Top 5 Odoo Manufacturing Modules Every Business Needs

Last Updated: October 2025

Introduction: Why Odoo Is the Game Changer for Modern Manufacturers

Manufacturing today isn’t just about production lines and machinery. It’s about coordination between supply chains, work orders, quality checks, inventory, and customers. The companies that lead are those that connect every process through one unified system.

That’s exactly where Odoo transforms operations.

Odoo brings all manufacturing functions, production planning, procurement, quality control, and sales under one platform. It eliminates manual handoffs and disconnected spreadsheets, giving manufacturers real-time visibility across departments.

Entrivis Tech, a certified Odoo Partner, helps manufacturers use Odoo not just as software but as a complete operational ecosystem. By implementing the right modules with precision and industry understanding, Entrivis builds systems that improve efficiency, traceability, and profitability.

Let’s break down the top five Odoo modules every manufacturing business should have — and how Entrivis Tech helps integrate them for maximum performance.

1. Manufacturing Module (MRP)

Why It Matters

This is the heart of every production-driven business. The Odoo Manufacturing (MRP) module centralises your production orders, work centres, and Bill of Materials (BOM) in one place.

It gives manufacturers full visibility over:

• Work orders and schedules
  
  
• Material requirements
  
  
• Production planning
  
  
• Labor and machine efficiency
  
  
• Real-time progress tracking
  
  

What It Solves

• Manual errors in production scheduling
  
  
• Lack of visibility into resource availability
  
  
• Inefficient communication between production and procurement teams

With Odoo MRP, managers can plan and execute production orders with precision. Any change in one part of the process automatically updates related data, materials, timesheets, and cost tracking.

How Entrivis Tech Implements It

Entrivis customises the Odoo MRP module to match each company’s workflow. Whether you run a single production line or a multi-factory setup, Entrivis configures the module for real-time coordination, batch traceability, and automated reporting.

Learn more about Entrivis Tech’s Odoo Implementation Services.

2. Inventory Module

Why It Matters

Inventory is the lifeline of manufacturing. Odoo’s Inventory Management module ensures every part, raw material, and finished product is tracked accurately from warehouse to dispatch.

Key Features

• Real-time stock updates across multiple locations
  
  
• Barcode scanning and serial number tracking
  
  
• Batch and lot management
  
  
• Integration with purchase, sales, and production modules
  
  
• Automated stock reordering and forecasting

What It Solves

• Stockouts that halt production
  
  
• Overstocking that ties up working capital
  
  
• Errors in manual stock reconciliation

Odoo connects inventory directly with manufacturing orders. When production starts, raw materials are automatically reserved, and finished goods are updated once complete.

How Entrivis Tech Enhances It

Entrivis configures Odoo Inventory for multi-warehouse operations, ensuring full visibility across raw material inflow and finished goods dispatch. Advanced features like automated barcode scanning and smart routing help clients reduce errors and improve inventory accuracy.

Explore Odoo Integration for Inventory and Logistics.

3. Quality Management Module

Why It Matters

In manufacturing, quality isn’t negotiable. Odoo’s Quality Management module helps businesses enforce standards at every stage, from incoming materials to finished goods.

Core Capabilities

• Define quality checkpoints for production lines
  
  
• Automate inspection requests during each process stage
  
  
• Record test results and manage nonconformance
  
  
• Track root causes and implement corrective actions

What It Solves

• Missed quality checks due to manual handling
  
  
• Untraceable production issues
  
  
• Time lost in managing paper-based inspection records

Quality control is fully embedded in the manufacturing workflow. If a product fails inspection, Odoo automatically flags the issue, pauses production if needed, and alerts supervisors for corrective action.

How Entrivis Tech Delivers Results

Entrivis tailors quality checkpoints based on the client’s industry. For example:

• In food manufacturing: temperature and hygiene checkpoints
  
  
• In automotive: part verification and torque control
  
  
• In textiles: color matching and defect tracking

By aligning Odoo’s Quality module with real-world processes, Entrivis ensures compliance, consistency, and customer trust.

4. Maintenance Module

Why It Matters

Unexpected equipment failure can stop an entire production line. The Odoo Maintenance module prevents this by scheduling predictive and preventive maintenance.

Features that Stand Out

• Maintenance request dashboard
  
  
• Preventive maintenance planning
  
  
• Equipment history tracking
  
  
• Integration with manufacturing and inventory modules
  
  
• KPI reports for downtime and efficiency

What It Solves

• Unplanned downtime due to neglected maintenance
  
  
• Manual tracking of equipment service schedules
  
  
• High maintenance costs caused by last-minute repairs

With Odoo Maintenance, every machine has a digital record, showing usage, service history, and next maintenance date. Teams receive automated alerts before issues arise.

