Pandemic, quarantine, economic crisis and SMEs in danger. What options do they have to survive through all of this? In this blog post, we cover some approaches SMEs must take in order to maneuver the risky and changing environment that COVID-19 has forced us into. inside we cover the need for improved business comprehension and mobility, increased operations efficiency, virtual business management, and prioritized business digitization. It is up to business owners to devise a strategic plan that allows the integration of their processes into centralized systems that can help optimize their operations for current circumstances and beyond.

So you've deployed the Odoo ERP throughout the different departments of your organzation, and you have all of these great ideas in your mind of how well it should be functioning, but are you aware of how it's actually being used by your employees? Too many times, whether it be due to a lack of training or employee resistance to change, management softwares like Odoo are not used to their fullest potential. In this blog, we will give you the advice needed to ensure that users in your organization are taking full advantage when using the Odoo ERP software.

Whether or not you already have Odoo, or just got through deciding to deploy and Odoo implementation, one thing is true; you'll need an Odoo integration partner to get the most out of Odoo. It is an important decision but potentially a difficult one to make. But, it is recommended to choose a certified Odoo integrator to make it easier on you. It can save you from a world of headaches down the road. A certified Odoo Integration partner is worth it for the extra know knowledge, experience and expertise they come with. In this post, we will cover in-depth the benefits of choosing an Odoo certified integrator as well as how to spot them.

The Odoo open-source ERP has seen some pretty impressive updates but never like this. In Odoo version 13.2 there are a number of technical, visual and practical updates that make this version the most elaborate version to date. To name a few, the following modules; accounting, inventory, manufacturing and web creation, have all been updated. Read the entire blog to get all the info you need on the latest Odoo 13.2 update.

The Odoo open-source ERP is like a marketing dream come true. Imagine a software that helped you acquire leads, send them through a predefined journey and convert them into customers all within one software. With automated marketing capabilities, the Odoo marketing rivals other softwares like HubSpot and Marketo. The advantage of Odoo is its interconnectivity with the rest of the Odoo application suite. Odoo offers the most complete solution capable of fulfilling multiple business needs. To learn more, read the entire blog.

Is a standalone CRM enough? Are you lacking the visibility you desire for your company operations? In this blog post, we discuss Odoo's built-in customer relationship management (CRM) module and how can be used for enhanced visibility of your customers and company. It is often asserted that ERP and CRM systems have little to no interconnectivity, but with Odoo, the contrary is true. With a built-in CRM, information flows freely and efficiently throughout the rest of the ERP's app suite. The Odoo CRM module can easily be connected to other operations such as sales and accounting. This connectivity ultimately allows for greater work speed and efficiency in the workspace.

Can Odoo Employees, Odoo's human resources module, become the HR's department new favorite tool? In this blog, we take a look at Odoo's human resources module. Centralized, powerful and user-friendly, Odoo Employees helps optimize time, activity and data management by enabling maximum visibility of all department/employee activities. Odoo also offers several tools that help organize the employees of an organization as well. This may sound just like any other HRIS software to some. So, the question then arises, why choose an Odoo module Instead of a dedicated HR Software? Read the entire blog to find out!

A good flow of information throughout a factory's workshops is a real driver of industrial performance. Odoo knew how important data flow was for industrial production companies and it shows in their Odoo PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module. The module, designed to be a true control tower of your production, was built with your operational excellence in mind, and with proper implementation/ integration, it can greatly boost the efficiency of your operations. In this blog, we will discuss the features of this module and how they can bring value to your company by increasing your reactivity, improving your quality control levels and ensuring corrective and preventive maintenance. We will also cover how easy these features are to use thanks to Odoo's friendly and ergonomic interface.

This blog post is all about how Odoo can help you get the most of your marketing activities. When it comes to marketing the Odoo ERP is specifically built with lead conversion in mind. The Odoo ERP offers you a centralized solution for all your marketing needs and gives the elevated level of reliability and consistency that you are looking for in your operations. In Odoo, marketing tools are grouped together to enhance efficiency. Odoo's interconnectivity between its app suite makes it easy to navigate through your customer management, marketing, and sales and ultimately improve your lead conversion rate.

Captivea, Odoo Gold Partner, will be attending the Odoo Roadshow in Austin, Texas on March 3rd, 2020 and speaking during the shows' Partner Panel. The Odoo Roadshow is the best place to meet Odoo experts and local partners to discuss Odoo implementation, methodology and perspectives. Past events have hosted over 1000+ attendees. During this event, Odoo and partners will be discussing Odoo's subscription module, Odoo's response to the increased interest in the subscription-based business model. Odoo has created quick and simple automated features to handle recurring sales and subscriptions and allow businesses to concentrate on their services and customer relationships. Read more to find out how to register for free.

Whether you've been around for a while, or just starting, you know how time-consuming all the tasks involved in running a successful-e-commerce site can be. Especially if you are operating on more than one marketplace. Between handling inventory and uploading products across multiple platforms, you just can't seem to get everything in order without spending countless hours. There's got to be a way to save time and boost efficiency, and just make things...easier! Well, there is a software that can help with that: Odoo. Odoo streamlines your e-commerce tasks to make them easier to manage by giving you a connection between other Odoo apps (think CRM for example) and your e-commerce site, a centralized place for all your data, and an automated link to inventory and production. Read the entire blog to learn more!

In the ERP world, there is a handful of software and even more integrators, but they are not all created equally. There are your everyday integrators, which we will compare to humans for the sake of this metaphor and there are integrators that out of this world in terms of the level of service and expertise they provide. We will call them superheroes! But even among heroes, there are tiers and still factors to be considered when choosing yours. DO they have the right tools? the right knowledge? do they have a reputable track record? In this blog, we will discuss this and more!