemblies, final assembly, raw materials and components. This means that with Odoo Engineering To Order ERP you can create the BOM quickly and without much hassle. 

Scheduled Reporting || Quickens Manufacturing Time

Scheduled Reporting improves time management, as it keeps you on top of things that need to be completed and reviewed. It will help you to prioritize tasks and processes and you can carry out them as per the project/product requirement. This directly reduces the lagging time while improving the manufacturing time. 

Scheduled Reporting makes you aware of priority tasks and allows you to meet their deadlines. Both employees and managers can find the lagging time and work on improving it, increasing the efficiency of the employees. Odoo’s Scheduled Reporting feature also includes the facility of directly sending alerts to the employees and HODs depending upon the due dates of the tasks on hand.

Inventory Management Module || Constant Updates

To accomplish the exact requirement of the product in the ETO companies its inventory should be well-equipped and the essential product should always be available. In an organization where every product differs, the required material(s) will be different and the inventory has to be managed accurately as well. 

Odoo’s Inventory Module has many features so that overstocking and understocking issues do not occur. This would also help companies better manage inventory planning and ordering. Good inventory management helps one fulfill all the requirements quickly and efficiently. This, in turn, allows for on-time project / Product Completion. With this, product delivery can be accomplished within the timeframe that was initially estimated, leading to a higher level of customer satisfaction.

Odoo Engineering To Order ERP & Bista Solutions

If you are within the ETO space and thinking about implementing or improving your current business management software solution, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Odoo ERP consultants. 

Bista Solutions is an Odoo Gold Partner and recently won the Odoo Best Partner award across North America 2021. This is our fourth win since our partnership with Odoo, with previous ones in 2018, 2016 and 2015. Additionally, we have nearly two decades of experience implementing ERP solutions across various industries. 

So you can rest assured, our team has the credentials necessary to optimize your company’s ETO sequence. We can even tailor the app to best fit your needs. If you would like more information or a free consultation / demo, connect with us via the Contact Form on our website, or give our ERP consultants a call at 1 (858) 401 2332.

 

Odoo Partner California CA.

Odoo Partner in California

An enterprise resource planning software (i.e. a business management software) can help companies in a plethora of ways. However, one of the most important contributions of an ERP system is that it can streamline and automate processes, creating a leaner, more accurate and efficient operation. Which, in turn, can lead to a successful business. Odoo ERP functions in the same manner. Created as a comprehensive open-source enterprise resource planning software, it features thousands of applications. All of which are created and designed to improve and optimize business processes. However, with countless options to choose from, implementing the correct solutions may not be the easiest of tasks. And implementing all the apps is not only counterintuitive, but also a waste of resources. Fortunately, an Odoo Partner in California is more than equipped to help you find the ideal solution fit for your business’ needs.

Our California Office Address:

39180 Liberty St, #101,
Fremont, CA 94538, USA.

Phone No: +1 (858) 401 2332

E-mail: Sales@bistasolutions.com

Odoo: App for Every Need

Odoo ERP has over 30 enterprise apps (licensed) and over 18,000 Community apps (free and open-source). Whether the company’s goal is to boost sales, integrate services, streamline operations, amplify marketing, manage finances, build a website, or such – an Odoo Partner in California can help. Since Odoo offers apps based on the business department (i.e. marketing or HR), you can rest assured the ERP system you are implementing is well-rounded and tailored to your business’s specific needs and requirements.

In addition to providing companies with modular solutions to optimize operations, Odoo is also known for: 

Complete

  • With thousands of apps to choose from; licensed and free-to-use/customizable, an Odoo partner in California will be able to assist with any issue you are facing and find an appropriate ERP solution.

Affordable

  • Odoo is nearly 5-10 times less expensive than comparable, alternative ERP solutions on the market.

Scalable

  • Whether you are a small business or a mid-size enterprise, Odoo works for all company sizes. In order to scale, you simply add users/modules every time you need the ERP software to match your company’s growth.

Customizable

  • An Odoo Partner in California will have experienced developers on their team, making it a breeze to tailor an Odoo app to best fit your business needs.

User-Friendly

  • Odoo features an intuitive UI for both basic and advanced users.

Odoo ERP Services

While the services far exceed the following, an Odoo Partner in California will provide you with the services listed below as the bare minimum:

Odoo Consultation

  • This is where the Odoo Partner in California will take a call with you, or even visit your company on-site in order to assess the situation, identify any gaps in the business and have a conversation with you to understand your needs and pain points. After which, the ERP implementation team will design solutions that will help you achieve, and exceed, your business goals.

Odoo Implementation

  • Upon the consultation, the Odoo Partner in California will lay out the timeline among all the other necessary details surrounding the implementation of the Odoo ERP.

Odoo Customization

  • With Odoo being open-sourced, the Odoo Partner in California will do their best to customize the necessary apps and tailor them to your business needs. The goal of the customization is to turn any app into your business’ dream software.

Odoo Integration

  • If you are currently using different software to manage your business systems, an Odoo Partner in California can easily integrate it with the Odoo ERP.

Odoo Support

  • Any Odoo Partner in California should be able to provide you with 24/7 support after the implementation. Issues are unpredictable, but adequate support is a necessity.

In addition to what any Odoo Partner in California should be expected to provide you, how can you ensure that they are the ideal fit for your company?

Consider how long the Odoo Partner in California has been in the industry, how many successful implementations they have had, what are their accomplishments, and so forth. Additionally, check to see whether this partner has had experience with similar issues in the past and whether they have the necessary resources, knowledge, and team (i.e. developers) available to help rectify this issue. Another great way to gauge this is by checking the partner’s client’s testimonials/case studies to see if their claims match up. Lastly, and most importantly, take a look at their presence. Ensuring your Odoo Partner in California, or elsewhere, is capable of meeting you on-site during the process, as well as being able to provide you with support and aid off-shore is key to a successful implementation.

