Challenges Faced During Odoo Erp Implementation

By Author: Alex Forsyth
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Implementation of any ERP software including Odoo can be a daunting task as it involves so many things to be considered in the checklist. Odoo performance issues might hamper the business reputation but if implemented properly, Odoo can work the best to grow a venture like never before. For implementing Odoo properly in your business, you need to list out your business requirements first. Identifying the cost of implementation is also a factor you must consider before getting started with it. 
 
The most essential thing you need to do is choose the right Odoo consultant to get it implemented. The expertise of your consultant can help you to integrate and implement the software along with proper customisation, use of codes, modules, and the other features of the ERP. 
 
Some challenges faced during the implementation and that you need to overcome are discussed below. Let’s take a look to ensure appropriate Odoo implementation. 
 
Lack ...
... of strategic planning:
Lack of planning the implementation procedure well can prove to be a disaster to the business and can drop its reputation. So make sure to plan well before you start with the integration and implementation of the ERP. 
Strategic planning is the first step for Odoo ERP implementation. This will give an idea about which modules to consider, how to customise the codes and modules, understand the different departments well, and ultimately will help in accurately implementing the ERP. Consider the business details, the purpose of the venture, and the budget of the business owner before planning. 
 
Improper customisation:
Customisation is the main risk factor when it is all about Odoo ERP implementation. It includes a proper understanding of the business. You need to be very careful about which modules you need to use, how to customise the modules, the source codes, etc. Remember, both over-customisation and lack of customisation, can lead to a drop in reputation and ROI. 
 
Lack of testing:
One of the biggest reasons why business owners often have to face issues with Odoo performance is the lack of testing. Testing thoroughly is important to make sure the entire implementation process is done well, customisations are too done properly keeping the business needs in mind, and there are no bugs, which means the high performance of the project. 
 
Hiring a wrong and inexperienced Odoo consultant:
Now, this is a challenging task. Choosing the right Odoo professional can be confusing as there are so many consultancy firms now. Consulting an inexperienced professional or getting in touch with a startup Odoo service provider can drastically take your business reputation down. No business would want this to happen. So, always look for professionals who have years of expertise in working with this ERP software, know well how to customise it, use its features, and ensure to work with the latest version of the ERP. That’s what can grow your business with proper Odoo implementation and integration. 
 
So, these are some of the challenges and solutions to overcome the same. Keeping these in your mind can help you to get Odoo implementation done by the right consultant and in a proper way with no bugs and resulting in high performance of your venture. 
 
Alex Forsyth is an experienced Odoo consultant of a leading company in Australia, Envertis Software Solutions. The author has years of experience and expertise in working with different versions of Odoo and in Odoo implementation for different types of businesses. And, the professional has written this article to help in identifying the challenges and solutions to overcome them for proper implementation of the software.