ERP implementations get a bad rap, delayed launches, missed budgets, confusing rollouts. Sound familiar?
If you’ve ever wondered why half of ERP projects fail - you’re not alone. The truth is, software is only half the battle. The real key lies in how it’s implemented.
Fortunately, Odoo has cracked the code. With a 95% success rate on recent client projects, their implementation methodology is setting a new standard for efficiency, clarity, and lasting adoption.
Keep It Simple, For Everyone’s Sake
Odoo’s mantra is simple: keep things straightforward in both communication and software solutions.
This means:
- A single point of contact - from both Odoo and your team who understands your business inside out.
- Minimal decision-makers - improved speed that avoids slowdowns.
- Prioritising must-haves - getting you live fast, while ticking nice-to-haves off the list until later phases.
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Focusing on standard features - avoid unnecessary customisations that add cost, delay, and complexity.
This clarity means faster progress and fewer roadblocks, exactly what your busy SME needs.
Phase the Project for Real Momentum
Big, complex projects can get overwhelming fast. Odoo splits implementation into focused phases that deliver concrete results, keeping energy high and the project a priority! Each phase aligns with a core business flow - think prospection to sale - so you’re always working on what matters most.
Breaking it up also makes training and onboarding smoother, with users gaining confidence step by step rather than all at once.
The Ambassador: Your Secret Weapon
A standout element in Odoo’s approach is the carefully chosen ambassador, a dedicated point person on your side who knows your business, has decision power, and leads change management.
This role is critical for:
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Driving decisions swiftly.
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Keeping the project prioritised internally.
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Navigating the organisational shifts from new software.
Without the right ambassador, implementation velocity and success take a big hit.
Real-Life Success: The Synergy Story
Take Synergie, a solar panel provider in Belgium. They started wanting a complicated multi-level validation pathway for approvals, sounds familiar? But by challenging these legacy processes, Odoo helped them launch faster without those hoops, and they never needed those complex systems.
This is the value of having experts who push for what truly works versus what’s traditionally done.
Your Project, On Time and On Budget
Through keeping things simple, phasing work, and empowering the right people, Odoo’s methodology is designed to deliver value quickly and sustainably. It’s not just about launching software, it’s about building a foundation your business can grow on, smoothly and confidently.
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- Alanna Chen