Why is Bista the Right Odoo Partner in California

There are many reasons as to why Bista Solutions is the ideal partner for your Odoo needs in California and across the United States. In addition to having been around for nearly two decades, and completing over 250 successful Odoo ERP implementations, the Bista team is a certified Odoo Gold Partner and a four-time winner of the Odoo Best Partner award – with the latest win in 2022.

Awards & Recognition:

  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2023”
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2022”
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2021”
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2018″
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2016″
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2015”

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Furthermore, we have over 200 developers on and off-shore and have the ability to provide support 24/7 during and after the implementation. We not only implement the software but also hold your hand until the support and migration services have been completed. Additionally, we have a dedicated 24×7 support center to help our clients whenever they need us. Rest assured, with Bista Solutions, your company will be fully supported.

Whether you want to learn more about Odoo, or you wish to implement it, reach out to our team of Odoo experts via our contact us form

Odoo Partner Atlanta GA USA

Best Odoo Partner in Atlanta

Sometimes, the need to implement ERP software is evident. Other times, the problem isn’t so clear even when there are signs indicating otherwise. This could include your company not having any real-time data, or being forced to manually enter your data. It could also involve dissatisfied customers or favoring technology over results. The simple truth is, there are countless signs that companies often miss because they are too focused on other aspects of the business. Fortunately, an Odoo Partner in Atlanta would be able to shine a spotlight on said problems and help you with a solution.

Our Georgia Office Address:-

3295 River Exchange Drive, Suite 150,
Norcross, GA 30092, USA.
Phone No: +1 (858) 401 2332
E-mail: Sales@bistasolutions.com

Why Choose Odoo

Business management software is crucial to managing one’s business operations. Good management leads to better operations which ultimately leads to business success. With Odoo being the world’s most popular ERP software and providing users with an open-source application suite for their business needs – there is no greater alternative. In fact, Odoo has over 30 enterprise apps on Odoo (licensed) and over 18,000 Community apps (free and open-source). Whether the goal is to boost your sales, integrate services, streamline operations, manage finances, amplify marketing, build a website, or anything of that nature – Odoo has you covered. In fact, Odoo offers apps based on the business department (i.e. marketing or HR) as well.

Odoo allows you to avoid the difficulties of multiple disparate software and instead have one connected & efficient system. Additional reasons to choose Odoo:

Complete

    • There are literally thousands of apps to choose from; licensed and free-to-use/customize. So whatever solution your Odoo Partner in Atlanta (and you) are looking for, you are sure to find with Odoo ERP.

Affordable

    • Odoo is nearly 5-10 times less expensive than comparable, alternative ERP solutions on the market.

Scalable

    • Whether you are a small business or a mid-size enterprise, Odoo works for all company sizes. Scaling your business is a breeze when all you need to do is simply add users/modules every time you need the ERP software to grow alongside your company.

Customizable

    • Your Odoo Partner in Atlanta will have experienced developers on their team, making it super easy to tailor an Odoo app to best fit your business needs.

User-Friendly

    • Odoo has an intuitive UI for both basic and advanced users.

Traits of a Best Odoo Partner in Atlanta

Experienced Consulting

  • Consider how long the Odoo partner in Atlanta has been in the industry, how many successful implementations have they have had, what are their accomplishments, and so forth.

Subject Matter Expertise

  • The question is whether the Odoo partner in Atlanta has the experience on the issue at hand. If you need to update the accounting system or include a manufacturing module, or anything related to that – does the partner have the knowledge as well as the resources to make it happen?

Technical Expertise

  • Inquire whether the Odoo partner has developers on hand who can implement the ERP with ease. This includes knowing how to configure apps, customize apps, develop apps, and of course be able to support you after the implementation is complete.

Industry Expertise

  • The best way to see if a partner is the right fit is by looking at their client testimonials and case studies within your industry. If they have the resources to back up their claims, then odds are that they will be able to meet your requirements.

Presence

  • Implementations are not a small job, nor do they begin and end swiftly. Ensuring your Odoo partner in Atlanta, or elsewhere, is capable of meeting you on-site during the process, as well as being able to provide you with support and aid off-shore is key to a successful implementation.

Why is Bista the Right Odoo Partner in Atlanta?

Bista Solutions has nearly two decades of experience and over 250+ successful Odoo implementations across various industries. Additionally, the Bista team is a certified Odoo Gold Partner and a four-time winner of the Odoo Best Partner award – with the latest win in 2021.

Awards & Recognition:

  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2023”
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2022”
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2021”
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2018″
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2016″
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2015”

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Furthermore, we have over 200 developers on and off-shore and have the ability to provide support 24/7 during and after the implementation. We not only implement the software, but also handhold you till the support & migration services have been completed. Additionally, customer service is our utmost priority; we have a dedicated 24×7 support center to help our clients whenever they need us. With testimonials and case studies to back up our claims, you can rest assured that our team will have you completely covered.

Whether you want to learn more about Odoo, or you wish to implement it, reach out to our team of Odoo experts via our contact us form

Odoo Partner Georgia USA

Odoo Partner in Georgia

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software has a multitude of benefits for businesses across all verticals. From streamlining workflows to accurate financial planning to optimized processes to better insight and so much more. An example of this type of system would be the Odoo ERP which combines a suite of business management software tools that can be used company-wide. Whether you are a small company, mid-size or large enterprise, Odoo has apps that will help improve or upgrade your current systems. The best way to get this process started is via an Odoo Partner in Georgia.

