Project snapshot
| Role | Key Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Project title | Odoo ERP Deployment for Centralized Inventory & POS Modernization |
| Industry/Sector | Retail / Consumer Goods |
| Region | Australia |
| Engagement Model | End-to-End Implementation + Managed ERP Support |
| Duration | 7 Months + 12-Month Support Retainer |
| Project Scale | 15 Stores |
Client & Project Brief
Client Overview:
A mid-sized Australian retail chain with multiple outlets and warehouses operating on legacy desktop billing and isolated stock management systems. Manual reconciliations led to stock discrepancies, data duplication, and operational delays.
Project Objective:
To design and deploy an Odoo ERP system unifying all retail stores, warehouses, and point-of-sale systems — delivering real-time inventory visibility, automated replenishment, and integrated accounting across the organization.
Challenges
- Fragmented sales and stock data across standalone systems
- No real-time inventory tracking; frequent out-of-stock or overstock situations
- Manual purchase orders and delayed vendor payments
- Inconsistent pricing rules across retail locations
- Lack of integration between POS, warehouse, and accounting modules
Solution Delivered
- Deployed Odoo v16 Enterprise covering Inventory, Sales, Purchase, Accounting, and POS modules
- Configured multi-warehouse hierarchy with real-time synchronization using barcode scanners and IoT devices
- Automated reorder rules based on historical sales and lead-time forecasts
- Integrated POS terminals at all retail outlets with centralized Odoo backend
- Implemented multi-currency accounting for imports and vendor payments
- Connected Power BI dashboards to Odoo database for real-time analytics
- Hosted Odoo on Azure Cloud (Australia East) with daily backups and 99.9 % uptime SLA
Our Approach
| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| Business Process Study | Mapped existing workflows across stores and supply chain |
| System Design & Configuration | Designed modular Odoo architecture with security and access control layers |
| Data Migration | Migrated legacy invoices, customers, suppliers, and SKUs using Odoo Import Framework |
| Customization & Integration | Built POS–Inventory–Accounting connectors and vendor auto-replenishment module |
| UAT & Training | Conducted multi-store user training and pilot runs |
| Deployment & Support | Go-live with remote monitoring and monthly patch upgrades |
Technology Stack
| Category | Tools & Platforms |
|---|---|
| ERP Platform | Odoo v16 Enterprise |
| Modules | Inventory, Purchase, Sales, Accounting, POS, Barcode, CRM |
| Database & Hosting | PostgreSQL, Azure VM (Ubuntu 22.04) |
| Integrations | Power BI, Email SMTP, Payment Gateway (Stripe AU) |
| Automation | Odoo Scheduler, REST API Connectors |
| Security | SSL, Azure AD SSO, Role-Based Access Control |
Key Results & Metrics
| Metric | Before | After | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Accuracy | 68 % | 98 % | Near-Perfect Visibility |
| Purchase Order Cycle | 5 Days | 1 Day | 80 % Faster |
| Billing Errors | 3% | < 0.3 % | 90 % Reduction |
| Reporting Lag | Weekly | Real-Time | Continuous Insights |
| Cashflow Closure | 12 Days | 4 Days | 66 % Faster Reconciliation |
Client Testimonial
“Rigel Networks digitized our entire retail backbone. With Odoo, every sale, stock move, and payment is visible instantly — our store managers finally operate with confidence.”
— Operations Director, Australian Retail Chain
Engagement Highlights
- Engagement Type: ERP Implementation + Continuous Support
- Team Size: 6 (1 ERP Architect, 2 Odoo Developers, 1 Data Engineer, 1 QA, 1 PM)
- Delivery Model: Offshore Delivery with Weekly Store Review Calls
- Compliance: ATO-aligned Accounting | Australian Privacy Principles (APP)
- Performance Benchmark: < 1 s POS transaction sync latency
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