How to Choose the Right Odoo ERP Implementation Partner for your Business

If you think you are using multiple software for managing different business tasks and if you think that it is costing you more, as well as the software you are using, is all outdated then it's time to get Odoo implemented now. With Odoo, all your business operations right from leave tracking of the employees to payroll calculations, annual reporting, customer relationships management, sales and orders management, human resource management, invoices, warehouses, inventory management, and more, all can be streamlined and efficiently managed with Odoo ERP. With Odoo, there won’t be any pending tasks in the pipeline, there won’t be any delayed delivery, the financial and accounting tasks will get automatically done without errors, the customer queries quill be answered in real-time, and the entire workflow will get smooth and streamlined. All you need to do is find and choose one of the reliable and experienced Odoo ERP implementation partners to provide you with custom Odoo solutions as per your business needs.

Odoo ERP is a comprehensive suite of business management applications that helps to automate and effectively manage all business tasks without any manual resources or any other software. Odoo is trusted and used by over 7 million users across the world today and if your business too needs Odoo then look for the right Odoo partner first to avail complete Odoo services.

Choosing the right Odoo partner can be challenging and you need to consider many factors to make sure you are choosing the right partner for your business.

Let’s first check out the most crucial things you should consider to choose your Odoo partner.

Your business requirements and processes:

The very first thing you should do is analyse and be clear with your own business requirements and operations. You should be able to define the same to the ERP partner. If you can make the ERP professional understand your business requirements and specifications, you can get accurate and customised ERP solutions. Customised ERP solutions can in turn enhance your business performance. Also, map down the business problems that you want Odoo to resolve.

Functional or technical Odoo partner:

The second thing is whether you need a functional or technical Odoo partner or you need both. Be clear with this. If you think that your business resources are experts in developing custom Odoo solutions and you just need functional assistance to ensure the ERP functions well for your business then look for only Odoo functional partners or else if you need technical Odoo development and implementation support as well, hire Odoo technical professionals as well.

But to make the right decision, you need to know that Odoo functional consultants offer assistance for workflow creation, end-user training, business analysis, and everything related to the functions of the ERP and the business, whereas, the technical experts will take care of custom ERP development, a d the other technical aspects of the ERP implementation.

Scalability of the Odoo service provider:

This point is about the scalability of the ERP offered by the partner. If you think that the ERP solution provided by the ERP partner is not scalable and yours is a growing business that needs scalable ERP solutions it's better to consider other ERP partners. Odoo is a highly scalable ERP and ensures to grow or scale up with businesses.

Testimonials and relevant projects:

Go through the website of the Odoo partner or company and have a look at the testimonials. This will give you an idea of the services provided by the partner and will also, tell. you about the client satisfaction. Also, while exploring the website, just make sure to check whether the company has worked with your kind of business or not. This will ensure that you can get precise and properly customised ERP solutions as the company and its professionals will already have a clear understanding of your kind of business requirements and operations.

Duration to complete the implementation:

You must have a timeline and that makes it important to ask the ERP partner about how long will it take to complete the implementation process as per your requirements and business processes. An expert partner can ensure to provide flawless Odoo solutions faster.

Checklist for choosing the right Odoo ERP partner.

After doing your homework, you need to focus on the traits you need to consider for choosing the right Odoo partner.

Experience and expertise:

Experience and expertise matter when you are choosing your ERP partner. There are two crucial reasons for outsourcing an experienced Odoo partner. The first is that an experienced agency will have expertise and exposure to different industries and a track record of delivering exceptional Odoo solutions. This exposure can help the company to quickly and easily identify business requirements and deliver highly customised solutions that the newbies cannot. Also, with experience and expertise, comes eyes to spot trends and keep the ERP system is updated with the release of every new version of the ERP.

Odoo consultant availability:

The next important factor to consider in the checklist is the availability of the Odoo consultants. Look for a partner who will be available round-the-clock to support and solve sudden issues like unresponsive systems, data corruption, delayed system loading, data duplication, etc. The consultants must always be there to address all your minor and major business problems or else your system may face things like data loss, and significant revenue loss.

Pre and post-Odoo implementation service support:

If you are getting Odoo implemented for the first time then you will obviously need both pre and post-implementation support and services like business analysis, compatibility of your business processes with the ERP features and modules, ERP consultancy services, Odoo development, data presentation, customisation of modules, integration of modules, end-user training, go-live support, and post-implementation services like ERP updates and maintenance. ERP implementation doesn't end once it is just implemented into the business system. It needs post-implementation services and support as well. This makes it necessary to look for an Odoo partner or company that can provide ERP consultation solutions and extensive support apart from only ERP implementation services.

One-stop solution for all your ERP needs:

Choose the company that will ensure to meet all your ERP needs and offer solutions to all ERP-related issues. In other words, make sure to choose the ERP partner that will offer comprehensive and end-to-end ERP services under one roof. This can save both your money and time.

Give priority to end-user training and support:

The Odoo ERP implementation process doesn't end just as soon as the ERP goes live. Your ERP partner must provide complete and proper training to the end users as well after the implementation is done so that the end users can efficiently and effectively use the software as per the business requirements and operations. The users or employees of the business should be aware of how to use the software according to the business requirements and with the business changes and growth. Ensuring to provide proper end-user training is one of the primary traits of a good Odoo ERP partner. Make sure to discuss this service before deciding to hand over your project to the partner or company.

Effective migration:

Odoo gets updated and comes up with a new and improved version every year. And this makes it essential to migrate the existing version of your software to its latest version on a timely basis. So, make sure to choose an ERP implementation partner or company that will offer timely ERP migration services as well.

An ideal and reliable Odoo partner will offer complete ERP support and services to ensure flawless implementation of the ERP, full support, seamless usage of the software, a streamlined workflow, and efficient business management. And considering all these factors can help you find and hire the right Odoo partner for your business.

Alex Forsyth is an experienced Odoo consultant associated with one of the most renowned Odoo ERP implementation partners in Australia, Envertis Software Solutions. The author has written this article to help you choose the right Odoo partner for your business.

Alex Forsyth is one of the expert app developers in Sydney who is working for Envertis, an earmarked Australian company for mobile app development which has been delivering dynamic and revenue-centric apps to businesses.