Our Georgia Office Address:

3295 River Exchange Drive, Suite 150,         
Norcross, GA 30092,
USA.
Phone No: +1 (858) 401 2332

E-mail: Sales@bistasolutions.com

Odoo Community & Odoo Enterprise

Odoo ERP has over 30 enterprise apps (licensed) and over 18,000 Community apps (free and open-source). While some apps are paid, there are thousands that are free to use. The best part about the price (or lack thereof) is that free apps are open-sourced. This means that with an experienced developer, you can tailor the apps to fit your company’s needs and requirements.

Additionally, these apps help companies boost sales, integrate services or platforms onto Odoo, streamline operations, manage finances, amplify marketing, and build a website, among many other things. Apps are also segregated by company departments in order to ease the search. For example, Human Resources apps include apps created to facilitate recruitment, manage employees’ work hours, and whatnot.

It is worth noting that while there are a plethora of apps to choose from, only a subject-matter expert will be able to assess your company’s structure and gaps in order to match you with the most optimal solution. Just because there are thousands of apps available does not mean all of them will serve your interest. Accredited Odoo partners in Georgia will have the knowledge and experience to recommend ideal implementations for your company. Not only will the team assess your business’s pain points, but they will also offer cost-effective and modular solutions to optimize operations.

Why Choose Odoo ERP?

There are many reasons beyond the aforementioned ones to choose Odoo. However, if we were to really narrow it down to the best reasons, they include:

Complete

With thousands of apps to choose from; licensed and free-to-use/customizable, an Odoo Partner in Georgia will be able to assist with any issue you are facing and find an appropriate ERP solution.

Affordable

Odoo is nearly 5-10 times less expensive than comparable, alternative ERP solutions on the market.

Scalable

Odoo works for all company sizes and scalability is easy. Simply add users/modules every time you need the ERP software to match your company’s growth.

Customizable

All you need is a developer to tailor an Odoo app to best fit your business needs.

User-Friendly

Intuitive UI for both basic and advanced users.

Characteristics of an Ideal Odoo Partner in Georgia

With Odoo and its benefits established, how do you go about picking the right Odoo Partner in Georgia or across the USA? Fortunately, Odoo ERP has a page dedicated to its certified partners across the globe. If you are in the United States (i.e. Georgia), you would want to pick an Odoo partner from that region – ideally from North America. This way, they know the market in which you operate. Next, check to see their ranking and how many projects they have taken on that Odoo knows about (i.e. their reference list). The Odoo Partners in Georgia or elsewhere that you select should be in the top tier. This essentially means that these partners have proven themselves to know the Odoo ERP system inside and out, as well as have enough experience implementing it across various industries.

Some other characteristics to look out for in an Odoo Partner in Georgia (or elsewhere) include:

Experienced Consulting

It is important to note how long the Odoo partner in Georgia has been in the industry, how many successful implementations have they had, what are their accomplishments, what their past clients say, etc. Ask the right questions to avoid problems down the line.

Subject Matter Expertise

Does the Odoo Partner in Georgia have experience with the issue at hand? Does the partner have the knowledge and resources to solve your problem? Have they worked with accounting modules, do they have clients within the manufacturing industry, etc. Look at their reference list and see if they’ve solved similar problems in the past.

Technical Expertise

Does the Odoo Partner in Georgia have developers on hand who can implement the ERP with ease? This includes knowing how to configure apps, customize apps, and develop apps as well as being able to support you during and after the implementation.

Industry Expertise

The best way to see if a partner is the right fit is by looking at their client testimonials and case studies within your industry. If they have the resources to back up their claims, then chances are that they will be able to meet your requirements.

Presence

Implementations are not a small job, nor do they start and end quickly. Ensuring your Odoo Partner in Georgia is capable of meeting you on-site during the process, as well as being able to provide you with support around the clock, whether on-shore or off-shore, is key to a successful implementation.

Why is Bista the Right Odoo Partner in Georgia

Beyond winning the Odoo Best Partner award four times, with the fourth being for the year 2021 – Bista Solutions has over 200 cost-efficient developers on and off-shore to help you around the clock. Implementing ERPs for nearly two decades, and having over 250 successful Odoo implementations under our belts,  Bista Solutions is the ideal partner for your Odoo needs in Georgia and across the United States. Additionally, we have client testimonials/case studies to back up our claims so you can rest assured that we have you fully covered.

Awards & Recognition:

  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2023”
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2022”
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2021”
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2018″
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2016″
  • Awarded as  “The Best Odoo Gold Partner  North America 2015”

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Whether you want to learn more about Odoo, or you wish to implement it, reach out to our team of Odoo experts via our contact us form.

Odoo Metal ERP

Odoo Metal ERP: Transforming the Metal Industry

In the dynamic world of the metal industry, a seamless and integrated solution is essential to meet complex requirements and conquer unique challenges. Our Odoo Metal ERP offers all that in a  comprehensive suite of business management tools tailored for your specific metal business. Let’s dive into how Odoo Metal ERP can revolutionize operations in your industry:

What Our Odoo Metal ERP Software Offers?

