Project Name

Efficient Automated Order Management From Traditional E-commerce to Odoo ERP

Industry

E-Commerce, Retail

Technology

Odoo, Python, JavaScript, XML, SCSS

Overview

Our client was a supplier of a comprehensive array of sign, logo, and banner solutions. Offering an extensive product line including cutting-edge vinyl cutters, high-quality heat transfer laser printers, and efficient sublimation printers. Additionally, it provides essential accessories like transfer tape, digital printing equipment, and sturdy metal grommets and also they assemble some kit products and manufacture at their warehouse.

Challenges

Our client wanted to automate their business process for smooth order handling through Shopify to Odoo ERP Integration. The key challenges were:

Developed an efficient API based on the different shipping connectivity.
Implemented end-to-end accounting management within the accounting system.
Ensured meticulous inventory management, including warehouse processing and manufacturing oversight.
Addressed the complexity of varying tax regulations across different US states.
Integrated a cloud-based tax integration for US businesses to meet specific tax requirements.

Our Solution

Our Odoo developers successfully implemented an API and webhook-based architecture to automate the process from Shopify to Odoo.
Developed an API-based solution for generating shipping labels for shipments.
Mapped and configured the Odoo ERP system to manage US accounting.
Built a system to analyze profit and loss and inventory evaluation.
Designed a system to manage the complex warehouse using location and stock rules.
Managed the manufacturing process according to work orders and updated the related product stock.
Integrated a cloud-based dynamic tax calculation system to facilitate seamless tax management.

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Conclusion

We have developed a user-friendly automation system within Odoo to generate and process orders while considering stock availability. Prioritized the sales team’s efficiency by optimizing the order management process that helped them achieve sales targets at minimum clicks and manage their inventory efficiently. We have successfully implemented an order tracking log system to track each order’s journey from Shopify to Odoo and update the order status back to Shopify. It helps sales representatives create shipping labels for import orders with just a few clicks and print the label using a cloud-based printer system.