Odoo for small manufacturers and workshops

What small manufacturers and workshops need from billing software, how Odoo fits, and what to check before buying. We are a Odoo partner and set it up for free.

Common problems in small manufacturers and workshops

  • Raw material and finished goods in different units
  • Job work and challans going in and out
  • Costing is guesswork without proper records

What to check in Odoo for small manufacturers and workshops

These are the features small manufacturers and workshops rely on most. On the demo we show how each works in Odoo and which edition includes it.

  • ManufacturingRecord raw materials and finished goods (available on Vyapar's manufacturing plan).
  • Units and conversionsSell in one unit and buy in another, such as box and piece or bag and kg.
  • Orders and delivery challansSale and purchase orders and delivery challans, which can be combined into one invoice later.
  • E-way billsGenerate e-way bills for goods movement from the invoice (limits depend on the plan).
  • Stock trackingStock goes down with every sale and up with every purchase entry, so the stock report stays current.
  • Profit and loss reportsProfit and loss, party-wise profit, day book and stock summary reports.

Is Odoo the right fit?

Best forGrowing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system.
Runs onWeb (cloud or self-hosted), Android and iOS
Keep in mindNeeds setup by someone who knows Odoo · full overview

What we set up for a small manufacturer

  1. Your item list with GST rates and HSN codes, imported from Excel or entered with you
  2. Opening stock
  3. Invoice format, logo and A4 or thermal printing
  4. Customer and supplier balances so udhaar starts correct
  5. A training call for you and your staff

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Questions people ask

Is Odoo good for small manufacturers and workshops?

Odoo suits growing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system. For small manufacturers and workshops, check that the plan you buy includes manufacturing, units and conversions and orders and delivery challans.

What should small manufacturers and workshops check before buying Odoo?

Make sure the plan covers manufacturing, units and conversions, orders and delivery challans, e-way bills, stock tracking and profit and loss reports. Ask for a demo using your own items.

Can I get a Odoo demo for my small manufacturer?

Yes. We install it, add your items and opening stock, set GST rates and printing, and train you on a call.

Which Odoo plan suits small manufacturers and workshops?

Manufacturers should ask about Vyapar's manufacturing plan, which adds raw material and finished goods tracking.

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