  • Production Analytics: With Odoo ERP, you can closely monitor and control your production cycle to ensure efficient and timely order fulfillment. Production Analytics Reports provide an aggregated view of your production status, helping metal manufacturers make informed decisions.
  • Item Variants: Metal businesses frequently deal with a wide range of product permutations, such as different finishes or lengths. Odoo Metal ERP allows you to manage these variations through Item Variants, where the primary item is stored as a template, and each variation is stored as an item variant.
  • Multi-Level Bill of Material (BOM) Management: Odoo offers robust BOM management capabilities for metal fabrication. Whether your BOMs have operations or not, and whether they are single-level or multi-level, Odoo streamlines the creation and management of BOMs for your metal products.
  • Shop Floor Management: For metal fabrication businesses, efficient shop floor management is crucial. Odoo’s Shop Floor Management module includes features like Job Cards, Operations, and Workstations, allowing real-time monitoring of activities on the shop floor.
  • Material Resource Planning (MRP): Odoo simplifies material procurement and production planning for metal products when dealing with numerous variants. The MRP functionality in Odoo helps you track material consumption and optimize resource utilization.
  • Subcontracting: Metal fabrication often involves outsourcing specific processes. Odoo’s Subcontracting feature allows you to easily manage outsourced activities, such as drawing or packaging, by supplying raw materials to third-party distributors or suppliers and tracking all related activities.
  • Capacity Planning: Optimize your workstations and eliminate production bottlenecks with Capacity Planning in Odoo. You can maintain and manage planning schedules for a predefined period, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
  • Batched Inventory: Odoo supports the management of batched inventory, which is particularly useful for metal businesses producing products in batches. You can track manufacturing and expiration dates, scan item barcodes, and make data-driven decisions for batched stock.
  • Multiple Units of Measurement: Odoo allows you to manage various units of measurement for your inventory and set up conversion factors in the Item master. This ensures smooth sales, purchases, and stock transactions, with all conversions handled seamlessly.
  • Supplier Portal: Odoo offers a Supplier Portal, enabling effective communication and collaboration with suppliers. Suppliers can submit requests for quotations, access ongoing purchase orders and receipts, and raise purchase invoices for fulfilled orders. This feature streamlines the procurement process.
  • Stock Replenishment: Prevent stockouts by setting reorder levels in Odoo. When stock levels fall below the reorder point, Odoo automatically generates material requests, ensuring timely inventory replenishment and reducing the risk of stock exhaustion.
  • On-The-Fly Customizations: Customize your Odoo ERP system to match your specific metal manufacturing needs without coding. You can add custom fields, adjust form behavior, and create custom print formats to adapt the system to your requirements.
  • Multilingual Support: Odoo supports over 100 languages, making it accessible and user-friendly for metal businesses operating globally or with multilingual workforces. This multilingual support fosters inclusivity and ease of use.
  • Self-Onboarding & Empowerment:  Odoo provides comprehensive documentation and video tutorials for self-onboarding, enabling a smooth and rapid implementation process. This DIY approach empowers organizations to achieve manufacturing excellence with Odoo ERP. 
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Answer To Key Challenges by Odoo Metal ERP Solution

  • Price Volatility –  Odoo’s Inventory and Procurement modules optimize stock levels to manage volatile metal prices (e.g., steel, aluminum, copper). Additionally, the financial module aids in cost tracking and financial planning.
  • Global Competition –  Odoo can support quality control and traceability, ensuring that products meet international standards and its adaptability helps you quickly adapt to changing market demands and customer preferences.
  • Resource Scarcity – With Odoo’s Inventory Management, you can smartly optimize your raw materials, cut down on waste, and make your resources last longer. Plus, it lets you explore alternative materials and handle your supply chain more efficiently to deal with resource shortages.
  • Energy Costs – Odoo comes with handy cost management tools to keep an eye on how much energy you’re using and spot areas where you can do better. You can also use Odoo Metal ERP to easily bring in energy-efficient tech and practices to make your operations more eco-friendly.
  • Supply Chain Disruptions – Odoo’s real-time inventory tracking and demand forecasting help businesses respond to disruptions effectively. The Supplier Portal in Odoo Metal ERP can foster improved supplier engagement and base diversification.
  • Technological Advancements – Odoo serves as a robust platform for businesses to seamlessly integrate and adopt advanced technologies. It  facilitates the development of custom modules and third-party integrations, empowering companies to stay at the forefront of technological advancements
  • Safety Concerns – Odoo’s here to help boost safety at work. It can track and enhance safety measures and guidelines. Plus, with its documentation and training modules, employees can get a handle on safety procedures and stay in the know.
  • Quality Control –  Odoo’s Quality Control module allows businesses to maintain consistent product quality by setting quality standards, conducting inspections, and managing non-conformities.
  • Changing Customer Demands- With Odoo’s CRM and sales modules, you can tap into insights about customer preferences and market trends, making it easy to stay on top of customer needs.
  • Recycling and Circular Economy- Odoo easily facilitates recycling and incorporates recycled materials, with its sustainability features supporting eco-friendly practices.
  • Health and Safety Regulations – Odoo’s compliance management helps businesses document safety policies, manage training, and report incidents, ensuring you’re always on top of your safety game.
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Why Choose Odoo for the Metal Industry?

  • Seamlessly Adapts to Unique Metal Processes
  • Comprehensive App Integration for End-to-End Support
  • Simplified Quality Control Reporting
  • Real-Time Insights for Informed Restocking
  •  Customized Accounting for Precise Cost Allocation
  • Dynamic Pricing to Stay Current
  • Real-Time Business Intelligence
  • Cost-Effective Solutions for All Sizes

Odoo Metal ERP

Trusted ERP Partner: Bista Solutions

  •  200+ Successful custom App development
  •  350+ successfully implemented projects
  • Most Trusted Odoo Gold partners
  • Expert Consultant Team
  • Expert Data Migration &Testing Team
  • Global presence in 10+ countries
  • 24/7 Support Available

Unlock Enhanced Efficiency and Success in the Metal Industry with Odoo Metal ERP and Bista Solutions as Your Trusted Partners. Contact Us Today!

