Odoo Implementation for Manufacturing Companies
The C2i Odoo Implementation Methodology
Learn, Validate and Configure Odoo Before Committing to a Full Implementation
Through a live online training course eligible for FUNDAE funding, your company's key users will learn Odoo, evaluate different configuration options and define a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that will serve as the foundation for completing the implementation.
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Your Odoo Partner for Engineering and Manufacturing
We help you evaluate Odoo, choose the edition that best fits your business, manage your Odoo Enterprise subscription, or advise you on the infrastructure required for Odoo Community. We also support you throughout the entire implementation process.
We don't believe Companies should decide how to implement Odoo before they truly know it
That's why C2i reverses the traditional implementation process. We first train your key users and, during the training itself, we understand your business processes, configure Odoo and validate every decision together. At the same time, we can begin data migration and the technical work required to complete the implementation.
The Real Problem with Traditional Odoo Implementations
Many implementation projects begin by defining the project scope before the customer fully understands Odoo and its capabilities. This often leads to:
- Decisions made too early with insufficient information.
- Processes designed around incorrect assumptions.
- Unrealistic expectations and constant scope changes.
- Key users joining the implementation too late.
- Higher costs, delays and excessive dependence on consultants.
- Go-live projects with immature business processes.
The C2i Odoo Implementation Methodology
At C2i, Implementation Training is always the first phase of every project and is specifically designed for the key users selected by the customer.
- Implementation Training is always the first project phase.
- Key users participate from day one.
- Training concludes with a validated Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
- Decisions are documented and validated at the right time.
- The implementation is based on real business requirements rather than assumptions.
- Data migration begins from an already validated MVP.
The C2i Odoo Implementation Process
The implementation progresses through a structured process, from Implementation Training to Continuous Improvement.
1. Implementation Training
Key users learn Odoo through practical, hands-on training.
2. Understand, Decide and Validate
Business processes are analyzed and implementation decisions are validated.
3. Configure and Define the MVP
A Minimum Viable Product is configured to serve as the basis for the complete implementation.
4. Complete the Implementation
Configurations, migrations, customizations and integrations are carried out.
5. Optimize and Improve
The customer continues evolving with the Odoo C2i Business Program.
Much more than a Training Course
At the end of the Implementation Training your company will have:
- Trained and empowered key users.
- A real understanding of Odoo's capabilities and limitations.
- A validated and functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
- The company's main processes already defined and validated.
- Configuration and customization requirements clearly identified.
- Data import, migration and integration needs identified.
- Potential custom development requirements identified.
- A clear roadmap for completing the implementation.
Evaluate Odoo before taking on the risk of a full implementation
Implementation Training may be eligible for FUNDAE funding.
This allows your company to learn Odoo, validate its suitability and define an initial functional solution (MVP) before committing to a large consulting, configuration or development project.
Funding is subject to each company's available FUNDAE training credit and compliance with the applicable requirements established by FUNDAE for companies based in Spain.
Choose the Training Format That Best Fits Your Business
Both options follow the C2i Odoo Implementation Methodology. The only difference is the level of customization and how the training is delivered.
Scheduled Open Training
Training shared with professionals from different companies, using demonstration databases and generic examples.
- Schedule defined by C2i - Change 2 improve.
- Standard business modules and processes.
- Generic examples and demo databases.
- Knowledge directly applicable to your own Odoo database.
- Duration: 40 hours.
- Eligible for FUNDAE funding.
- 🎁 Includes one Silver Odoo C2i Business membership per participant, or an upgrade according to the total training hours completed.
- 💡 The hours included in the Odoo C2i Business Program can later be used to continue your implementation directly on your company's own database..
Customized Company Training
Exclusive training for a single company, adapted to its own processes, key users and implementation goals.
- Schedule agreed with the customer.
- Modules selected according to business requirements.
- Real company processes.
- Dedicated database for building the MVP.
- Duration: 40 hours.
- Eligible for FUNDAE funding.
- 🎁 Includes one Silver Odoo C2i Business membership or the corresponding upgrade.
Key Users participate from day one
A successful implementation depends on involving the people who truly understand how the company operates.
Implementation Training is intended for key users, not for every end user.
We recommend involving representatives from the company's main departments, since they understand the actual processes, identify business requirements and validate implementation decisions throughout the training.
There is no fixed number of participants. What matters is ensuring that all key business areas are represented.
Typical Key Users
- Executive Management
- Sales
- Project Management
- Purchasing
- Inventory
- Manufacturing
- Finance & Administration
- The final team composition depends on the company's size, the selected Odoo modules and the project scope.
What Do We Mean by a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)?
The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is the first operational version of your Odoo database. It represents your company's main business processes and allows them to be validated before data migration and full implementation begin.
The objective of the MVP is to define and validate the most important business processes. Once this functional database has been validated, identifying the required configurations, customizations, migrations and integrations becomes significantly easier.
Functional Database
Represents your company's main business processes and serves as the foundation for completing the implementation.
Validated Processes
Key users validate processes, configurations and implementation decisions before the project continues.
