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Odoo ERP for the Manufacturing Industry

Build a Faster, Smarter, Leaner Factory With Odoo + XRA

Reduce downtime. Improve production flow. Gain real-time visibility with XRA + Odoo



Run your entire manufacturing operation from one powerful platform. Reduce downtime, optimise workflows, automate scheduling, and gain real-time visibility with Odoo Manufacturing.  Add more Apps as you your needs grow.  Ready for your custom solution?

Why Manufacturing Companies Choose Odoo

Modern factories need more than a traditional ERP. They need a connected, end-to-end system that integrates:

  • Production planning
  • Inventory and warehouses
  • Maintenance
  • Quality control
  • Purchasing
  • Traceability
  • Work centres & performance tracking

Odoo gives manufacturers a single source of truth—fast, flexible, and built for operational excellence.

Transform Your Factory With Odoo Manufacturing


1. Streamlined Production Planning

Plan manufacturing orders, track work orders, manage bills of materials (BoMs), and optimise scheduling—all in one place.

Key Features:

  • Automatic work-order scheduling
  • Multi-step routing
  • Real-time capacity planning
  • Barcode-enabled shop-floor operations

2. Zero-Downtime Maintenance

Keep your machines running with automated Preventive & Corrective maintenance.

With Odoo Maintenance:

  • Automate maintenance schedules
  • Track asset performance
  • Reduce unplanned downtime
  • Record maintenance activities from mobile devices
  • Control spare parts with Inventory integration

3. Complete Inventory & Warehouse Control

From raw materials to finished goods, Odoo gives you full visibility across all locations.

Capabilities include:

  • Multi-warehouse management
  • Live stock levels & tracking
  • Batch/lot & serial number traceability
  • Barcode operations
  • Automated replenishment rules

4. Purchasing That Responds to Production

Connect your purchasing to manufacturing needs with live stock updates, vendor lead times, and automated RFQs.

  • Smart reordering
  • Vendor price lists
  • Landing costs
  • Approval workflows

5. Quality Management Built Into Your Production Line

Stop issues before they become expensive problems.

  • Quality checks & control points
  • Non-conformance handling
  • Root-cause reporting
  • Preventive actions tied to maintenance tasks

6. Real-Time Reporting & Factory Insights

Make faster decisions with dashboards showing:

  • Work center efficiency
  • Work order progress
  • Production performance
  • Machine downtime
  • Inventory movements
  • Forecast accuracy

Everything updated in real time.

Trusted by Manufacturers Across South Africa

XRA has implemented Odoo for manufacturers in:

  • Furniture production
  • Packaging
  • Machinery & equipment
  • Consumer goods
  • Medical supplies & logistics
  • Fabrication and assembly

With over two decades of experience in ERP, accounting, and operations, we deliver manufacturing systems that work in the real world.


What XRA Delivers

✔ Full Odoo Manufacturing Implementation

✔ Custom workflows for your production process

✔ Shop-floor screen setups

✔ Integration with Inventory, Purchasing & Accounting

✔ Maintenance + Quality + MES setup

✔ Data migration & UAT

✔ Onsite and remote training

✔ Continuous support & optimisation

We don’t just install Odoo — we reshape your operations for scale.  See how we transformed Maintenance operations for a leading Manufacturer or how a leading packaging machinery manufacturer based in Durban, South Africa, transitioned from disconnected spreadsheets to a world-class Odoo ERP system — achieving real-time visibility, standardized processes, and sustainable growth with the expert guidance of XRA.


Results You Can Expect

Manufacturers who switch to Odoo typically see:

⬇ 30–60% less machine downtime

⬆ 20–40% faster production cycles

⬇ 10–25% lower material waste

⬆ Real-time visibility across the entire factory

And most importantly:

A fully integrated system that grows with your business.


Mobile-Ready Shop Floor

Workers can use mobile devices or tablets to:

  • Start work orders
  • Log production
  • Record downtime
  • Capture quality checks
  • Complete maintenance tasks

No paperwork. No delays. No missing data.


What Our Manufacturing Clients Say

“Our downtime was killing productivity. After switching to Odoo and working with XRA, we now have accurate maintenance schedules, fewer breakdowns, and real-time visibility we never had before.”

“XRA helped us digitalise every part of our production. From raw materials to customer delivery, everything is connected.”


Is Odoo Right for Your Factory?

Odoo is a perfect fit if you want to:

  • Eliminate manual spreadsheets
  • Reduce production delays
  • Improve traceability
  • Automate maintenance
  • Integrate accounting & operations
  • Scale your manufacturing with a modern ERP

If this sounds like you—you're ready for Odoo.


Get a Free Manufacturing ERP Consultation

Speak to XRA’s Odoo specialists.

We’ll review your current process, identify your biggest operational gaps, and show you how Odoo can transform your factory.

👉 Book a Free Consultation

👉 Request a Demo

Let’s Modernise Your Manufacturing Operations

XRA – Odoo Accounting Partner & Manufacturing Specialist

Helping South African manufacturers run leaner, faster, and smarter.