Odoo Metal Fabrication ERP

Odoo ERP for the Metal Fabrication Industry
As one of the biggest industries around the globe, the metal fabrication industry undergoes an extensive process when it comes to manufacturing metals and ensuring its usability for various other sub-industries. In fact, the steps (and sub-steps) consist of casting, chipping, extrusion, forging, welding and much more in order to achieve the final product result. Needless to say, the execution must be done perfectly. As such, it only makes sense to implement the correct business management solution to increase both the efficiency and productivity of the company within such an industry. We have decades of experience with metal fabrication ERP implementation. We implement Odoo metal fabrication ERP for various companies in metal industry, some of them are listed at the bottom of the page with link to customer testimonials.

What is Odoo?

Odoo is an enterprise resource planning system that combines a suite of business management software tools. Known for its cost-effective and modular solutions, Odoo has a wide array of applications (apps) that can be implemented to improve business processes across the company. Essentially each app helps companies across all verticals with a specific part of their business. For example, the Sales team within a company may require an app that helps boost sales, while an Accounting team may need an app that helps manage finances. Apps are also segregated by company departments in order to ease the search (i.e. Human Resources apps include apps created to facilitate recruitment, to manage employees work hours, and such).

There are 30 Odoo enterprise apps (licensed) and over 18,000 Odoo Community apps (free and open-source). With the majority of its apps being open-sources, developers can easily tweak them in order to tailor them to a specific company. This means, with Odoo, you don’t have to change your company to fit an ERP – instead, Odoo works around your company’s needs and requirements. Furthermore, with countless integrations available, no matter what other platform you may be using to meet your business needs, the platform can be seamlessly integrated into Odoo.

There is very little Odoo cannot achieve, and with the Odoo 15 version recently released, the possibilities of improvement upon the implementation of Odoo are endless.

This brings us to how Odoo ERP can benefit companies within the metal fabrication industry.

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Benefits of Odoo ERP for Metal Fabrication Industry

  • Precise and Accurate Product Configuration

The configurator app in Odoo ERP is capable of designing a product as per parameters and features given by the client. The product configurator reduces recursive errors and can shape up the products with minute details. Additionally, the product configurator is able to optimize the manufacturing process and simplify the complexity in model designing. This will automatically reside the manufacturing time, and the client will be able to receive their ideal product with the accurate design in less time.

  • Automation of Business-Process Operations

Odoo ERP can manage and reuse the database of the client within the same company. As such, any information that has been recorded in the client database can be used by other integrated apps. In fact, Odoo ERP is proficient in managing various processes within the metal fabrication industry. For example, end-to-end processes, which begin from the purchase of raw materials and end at the sales process of the finished metal sheets can be automated by Odoo.

  • Effective Inventory Management

A crucial component within the metal fabrication industry is inventory management. In addition to providing the required components of the product at any time, this department must make use of the inventory in order to maximize the productivity and profitability of the company.

Odoo ERP has effective functionalities to streamline different inventory management operations. If the company is huge, odds are that the quantity of the raw materials used within said company must also be huge. Odoo’s Inventory Management App helps avoid unnecessary accumulation of raw material dead stock. It can also analyze the demand when needed and as such, the department can plan procurement for further use.

  • Seamless Accounting and Finance Management

Odoo ERP allows data sharing with core business apps. This means that if, for example, within any business department, a change has been made in terms of purchasing production or inventory, Odoo’s finance app will automatically capture those changes and record them. Account Payable (AP) and Account Receivable (AR) information is also recorded as it is necessary to track customer payments, invoices and cash flow.

Odoo’s automated AP and AR processes in the finance app can effectively manage payments in a seamless manner. With it implemented, your company will never be late to make a payment. Instead, the company can reap its benefits via a quick collection of receivable payments.

Some other features of Odoo’s finance app help boost your company’s productivity. With accounting being transparent on the Odoo system, financial monitoring is a breeze. Additionally automated data entries reduce the chances of human error in both accounting and finance. As such, this app basically helps the company with risk management.

  • Quality Checks

With the metal fabrication industry, the company needs to ensure correct quality check environments in order to meet the expectation of the final manufactured product. This will involve testing the quality of product at various stages while the product is being manufactured. If there is a problem en route, the issue can be analyzed and corrective action can be taken. Quality awareness directly improves the product quality which can ensure clientele satisfaction. That’s where Odoo’s Quality Control app comes in play. Not only does it help with monitoring and double-checking, it can also help a company manage their product quality control.

Bista Solutions | Trusted ERP Partner

If you want more information on the Odoo ERP, or want to see a demo on how Odoo can help your company within the metal fabrication industry – look no further than Bista Solutions.

We have nearly two decades of experience implementing ERP solutions across various industries. Additionally, the Bista team has implemented 250+ successful Odoo projects and has been awarded Odoo Best Partner across North America for its fourth time this year. So you can rest assured, our team has the knowledge, experience and expertise to help you reach your goals.

Reach us at +1 (858) 401 2332 or via our contact form today.

Engineer To Order ERP

Engineer To Order (ETO) ERP

Engineering to order is a type of manufacturing where the product is designed, engineered, and produced after the order is received. With ETO a manufacturer can meet the exact specifications of their customer. Engineering To Order ERP is designed to solve the problems faced by companies in the ETO manufacturing environment. ETO companies need ETO ERP to support their unique manufacturing processes such as scheduling, vendor management, resource allocation, inventory management, CRM, financial management estimations & production.

Also, ETO ERP helps companies to support their processes in regard to resource planning, product design, cost allocation, material allocating, communication & customer interactions. With the right Engineering To order, ERP solution companies gain real-time insight into daily bases operations processes.

