Odoo Inventory Features

Inventory management is just as important for any business as it is for any business. Any business looking to have its operations running smoothly, have its costs lowered, and improve customer satisfaction needs to manage its inventory properly, and we are here to help you with that.

Odoo CRM Inventory has a comprehensive suite of features built to optimize storage, inventory, and order fulfillment. Whether you are managing a single warehouse or a multi-location supply chain, Odoo’s powerful tools guarantee smooth integration with sales, accounting, and logistics.

Optimized Storage Management

Smart Storage Locations

No more worries about messy inventories and storage locations. Efficiently manage your inventory with dedicated storage locations like aisles, shelves, racks, cold storage, and more. Assign products to specific zones however you like. Whether based on accessibility, size, or category, all is possible with our inventory features.

Automated Putaway Rules

Streamline inventory organization by automatically directing products to the most suitable storage areas. Optimize placement based on real-time stock levels, storage capacities, and handling requirements.

Operational Workflows

No more spending time trying to manage operations. One of our inventory features is operational workflows, that allow you to define custom zones for key warehouse operations like receiving, sorting, packing, and quality control. Improve your workflow efficiency and minimize handling time.

Order Fulfillment & Operations

Intelligent Task Prioritization

Worrying about managing important tasks is old news now. We have Odoo CRM Inventory features dedicated dashboards for fulfillment teams. Orders are prioritized based on deadlines, ensuring timely processing and shipment, so you can manage orders easily, efficiently, and timely.

Enhanced Receipt Management

Tracking incoming shipments can be a lengthy and sometimes, a difficult process. But we make it easy for you. Track incoming shipments with automated unit conversions and vendor-supplied arrival estimates. Receive and manage inventory across different units easily.

Efficient Returns Processing

Set routes for returned items, regardless of whether they are sent back for refurbishment, restocking, or just complete disposal. The accounting updates the inventory as soon as the items return, so no more having to update inventory manually.

Advanced Picking & Packing

Make automated pick lists with different criteria as per your business needs, like weight, batch numbers, shipping carriers, etc. Barcode-enabled packing makes sure that the tracking is accurate and there is no disruption in any of the operations.

Scrap & Inventory Adjustments

Simplify the process of scrapping damaged goods with real-time reports on loss tracking. Automate stock count scheduling to manage your inventory better. No more worries about stocking more or less than you might need.

Flexible Routing & Multi-Warehouse Management

Routing Strategies

Drop-shipping: Ships products directly from suppliers to customers.
Cross-docking: minimizes storage time by directly transferring incoming stock to different shipments.
Push & Pull Rules: Manages stock transfers automatically between different locations based on demand.
Shipping Method Optimization: Customizes order fulfillment based on shipping methods such as in-store pickup or third-party carriers.

Multi-Warehouse Integration

Manage multiple warehouses from a single system. Optimize stock transfers, manage inventory, and get constant visibility at all locations. No need to worry about overlooking any part of any warehouse. All are easily visible and accessible with our Odoo Inventory.

Features to Enhance Productivity

Barcode-Driven Efficiency

Save your time and use barcode scanners for different operations like picking, packing, receiving, and stock adjustments, which otherwise would've taken much longer. Supports GS1, EAN13, and EAN14 formats.

Customer Self-Service Portal

Allow customers to track order statuses, request returns, and download shipping labels. Provide instant access to order information through a live portal.

Get Automatic Replenishment Alerts

No need to keep a constant eye on the replenishment levels. With our Odoo Inventory, you can monitor stock levels and get notifications when replenishment is needed. Forecasting demand and managing your procurement schedules accordingly is also possible with our Odoo CRM.

Schedule Smartly

Dealing with delays or waiting for long order turnaround time is a waste of time, and energy and can even be frustrating if it takes too long. Make your fulfillment tasks automatic according to different criteria like volume, stock availability, forecasts, etc.

Quick Product Search

No more problems with product search. Locate products instantly by scanning barcodes or searching by location and category.

Advanced Replenishment & Forecasting

Stock Forecasting

Get real-time reports on the on-hand, incoming, and outgoing stock. Predict out-of-stock dates based on historical trends and supplier lead times.

Automated Purchase Orders

Generate purchase requests when stock levels drop below a predefined level. Different levels can be selected for different stocks. Get the restocking going based on trends and forecasting.

Dynamic Reordering Rules

Customize inventory replenishment with auto-triggered purchase, manufacturing, or warehouse transfer orders based on minimum and maximum stock levels.

Make-to-Order Fulfillment

Automatically start manufacturing or procurement once the sales order is confirmed to maintain your inventory.

Complete Traceability & Audit Control

End-to-End Product Tracking

Monitor every movement of inventory from vendor procurement to customer delivery. Ensure complete visibility into the supply chain.

Lot & Serial Number Tracking

Track products using serial numbers and batch details to make sure that your inventory control is always accurate. Get detailed history records for future support and quality checks.

Inventory Updates

Get instant updates on inventory costs whenever there are any stock movements purchases, and scrapped products. Automatically integrate the records with accounting to not just reduce manual labor but also maintain an updated and synced record.

Comprehensive Audit Logs

Maintain a detailed record of stock movements, adjustments, and approvals. Gain full transparency into warehouse activities.

Product Management & Customization

Product Categorization

Organize inventory with multiple product types: storable, consumable, and service-based items. Assign custom attributes to have better control over your stocks.

Expiration & Shelf Life Management

Prioritize picking based on expiration dates. Set automated reminders for perishable goods.

Variant & Custom Field Management

Configure multiple product variants with unique attributes and real-time stock counts. Manage the fields for warehouse transfers and serial number tracking, so you are informed of every step of the process.

Vendor Pricelist Integration

Import vendor pricing and delivery schedules to streamline procurement and pricing decisions.

Seamless Shipping Label Generation

Generate carrier-specific shipping labels for seamless order dispatch with leading logistics providers.

Inventory Valuation & Financial Integration

Comprehensive Costing Methods

No need to deal with one particular type of costing method simply because there are no other options. Our Odoo Inventory supports FIFO, Average Cost (AVCO), and Standard Price costing methods. Choose the method that will fit your business best.

Real-Time Valuation

No need to be worried about late financial updates, because we've handled them too. Automated inventory valuation integrates with your accounting system for continuous financial updates.

Landed Cost Calculation

Incorporate additional costs such as tariffs, shipping fees, and vendor charges into your final inventory valuation.

Powerful Reporting & Insights

Double-Entry Inventory Management

Get rid of your worries about being in the dark about your stocks. Get complete visibility over stock movements and traceability across the entire supply chain, never missing any part of the chain.

Conclusion

Odoo CRM Inventory provides businesses with an active, scalable, and fully integrated inventory management system, ready to make your inventory management easier than ever before. You get real-time stock tracking, automated replenishment, multi-warehouse coordination, and much more. With our various inventory features, we guarantee efficiency at every stage of the supply chain. With advanced analytics, automated workflows, and smooth integrations of our Odoo Inventory, businesses can reduce their task complexities and improve customer satisfaction. Choosing Odoo CRM Inventory is a step towards smarter inventory management, allowing your businesses to stay ahead in a competitive market.