Clear Roadmap
Configurations, migrations, integrations and developments required for the implementation are clearly identified.
Odoo for Manufacturing Companies
Manufacturing companies need to integrate purchasing, inventory, production and business management into a single system to improve efficiency and traceability.
C2i – Change 2 improve combines its expertise in manufacturing processes, its specialization in Odoo and its extensive knowledge of CAD platforms such as Onshape and SolidWorks to connect engineering with business management.
Purchasing
Purchasing workflows connected to actual project requirements.
Inventory
Material procurement, stock management, warehouse locations and logistics.
Manufacturing
Bills of Materials, Manufacturing Orders, Operations and Production Planning.
Planning
Master Production Planning (MPP), Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Production Scheduling.
Explore the Different Odoo Editions and Deployment Options
During the Implementation Training we analyze the available Odoo editions and deployment models so you can select the one that best fits your company.
Odoo Enterprise Online
Infrastructure managed by Odoo with immediate access to all Enterprise applications.
Odoo.sh
Platform managed by Odoo for projects requiring custom development, customization and integrations.
Enterprise On-Premise
Odoo Enterprise installed on infrastructure managed by the customer or by a specialized hosting provider.
Odoo Community
Open Source edition that enables flexible solutions without per-user licensing costs.
Odoo Enterprise Licensing
If you conclude during the training that Odoo Enterprise is the best option, we will advise you throughout the licensing process. Licensing and invoicing follow Odoo's official commercial model.
Odoo Licensing Advice
| Example | Training Hours | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Customized Implementation Training | 40 h | 🥈 Silver |
|
Open Training (1 participant) |
40 h |
🥈 Silver |
|
Customized Implementation Training + Customized Post-Implementation Training |
80 h |
🥇 Gold |
| Open Training (2 participants) | 80 h | 🥇 Gold |
| Open Training (5 participants) | 200 h | 💎 Platinum |
Odoo C2i Business Membership Included
C2i's Implementation Training always includes at least one annual Silver Odoo C2i Business membership.
- 📚 Exclusive resources and documentation.
- 🚀 Continuous platform evolution.
- 🤝 Ongoing implementation support.
- 💬 Technical support.
- 📹 Video support sessions.
- 💼 Annual professional services credit.
Complete Your Implementation on a Validated Odoo Database
Una vez validada durante la Formación para la Implementación la base de datos de Odoo que define el Producto Mínimo Viable (MVP), la empresa cliente ya conoce los procesos que necesita implementar y puede completar el proyecto de forma progresiva, priorizando únicamente las actuaciones que realmente aportan valor.
La empresa puede continuar desarrollando su implementación de dos formas:
- Realizando internamente las actuaciones necesarias, contando con el soporte y la asistencia técnica de C2i incluidos en el nivel del Programa Odoo C2i Business contratado.
- Contratando a C2i la realización de determinadas actuaciones mediante Sprints de implementación, cuando resulte más conveniente delegar parte del trabajo.
Estas actuaciones pueden incluir, entre otras:
Configuration & Customization
Configuration of modules, permissions, views, automations and workflows tailored to your company's requirements.
Data Import & Migration
Import of customers, suppliers, products and other business information from spreadsheets and existing systems.
Odoo Studio
Customization of forms, fields, views and automations without developing custom modules.
Additional Odoo Modules
Deployment of additional Odoo modules whenever they provide valuable functionality and help complete your implementation.
CAD–ERP Integrations
Integration of Odoo with Onshape, SolidWorks and other applications through the CAD–ERP Add-ins and Integration Solutions developed by C2i.
Custom Developments
Development of custom functionality whenever the customer's requirements cannot be met through standard configuration or the existing tools.
Sprints de implementación
Cuando la empresa prefiera que C2i realice directamente determinadas actuaciones, podrá contratar Sprints de implementación de 20 o 40 horas, definidos en función de las áreas funcionales y prioridades a abordar.
Cuando resulte necesaria una dedicación superior, el trabajo podrá dividirse en diferentes Sprints, revisando los resultados y las prioridades antes de continuar con la siguiente fase.
End-User Training
After Odoo has been implemented, your company can also contract customized training for the users who will work with the system.
Training is delivered directly on your company's own Odoo database, using its real modules, processes and data.
This training is optional and is not always necessary. In smaller companies, all users may already have participated in the initial training. In other cases, key users can train the rest of the organization internally.
Learn About End-User Training
Why Implement Odoo with C2i?
Training First
Users learn Odoo before making key implementation decisions.
Odoo Partner
Guidance throughout the selection of editions, licensing and the complete implementation process.
Manufacturing Specialists
Extensive experience in engineering processes, CAD design, manufacturing and CAD–ERP integration solutions.
Odoo C2i Business Program
Continuous support, technical assistance and professional services to keep your system evolving after implementation.
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Learn Odoo before deciding how to implement it
Train your key users, validate your company's core business processes through a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and define a clear roadmap for completing your implementation with less risk, greater control and better-informed decisions.