If you are running an Engineering to order company, you know how hard, problematic, and expensive delays can be. Bista Solutions Engineering to Order ERP provides real-time insight to ETO manufacturers to streamline the Quote-to-invoice process, Order-to-sale, improve operational functionality, & manage financial costing. Our Engineer order ERP maximizes return on investment by:

  • Increase sales by increasing the sales-win ratio
  • Lower operational cost
  • Simpler and precise Quotations
  • Increased resource productivity
  • Hardly any Errors
  • Reduced engineering time
  • Better product design and optimization
  • Better communication with clients
  • No delay
  • Increased profitability

Bista Solutions Engineer-To-Order ERP

Some of the benefits offered by Bista Solutions:

  • Improve Product Design: Bista Solutions Engineering To Order ERP solutions provides a platform to connect manufacturers & customers electronically, so they can constantly share product design till finalized.
  • Configure Price Quotes: Our ETO ERP offers an import and export of multi-level bills of materials from and to the design model. Bill of material application helps manufacturers to control over development & re-visioning of the product.
  • Streamline Purchases & Control Inventory: Ensure easy and fast communication of purchases from suppliers across the globe with our purchase order functionality. Our MRP application enables manufacturers to calculate what they need, and when they need it, taking in consideration the supply and demand, lead times, current inventory levels & order policies.
  • Accelerate Production Schedules: With our MES and Work-in-progress app you can maintain accurate material in progress, capture costing, and tracking of time, & overheads consumed in production.

Odoo Engineer To Order ERP

Bista Solutions is an ERP consulting company with more than 2 decades of industry expertise. If you are looking for an ERP implementation, contact us by filling out the form.

Odoo SOX Compliance ERP

Odoo SOX Compliance

 

What is SOX Compliance?

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was passed by U.S. lawmakers to reinforce honesty and transparency within corporate practices – designed to protect investors, essentially. This was done in the midst of various public accounting scandals and corporate failures of the past. While this act affects companies within the USA, specifically companies that operate in the capital public market. Non-public entities, however, are also finding bankers, investors and the lot expecting increased transparency and real-time disclosures. Even though non-public entities are not legally bound by this law.

SOX Compliance, since its birth, has mandated a number of reforms to enhance corporate responsibility, combat corporate and accounting fraud as well as enhance financial disclosures. And while there is no software application certification provided under the Act, there are

Controls & Processes under SOX Compliance

There are a number of obligations a public company (and even private ones) should adhere to. Although, as mentioned above, only the public companies are held accountable. Essentially, all public companies are obligated to provide accurate proof of their financial reporting.

  1. Companies should ensure that they are keeping their data secure and free of any kind of tampering.
  2. Companies should ensure that they are logging and tracking all their information, any security breaches of their information/system and any processes they have in place to ensure that lessons are learnt from any issues that they have.
  3. Companies should have logs made of everything. These logs should be secure and protected against anything; such as unauthorized individuals accessing them, accidental removal, deletion, amendment, and whatnot. Additionally, they should be readily available for auditing if and when required.
  4. Companies need to prove their compliance for the past 3 months (90 days), and as such should have the necessary information to do so.

What does SOX Compliance for a business mean?

SOX compliance for a business means that when a SOX audit comes around, the company will need to prove its compliance where necessary. Usually the IT department in a company handles this by providing the required documentation such as logging, access controls, change controls, and more. This information basically confirms that the company has met financial transparency and data security controls requirements.

As aforementioned, SOX was created to protect investors by decreasing potential fraud. The reason why a public company would want to meet SOX compliance is to avoid government penalties. There are multiple steps that go into this type of compliance, including security, IT responsibility, contractual agreements, signing officers, and much more.

When it comes to SOX and ERP, the important titles would be 302, 401, 404, 409, 802, 902, and 906. Let’s quickly go over what each title does as quoted per the Sarbanes-Oxley 101 website.

SOX 302: Corporate Responsibility for Financial Reports

In this title, the CEO and CFO are directly responsible for the accuracy, documentation and submission of all financial reports as well as the internal control structure to the SEC.

SOX 401: Disclosure for Periodic Reports

This title deals with financial statements and their requirement to be accurate and presented in a manner that does not contain incorrect statements or admit to state material information. These statements would also include all material off-balance sheet liabilities, obligations, and transactions.

SOX 404: Management Assessment of Internal Controls

This title states that all annual financial reports must include an Internal Control Report stating that management is responsible for an “adequate” internal control structure, and an assessment by management of the effectiveness of the control structure. Any shortcomings in these controls must also be reported. In addition, registered external auditors must attest to the accuracy of the company management assertion that internal accounting controls are in place, operational and effective.

SOX 409: Real Time Issuer Disclosures

This title requires companies to disclose on an almost real-time basis information concerning material changes in its financial condition or operations.

SOX 802: Criminal Penalties for Altering Documents

This title imposes penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment for altering, destroying, mutilating, concealing, falsifying records, documents or tangible objects with the intent to obstruct, impede or influence a legal investigation. This section also imposes penalties of up to 10 years on any accountant, auditor or other who knowingly and wilfully violates the requirements of maintenance of all audit or review papers for a period of 5 years.

SOX 902: Attempts & Conspiracies to Commit Fraud Offenses

This title discusses white-collar crime penalty “enhancements”.

SOX 906: Corporate Responsibility for Financial Reports

This title addresses criminal penalties for certifying a misleading or fraudulent financial report. Here, penalties can be upwards of $5 million in fines and 20 years in prison.

Ideally, your business management software (i.e. ERP software) should be able to accommodate all these compliance requirements – because they are particular, and the fines are hefty.

SOX Compliance and Odoo

So let’s talk about the best ERP software that can get this job done. Odoo ERP.

Odoo (On-Demand Open Object) is an enterprise resource planning system that combines a suite of business management software tools. Known for its cost-effective and modular solutions, Odoo has a wide array of applications (apps) that can be implemented to improve business processes across the company.

