Odoo ERP implementation
We implement Odoo module by module, in the order that pays you back — not the whole system at once in a one-year project.
What it actually is
Odoo is a modular ERP: you can start with sales, stock and accounting and add manufacturing or HR six months later without changing system. That is also how we work.
It is the right platform for most small and mid-sized Romanian companies: it covers the whole quote-to-cash flow, has real Romanian localisation, and licence cost stays predictable as you grow.
We work on Odoo Online as well as on self-hosted or MATTEALE-hosted installations. The choice depends on the customisation you need and on your data access requirements, and we discuss it before rather than after.
Who it is for
- Companies of 5–250 users that want one system instead of three programs and the spreadsheets between them.
- Distributors and retailers with a warehouse, barcodes and an online shop.
- Small and mid-sized manufacturers who need bills of materials, work orders and true product cost.
- Service businesses billing by project or by hour that want profitability visible per project.
- Companies moving off SAP Business One, Charisma, WinMentor or an outdated stock package.
Who it is not for
- Very strictly regulated traceability — pharmaceutical, aerospace — where specialised platforms remain the correct choice.
- Companies determined to keep their current processes exactly, however unusual. Odoo customises, but excessive customisation cancels the platform's cost advantage.
- Projects with no budget for data migration. Old data does not move itself and is rarely clean.
What we actually do
Module analysis and implementation order
We decide which modules go in the first wave and what waits. The order is set by where time or money leaks today, not by the org chart.
Configuration to the agreed process
Approval flows, document templates, role permissions, reports. Most of a good Odoo implementation is configuration, not code.
Romanian localisation and ANAF
Romanian chart of accounts, journals, VAT on collection where applicable, e-Factura submitted automatically to SPV, e-Transport at dispatch, structure prepared for SAF-T.
Custom modules where they are needed
Where configuration cannot reach, we write our own Odoo modules following the platform's conventions so they do not block your version upgrades. The code is yours.
Migration from the old system
Master data, partners, balances, stock, history. We run repeated rehearsal migrations and reconcile balances before go-live.
Training in Romanian, on each person's role
Short sessions on each role's real process, with Romanian documentation and screenshots from your own system rather than from the vendor demo.
Version upgrades
Odoo ships one major version a year. We plan the upgrade, test the customisations first, and run it in an agreed window.
How long it takes
- 1
Analysis and scope agreement
2–4 weeksTarget process, first-wave modules, acceptance criteria.
- 2
Configuration, wave 1
4–8 weeksSales, purchasing, stock, accounting, with a demo every two weeks.
- 3
Migration and testing
2–4 weeksRehearsal migrations, testing by real users, balance reconciliation.
- 4
Training and go-live
1–2 weeksRole-based training and assisted cutover on site.
- 5
Stabilisation and wave 2
4–8 weeksFixes, first month-end close, then the next modules.
What you supply
- An internal project owner with authority to decide.
- Key users from sales, purchasing, warehouse and accounting.
- Exports from the current system, in whatever format is available.
- Your pricing, discount and approval policy, written or explained.
- The decision on Odoo licences, which you contract directly with the vendor.
What it costs
Price depends on user count and on which modules are in scope. Each module below carries its own estimate, so you can see what the total is made of.
5–15 users, standard modules
per project
8–12 weeks
Includes
- Sales, purchasing, stock, accounting
- Romanian localisation and e-Factura
- Migration of master data and balances
- Role-based training and 30 days of assistance
15–50 users, with manufacturing or customisation
per project
4–7 months
Includes
- Additional modules: manufacturing, projects, HR
- Up to three integrations
- Custom modules where necessary
- History migration
Monthly support and development contract
per user / month
Includes
- Guaranteed response time
- A monthly budget of hours for adjustments
- Version and localisation updates
Indicative prices for our services, excluding VAT. Odoo licences are paid separately, direct to Odoo SA, and are charged per user and per application.
Configure an estimateOdoo modules we implement
Each module has its own page with what it covers, how long it takes, where the price starts and what is specific to the Romanian market. Implementation runs in waves, in the order the modules pay you back.
Accounting
Romanian chart of accounts, VAT journals, e-Factura submitted automatically to SPV, and a structure ready for SAF-T.
CRM & Sales
Every opportunity in one pipeline, with quotes generated from the system and the full conversation history per customer.
Inventory & Warehouse
Real stock in real time, with barcode scanning at receipt and dispatch, and lot and serial traceability.
Manufacturing
Bills of materials, work orders, real consumption, and finished-product cost calculated by the system rather than in a spreadsheet.
Purchasing
Requests for quotation, supplier orders and receipts connected directly to stock and to the books.
Human Resources
Personnel files, timesheets, leave and expenses in one place, connected to the books.
Projects
Tasks, hours and billing per project, with profitability visible in real time.
Point of Sale
A till connected to stock that keeps working when the internet does not.
eCommerce
An online shop with stock and prices straight from the ERP, with no sync that falls out of sync.
Field Service
Jobs planned and reported from a phone, with the customer's signature and the invoice generated on site.
Frequently asked questions
What does an Odoo implementation cost in Romania?+
From €12,000 for 5–15 users on standard modules and from €32,000 for 15–50 users with manufacturing or customisation. Those are our service costs; Odoo licences are paid separately, direct to the vendor, charged per user and per application.
How long does an Odoo implementation take?+
Eight to twelve weeks for the first wave — sales, purchasing, stock, accounting — at a company of up to 15 users. With manufacturing or significant customisation, four to seven months. We implement in waves precisely so that you use the first module before the last one is finished.
Does Odoo cover Romanian accounting requirements?+
Yes. Romanian chart of accounts, VAT journals, VAT on collection, e-Factura submitted automatically to SPV with the responses recorded, e-Transport at dispatch, and a data structure prepared for SAF-T (D406). We configure and test those flows as part of the implementation, not as an extra.
What happens at version upgrade time?+
Odoo releases one major version a year. The custom modules we write follow the platform's conventions precisely so upgrades stay possible. We plan the upgrade, test on a copy first, then run it in an agreed window. On support contracts the upgrade is included.
Can we migrate from SAP Business One, Charisma or WinMentor?+
Yes, those are the migrations we see most. We extract master data, partners, balances and stock, clean them and load them into Odoo, with at least two rehearsal migrations before the real one. History is migrated according to how useful it is to you.
Do we own the custom module code?+
Yes. Modules written for you belong to you, are handed over in your own code repository, and can be maintained by any Odoo partner. We do not use licensing that ties you to us.
Related services
ERP implementation & support
From choosing the system to the first month closed inside it — and afterwards, for as long as you need us.
SAP implementation
SAP Business One and S/4HANA, implemented with Romanian localisation and a migration plan that does not stop production.
Custom software development
We build the application you need only when there isn't already one that does the job more cheaply.
Shall we talk about your project?
Thirty minutes, no obligation, at the end of which you know whether we can help and roughly what budget it takes.