7 Strategies Odoo 17 Offers to Overcome Manufacturing Supply Chain Challenges

Challenges in the manufacturing sector are as relentless as the industry itself. At the heart of these challenges lies the supply chain – a complex, ever-evolving beast that demands constant innovation and agility. 

Odoo 17 – the latest version in a series of powerful, versatile ERP solutions is specifically tailored to master these challenges. 

This blog, crafted with Pragmatic Techsoft’s deep understanding of Odoo, will walk you through seven groundbreaking strategies that Odoo 17 offers to transform your manufacturing supply chain. 

Odoo 17 isn’t just an update; it’s a revolution in manufacturing efficiency, and we’re here to unveil its potential to you.

Based on the latest features of Odoo 17, here are seven strategies aligned with these features to help overcome manufacturing supply chain challenges :

1) Work Centre Planning

Odoo 17’s Work Centre Planning View now includes combined work center load, allowing users to aggregate workload data from multiple work centers. 

This feature aids in better resource allocation and production planning, especially beneficial for complex manufacturing environments involving multiple production centers.

2) Components Demand Propagation:

This feature enables the automatic transmission of changes in the demand for specific components or materials required for manufacturing orders to the pre-production pickings phase. 

It ensures any changes in quantities or required components for manufacturing orders are reflected accurately, helping prevent material over-aging and shortages, streamlining manufacturing processes and synchronizing data​.

3) UX Improvements in Manufacturing Lead Times

Manufacturing lead times are now integrated into the bill of materials in Odoo 17. This integration provides better insights into the time needed for production, enhancing the planning and efficiency of manufacturing processes.​

4) Manufacturing Orders Overview

Odoo 17 offers a comprehensive view of every detail pertaining to a manufacturing order through a unified report. This acts as a centralized hub for accessing and understanding various aspects of a manufacturing order, contributing to more informed decision-making​.

5) Revamped Work Orders List View

The Work Orders List View in Odoo 17 has been revamped for user-friendliness, simplifying the management of manufacturing tasks. 

It contributes to smoother and more organized manufacturing operations by simplifying task completion, employee assignment and providing quick access to assigned work orders.​

6) Streamlined Bill of Materials (BOM) Management

The Odoo manufacturing software now allows creating Bills of materials from manufacturing orders only.

These improvements empower efficient creation, updating, and adaptation of BOMs in response to changing production requirements and demands, ensuring that manufacturing processes remain agile and responsive​.

7) Sustainable Supply Chain Practices

The software encourages eco-friendly and sustainable practices. It supports efforts to minimize waste, optimize resource utilization and reduce the environmental footprint of manufacturing operations.

At Pragmatic Techsoft, we specialize in leveraging Odoo’s capabilities to enhance your manufacturing processes. Our expertise in seamlessly migrating to newer Odoo versions ensures that our clients always stay ahead of the curve.

Stay tuned to Pragmatic Techsoft’s blogs for more insights into Odoo 17 and its transformative impact on the manufacturing industry. Our in-depth analysis and practical solutions continue to guide businesses towards efficiency and success.

Our tailored Manufacturing Module within Odoo streamlines your production processes, enhances quality control, and provides comprehensive insights for better decision-making.

Connect with our Odoo experts at Pragmatic Techsoft for customized solutions that will transform your manufacturing operations. Let Odoo 17 be the catalyst for your business’s growth and efficiency.