There are 30 Odoo enterprise apps (licensed) and over 18,000 Odoo Community apps (free and open-source). With the majority of its apps being open-sources, developers can easily tweak them in order to tailor them to a specific company. This means, with Odoo, you don’t have to change your company to fit an ERP – instead, Odoo works around your company’s needs and requirements.

Furthermore, with countless integrations available, no matter what other platform you may be using to meet your business needs, the platform can be seamlessly integrated into Odoo. Additionally, Odoo can be customized to fit your company’s as well as industry’s and government requirements’ needs. This means that if you need compliance (such as SOX compliance), Odoo is the perfect ERP solution for that.

There is very little Odoo cannot achieve, and with the Odoo 15 version recently released, the possibilities of improvement upon the implementation of Odoo are endless.

SOX Compliance and Bista Solutions

If you want more information on Odoo ERP, or want to see a demo on how Odoo can help your company achieve SOX compliance – look no further than Bista Solutions.

We have nearly two decades of experience implementing ERP solutions across various industries. Additionally, the Bista team has implemented 250+ successful Odoo projects and has been awarded Odoo Best Partner across North America for its fourth time this year. So you can rest assured, our team has the knowledge, experience and expertise to help you reach your goals.

Reach us at +1 (858) 401 2332 or via our contact form today.

Odoo Repair Management ERP

Odoo Repair Management ERP

Product manufacturing companies put in a lot of effort to deliver exceptional results. With some businesses, the moment the product is sold to the customer – their responsibility ends. However, with product manufacturing companies, the opposite is true. Sometimes, a product purchase could lead to another service beyond retail; maintenance and repair – which could last anywhere from several weeks to many years.

Repairing involves restoring the faulty product or an application into a workable (or original) condition so that it can be reusable. The procedure needs to be managed properly and every step of the repair process has to be recorded in order to monitor the repair time, repair cost, reason for repair, and such. Since most products allow customers to send in their product repair request online, the process needed to be managed correctly. Ideally in such a way where no single repair request is missed. Since communication is vital in such instances, it is imperative to ensure that customers are getting the responses they need within the specified time frame – to avoid any consequences.

So the question becomes, is there a business management software solution that can help with exactly that?

Odoo ERP

Cue Odoo ERP – a business management system that combines a suite of business management software tools in order to improve business processes across a company. With its wide array of applications (apps) and its cost-effective and modular solutions, Odoo has designed all its apps to help companies across all verticals with specific parts of their business. For example, the Sales team within a company may require an app that helps boost sales, while an Accounting team may need an app that helps manage finances.

There are 30 Odoo enterprise apps which are licensed, and over 18,000 Odoo Community apps which are both free and open-source. With the majority of Odoo apps being open-sources, developers can easily tweak them in order to tailor them to fit around one’s company needs and requirements.

Odoo Repair Management ERP

Essentially, Odoo ERP gives you the best repair management ERP solutions to work with. From flexible functionality to countless management solutions, this ERP helps companies within the repair management industry in several ways – some of which are seen below.

Speed Up the Process of Repairing

  • The repair process is both quick and efficient with Odoo’s Repair Management ERP solution. In fact, the process itself can be tracked in a few simple clicks. Additionally, the status of each repair type is shown and as such, the complete data of every repair request and its progress is apparent at every stage of the procedure.
  • This not only helps the head of the repair management team keep an eye on the repair statistics, the individual can also see the amount of time each repair took. These little details help identify shortcomings in any particular step as well as the reason for lag-time. Accordingly, corrective actions can be taken to improve the entire process; from the initial repair request to the final quality check – and everything in between – can be tracked, monitored and improved for a more quick and efficient service.

Easy Management of Repair Requests

  • A repair request involves correcting the technical issues that make the product faulty or inefficient. However, managing this type of service effectively is no easy feat. As such, the ideal solution would be implementing a strong management tool that can handle big management processes. Odoo Repair Management ERP can handle critical issues and map them all out for easy management.

Rework Can be Minimized

  • When it comes to rework, there may be many reasons it could be needed. For example, improper design (i.e. not the design the customer wanted), missing finishing steps, physical damage during delivery transportation, manufacturing defects due to faulty machines, and such are some of the reasons a customer may file a repair request. When this request is filed, specific steps such as repairing physical damage, unpacking and repacking, and refinishing the product will need to be taken.
  • However, this rework can be avoided by taking some preventive actions. If there is damage to a product caused during transportation, an ERP solution would have tracked the path taken and noted that down. If the path (the transportation route) was the issue, you can change the shipment/transportation method or route.
  • Since the ERP application is integrated, you can easily generate the necessary report in order to find the cause for rework. Once you establish the right cause, you can take the necessary actions to resolve the issue as well as avoid similar problems in the future.

Ease of Billing & Invoicing

  • For all product sales, or service, the company has to generate invoices as per the set prices. As such, with different products and services available, the rates may vary which means that the correct pricing and calculation is necessary at the time of invoicing.
  • When the Odoo ERP is implementing, any associating software’s that your company may have been relying on (i.e. QuickBooks for accounting) can be integrated as well. As such, all the relevant data can be visible and exchanged across platforms accordingly. This means that the invoicing app will get the correct rates and prices directly from the inventory or purchase module. You won’t need to check the price list every time a repair request rolls in. In fact, the generated invoice can also be sent to the client email address directly, and you can also provide them with a hard copy if needed.
  • When the product is covered under the warranty and is within the warranty period, repair and service changes may not be applicable in that instance. In this case, the invoicing system can get all the relation information directly from the integrated sales module.
  • Odoo Repair Management ERP is the perfect all-in-one solution for cases like this. Especially if you want to assert a payment gateway, automatic client email address/address detection, automatic fees calculation – all in a single platform.

