We are excited to announce that our CEO, Francisco Estevez, was selected to present at Odoo Experience 2024, Europe’s biggest tech and business event, hosted in Brussels, Belgium. This event is a prestigious gathering of industry leaders, partners, clients, and open-source enthusiasts, featuring over 350 insightful talks designed to explore the latest advancements and best practices in business technology.
Francisco's presentation, “Streamlining Operations with Odoo: A Case Study of a Leading Food Manufacturer,” focused on how Effikacious helped a North American food manufacturer overcome operational challenges by implementing Odoo ERP, replacing outdated systems with streamlined processes for increased efficiency and business growth.
About Odoo Experience 2024
Odoo Experience is the signature annual event that brings together the entire Odoo ecosystem. Attendees include business leaders, developers, entrepreneurs, and open-source software enthusiasts from around the world. The event offers a rich blend of talks covering topics like accounting, manufacturing, inventory, HR, AI, and business growth, giving attendees insights into the newest features and the release of Odoo 18.
Attendees can network, participate in Q&A sessions, and learn from the experiences of experts and peers across diverse industries. The event attracts more than 35,000 participants from 150+ countries, creating a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and innovate.
Francisco Estevez’s Presentation: A Customer Success Story in Manufacturing
Francisco’s talk, held in Hall 10.A, was streamed live and is available for replay on YouTube. His session, "Streamlining Operations with Odoo: A Case Study of a Leading Food Manufacturer," shared valuable insights into the transformation of a company specializing in bread, snacks, and tortillas.
Key Highlights of the Presentation:
- Addressing Operational Challenges: Francisco outlined the challenges the manufacturer faced using manual processes and disconnected systems for accounting, invoicing, and distribution. They relied heavily on spreadsheets and paper-based records to manage food traceability and customer orders, creating inefficiencies.
- Overcoming Implementation Setbacks: The manufacturer had initially tried implementing another ERP system but abandoned it due to complexity and poor adoption. With Odoo’s user-friendly interface and customizable features, Effikacious successfully replaced the fragmented systems with an integrated ERP solution.
- Scope of the Solution: Francisco emphasized the comprehensive nature of the project, which included:
- Order receipt and manufacturing planning for distribution centers.
- Inventory validation and materials sourcing to manage ingredient and product flows.
- Manufacturing management, product distribution, and end-to-end documentation of operations with specific accounting transactions for bills and customer invoicing.
- Driving Change with Reports and Dashboards: One of the project’s key challenges was user adoption, as many employees were reluctant to move away from traditional spreadsheet-based processes. Francisco highlighted how Effikacious used custom dashboards in Odoo to track missing work and demonstrate the value of the new processes in real-time.
- Best Practices for Digital Transformation: Francisco discussed the importance of keeping the system as close to the original Odoo platform as possible to minimize customization and promote smoother adoption. He also explained how change management was instrumental in ensuring success.
This case study offered practical insights for businesses exploring Odoo ERP for process optimization, showcasing best practices and strategies for managing change effectively.
A Global Platform for Innovation and Collaboration
Francisco’s participation in Odoo Experience 2024 reflects Effikacious’s commitment to excellence and innovation in delivering transformative solutions for our clients. As a recognized leader in Odoo implementation, Francisco’s presentation resonated with industry professionals and highlighted the impact of effective ERP solutions on operational efficiency.
The event provided Francisco with the opportunity to engage with industry experts, exchange ideas, and build relationships within the global Odoo community. The conversations sparked at Odoo Experience 2024 will undoubtedly fuel new ideas and innovations that will shape Effikacious’s journey moving forward.
Watch Francisco’s Presentation On Demand
If you missed Francisco’s presentation, you can replay it on demand on YouTube
For more details about his talk, visit the Odoo Experience 2024 agenda here: Francisco at Odoo Experience in Belgium
We are proud to have Francisco represent Effikacious at Europe’s biggest tech and business event, showcasing our methodology and results to the global Odoo community. This achievement marks another milestone in our journey as we continue to deliver impactful digital transformation solutions for businesses across North America. Stay tuned for more updates from Odoo Experience 2024!