How Entrivis Tech Customises It

Entrivis sets up machine-level maintenance calendars linked with work orders. This ensures that production and maintenance teams coordinate in real time, avoiding overlap and downtime.

For industries with high machine dependency, Entrivis also configures KPI dashboards that monitor performance, helping managers identify efficiency gaps early.

5. Purchase and Procurement Module

Why It Matters

Smooth manufacturing depends on timely procurement. Odoo’s Purchase module simplifies vendor management, purchase orders, and cost tracking, all in sync with production needs.

Key Features

• Automated purchase requisitions based on stock levels
  
  
• Supplier comparison and approval workflows
  
  
• Integration with accounting and inventory
  
  
• Real-time pricing and lead time visibility
  
  
• Vendor performance analytics

What It Solves

• Delayed procurement due to manual requests
  
  
• Lack of visibility on supplier pricing and delivery
  
  
• Disconnection between purchasing and production schedules

How Entrivis Tech Adds Value

Entrivis connects Odoo’s Purchase module with both the Inventory and Manufacturing modules. When a work order is created, required materials trigger purchase requests automatically.

Clients get a clear view of procurement timelines, costs, and vendor reliability, helping them optimise sourcing decisions and maintain uninterrupted production.

Bonus Module: Accounting and Cost Management

While not specific to manufacturing, this module completes the ecosystem.

The Odoo Accounting module provides a 360° view of production costs, material expenses, and profitability per order.

Entrivis Tech integrates it with manufacturing and procurement modules, ensuring every transaction and cost entry is automatically linked.

Manufacturers get real-time financial insights into:

• Production cost per unit
  
  
• Inventory valuation
  
  
• Supplier payments
  
  
• Overhead tracking

This integration bridges the gap between shop floor and balance sheet — giving leaders the financial clarity needed for strategic growth.

How Entrivis Tech Builds a Complete Manufacturing Ecosystem with Odoo

Entrivis Tech doesn’t just install modules. It designs a connected manufacturing ecosystem that covers every stage — from procurement to dispatch.

Here’s what that looks like:

Learn how Entrivis transforms businesses with Odoo for Manufacturing.

Why Manufacturers Choose Entrivis Tech

Proven Odoo Expertise

Entrivis Tech is a certified Odoo Partner with a decade of implementation experience across manufacturing sectors, automotive, food, textiles, and industrial machinery.

End-to-End Service

From consulting to post-launch support, Entrivis handles everything under one roof:

• Odoo setup and customisation
  
  
• System integration
  
  
• Data migration
  
  
• Employee training
  
  
• Ongoing technical support

Results That Matter

Manufacturers working with Entrivis report:

• 30% faster production planning
  
  
• 25% reduction in material wastage
  
  
• 40% improvement in data visibility

Entrivis doesn’t just implement Odoo,  it ensures the system drives measurable operational impact.

Conclusion: Building the Future of Manufacturing with Odoo and Entrivis Tech

Manufacturing thrives on precision and timing. When production, procurement, and quality operate in silos, even small errors ripple into major losses.

Odoo brings everything under one platform, and Entrivis Tech turns that platform into a performance engine.

By choosing the right modules and tailoring them to your workflows, Entrivis helps you:

• Optimise resource utilisation
  
  
• Ensure consistent quality
  
  
• Accelerate delivery timelines
  
  
• Improve profitability

Whether you run a local workshop or a multinational production unit, Entrivis Tech’s Odoo solutions scale effortlessly with your growth.

Begin your digital transformation today. Visit EntrivisTech to consult with an Odoo manufacturing specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Odoo edition works best for manufacturing?

Both Odoo Enterprise and Odoo Community editions support manufacturing. Entrivis Tech helps you choose based on your process complexity, team size, and integration needs.

Can I integrate Odoo with existing ERP systems?

Yes.

Entrivis offers Odoo integration with third-party ERPs and legacy systems for smooth data exchange.

How long does implementation take?

Typically between two to four months depending on company size and required modules. Entrivis provides a detailed project timeline upfront.

Do I need all five modules to start?

Not necessarily. Entrivis often begins with core modules like Manufacturing and Inventory, then expands based on need and growth stage.

Does Entrivis offer after-sales support?

Yes.

Entrivis provides ongoing support, upgrades, and system optimisation to ensure continuous improvement.

About Entrivis Tech

Entrivis Tech is a certified Odoo development and consulting firm helping manufacturers across the globe build smarter, connected operations.

With offices in India and clients across 20+ countries, Entrivis delivers implementation, integration, and digital transformation services designed to scale.

Visit EntrivisTech to explore how Odoo can simplify your manufacturing workflow.