Happy Customers with Satisfactory Service 

  • Odoo Repair Management ERP is well-equipped with many prominent functionalities for service management tactics which can result in a satisfied customer. This ERP software has the ability to complete repair tasks in a shorter period of time, which usually leads to happier customers. With easy to access real-time data, as well as all the information readily available on a single platform, those in sales or service can confidently community with a customer since they all accurate information about the customer as well as the product sent in for repair (including the warranty, the issue, where it is in the repair process, etc.).

Odoo Repair Management ERP & Bista Solutions

If you want more information on Odoo ERP, or want to see a demo on how Odoo can help your company within the repair management industry – look no further than Bista Solutions. Our team can help you streamline the repair management process and help you further optimize your business processes.

We have nearly two decades of experience implementing ERP solutions across various industries. Additionally, the Bista team has implemented 250+ successful Odoo projects and has been awarded Odoo Best Partner across North America for its fourth time this year. So rest assured, our team has the knowledge, experience and expertise to help you reach your goals.

You can reach us at +1 (858) 401 2332 or via our contact form today.

Odoo Partner In New York

Odoo partner in New York USA

Odoo Partner in New York

Odoo is an enterprise resource planning software that combines a suite of business management software tools that can be used company-wide. No matter the size of your business, or the vertical in which it falls – Odoo caters to all business types and has the all necessary apps one would need to optimize their business processes. However, with thousands of Odoo apps available on the market, implementing the right ones isn’t a simple task. As such, in order to yield the best results, it may be worth getting some help from a Odoo Partner in New York. 

An App For Every Need

As mentioned above, there are thousands of Odoo apps to choose from. Whether you are looking to boost your sales, integrate your services, streamline your operations, manage your finances, amplify your marketing, build a website, and more – Odoo has you covered on that front. You can even find apps based on the department of your business as well. For example, the Human Resources apps include apps created to facilitate recruitment, to manage employees work hours, and more. 

Additionally, Odoo’s flexibility with its Community platform (which offers free and open-sourced apps) and Enterprise platform (which offers licensed and shared sources) – you can tailor the business app(s) of your choice around your company’s needs and requirements. 

However, the best people to assess your company’s pain-point as subject matter experts within your industry. Just because there are countless apps available, it doesn’t mean all of the apps will be useful or fruitful for your business. Odoo partners in New York or elsewhere will have the knowledge and experience to recommend optimal implementations for your company. Not only will the team assess your business’ gaps, they will offer cost-effective and modular solutions to optimize operations. 

Traits of a Good Odoo Partner in New York

Now that you know what Odoo is and how it can help your business, how do you go about picking the right Odoo Partner in New York, or elsewhere within the USA? The first step would be to head on over to Odoo’s partner page and go down their list of certified partners. Those in the gold-tier have proven themselves to know the ERP system inside and out, as well as have enough experience implementing it across various industries. 

Additional traits to look out for include:

Experienced Consulting

  • How long has the partner been in the industry, how many successful implementations have they had, what are their accomplishments, and so forth.

Subject Matter Expertise

  • Does the partner have experience on the issue at hand? Whether you need to update the accounting system, or include a manufacturing module, or anything related to that – does the partner have the knowledge and resources to make it happen?

Technical Expertise

  • Check to see whether the partner has developers on-hand who can implement the ERP with ease. This includes knowing how to configure apps, customize apps, develop apps and of course – support you after the implementation.

Industry Expertise

  • The best way to see if a partner is the right fit is by looking at their client testimonials and case studies within your industry. If they have the resources to back-up their claims, then chances are that they will be able to meet your requirements.

Presence

  • This one is a no-brainer. Implementations are not a small job, nor do they begin and end swiftly. Ensuring your Odoo partner in New York or elsewhere is capable of meeting you on-site during the process, as well as being able to provide you with support and aid off-shore is crucial to a successful implementation.

Why is Bista the Right Odoo Partner in New York

  • Creditability– The position of “Odoo gold partner” indicates that you are working with the right individuals to ensure the success of your Odoo implementation. Gold partners have the essential experience in collecting information, gap analysis, customization, implementation, training, and continuing project and maintenance, irrespective of the size of the project.
  • Years of experience as Odoo Partners– As a Certified Odoo Gold Partner, We are here to provide the correct solutions that can help you expand your business exponentially. We provide full-scale Enterprise Odoo development, including customization, installation, and integration. Now you can simplify all of your business processes with our cost-effective solutions from a workforce that is goal-oriented, knowledgeable, trained, and have experience in every industry domain.
  • Expert developer team– Our development team has decades of expertise creating feature-rich websites and applications for both small and large enterprises. As a result, we’ve had to become more adaptable in order to meet the demands of each individual. Our professionals can provide Odoo customization and support to help you simplify your business, no matter what your needs are.
  • Planning and Project handling skills– If you have chosen Odoo ERP software for your business, one of the most crucial things to watch out for is the Odoo Implementation checklist process and procedures. Every phase is vital and must be kept on track in order to ensure a successful deployment of Odoo ERP, with robust project management being the most important aspect. We never miss out on the checklist of project handling and successfully deploy your project starting from planning, implementation, training, and support.

There are many reasons why Bista Solutions is the ideal partner for your Odoo needs in New York and across the United States. In addition to having been around for nearly two decades, the Bista team is a certified Odoo Gold Partner and a three-time winner of the Odoo Best Partner award. Furthermore, we have over 200 developers on and off-shore, and have the ability to provide support 24/7 during and after the implementation. With over 250 successful implementations across various industries and testimonials / case studies to back it up – you can rest assured that we have you covered.

Whether you want to learn more about Odoo, or you wish to implement it, reach out to our team of Odoo experts via our contact us form.