Introduction
The organization of a company takes into account various factors, from the management of its human resources to that of its materials. One area that seems to be quite neglected by most is the Warehouse, which is why having a tool that manages theInventoryof the materials and products that a company handles is essential to continue with sales efforts and keep the company afloat.
Odoo Inventory is this application, which is effective, easy to use and access, and also allows you to manage your inventory from the comfort of your computer. Additionally, thanks to its features, it makes it easier to share information with the people involved in your company.
Main Features
Review and track each of your inventory movements from any point in the supply chain thanks to its double-entry management system.
Generate real-time reports that can be shared with employees and even downloaded to your device in PDF format.
Companies that require it and its importance
Companies whose line of business is manufacturing, retail sales, or even those that need to keep their products in storage until they finalize their sales need to have Odoo Inventory, as they will have access to information about the quantities they have without resorting to manual counts or spreadsheets that over time become obsolete, generate information loss, and consequently result in inefficient means for successful management.
Main benefits
The benefits of Odoo Inventory are numerous, but we can list the most impactful ones:
- Its cost-benefit ratio per user is very low, making it a favorite among both emerging companies and multinationals.
- The short implementation time of Odoo Inventory makes it ideal for companies that require a quick and effective solution.
- Its ease of use allows for a reduced and simple learning curve, so it does not require specialized personnel for its management.
- The integration of Odoo Inventory with other Odoo applications and even with other systems allows for centralized information management, with no risk of data leaks and always available.
Activity log
Attach the complete history of operations to each document to achieve total traceability.
Barcodes
Use barcode scanners for each inventory operation.
Cost methods
Odoo's warehouse management is compatible with the FIFO method, the average cost method (AVCO), and the standard price method for product cost.
Tracking serial numbers
Track manufacturer batches with barcodes or serial numbers.
Smart programmer
The Odoo scheduler will automatically activate all operations based on product availability and order forecasts.
Destination costs
Reincorporate delivery expenses into the cost of your product to have an accurate valuation of your inventory.
Conclusion
Every company that wishes to remain in the market needs to have comprehensive management of its business, without neglecting areas that, although not obvious, can have the greatest impact on its performance and define its success or failure.
Odoo, with its numerous applications, including Odoo Inventory, allows you to have control of your business and not the other way around, by having a proven system that works and addresses each of the needs that arise in the daily life of every entrepreneur.