đź“„ Linkage Foods Odoo Implementation

1. Implementation Plan with Hour Estimate

Phases (from Odoo official methodology):

  1. Discovery & ROI Analysis

  2. Project Kick-off

  3. Implementation (Configuration & Data Migration)

  4. Validation & Training

  5. Go-Live

  6. Hypercare/Post Go-Live

  7. Continuous Improvement (Optional for later phases)

Typical Hour Estimates (Mid-size Manufacturing, ~30-40 users)

Phase Estimated Hours Key Deliverables
1. Discovery & ROI Analysis 40 Workshops, process mapping, RTM, solution fit assessment
2. Project Kick-off 12 Stakeholder alignment, project plan, communication, methodology training
3. Implementation 120 App config, master data migration, test import, workflows, minor Studio
4. Validation & Training 40 User acceptance tests, trainer workshops, sandbox, cheat sheets
5. Go-Live 16 Final migration, production cutover, access setup, live support
6. Hypercare/Post Go-Live 16 Intensive support, minor fixes, transition to normal support
Total (Phase 1 Go-Live) 244


For future distribution phase, budgeting +100-120 hours is reasonable.

These are ballpark hours for direct project team (not end-user time).

2. Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)

Copy-paste directly into Excel for best formatting.

# Requirement / Client Question Business Process / Need Odoo Standard Solution (Module/Feature) Configuration / Module Coverage (Standard/Studio/Custom) Gap/Comment
1 Order Processing Client order capture to delivery Sales, Manufacturing, Inventory Sales Orders, MRP Orders Standard None
2 Inventory Management Raw/FG stock control, tracking Inventory Multi-location, internal moves Standard None
3 Purchasing Integration Sync purchasing with stock/orders Purchase, Inventory RFQs, PO automation, lead times Standard None
4 Manufacturing Bread, Rice, Meat Flows Product-specific manufacturing steps MRP, Work Centers, Routings Work Center, Routing, BoMs Standard None
5 Shared Worklines Multi-product line resource mgmt MRP > Work Centers, Planning Work centers shared in BoMs Standard None
6 High-Volume Orders (10–15k/day) Scale production + delivery MRP, Inventory, Batch Operations Batch MO, order splitting Standard None
7 Multiple Warehouses/Locations 9+ sites, clustering, expansion Inventory > Locations Warehouse/Location setup Standard None
8 Main Office as Raw Material Source Centralized procurement/distribution Inventory > Routes, Procurement Rules Inter-warehouse rules Standard None
9 Real-Time Inventory Tracking Stock visibility Inventory > Real-time Tracking, Mobile Barcode, scheduled counts Standard None
10 Product Types/Variants Ready-to-eat, bread, rice, meats Inventory > Product Variants, BoM Product variant setup Standard None
11 Quality Checks (Metal Detection, etc.) Process QA, safety compliance Manufacturing > Quality, Studio if needed Quality points, test steps Standard+Studio Might need Studio fields for non-std tests
12 Delivery to Client Warehouses Same Day Same-day logistics Inventory > Delivery Orders, Route Planning Immediate transfers, scheduling Standard None
13 Data Migration from Spreadsheets Import master/operational data Odoo Import Tools CSV/XLS templates, mapping Standard None
14 Existing Accounting System Integration No new accounting for now N/A Not in initial scope N/A For Phase 2 only
15 User Roles (30-40 Users) Security, process control Odoo User Groups, Access Rights Group/role setup Standard None
16 Active Production Workforce (300 workers) Work order management MRP, Shop Floor App Operator assignments Standard None
17 Sales Team Usage Order entry, client mgmt Sales, CRM Pipeline, quotations Standard None
18 Location Expansion (3 more) Scale to new offices Inventory > Warehouses, Multi-company (if needed) Add new locations Standard None
19 Demand Planning/Forecasting Stock forecast, production planning Inventory Forecast, MRP Master Production Manual/auto forecast Standard None
20 Multi-step Manufacturing (Mixing, Cooling, Packaging, etc.) Complex production flows MRP Routings, Work Orders Routing per product, custom steps Standard None
21 Traceability (Raw-to-FG, Batch) Food safety, recalls Inventory > Lots/Serials, Traceability Enable lot/serial tracking Standard None
22 QA Test Data Logging Capture process/QA data Quality App, Studio Add custom test fields Studio Needed for non-standard test metrics
23 Metal Detection Results Track metal check per batch Quality App, Studio Add test/check fields Studio Studio fields on Quality Checks
24 Custom Reports/Batch History Compliance, QA, batch genealogy Reports, Studio, Export Custom report, data export Studio Studio for custom format, else Excel
25 Real-Time KPI Dashboards Monitor production, yield, quality Dashboards, Pivot, Studio Custom dashboard Standard+Studio Studio for custom indicators
26 Integration with Distribution (future) Sales, Inventory, Purchase integration Standard Odoo apps, possible multi-company Phase 2 Standard For later phase
27 Budget/Cost Constraints Track project spend Project, Timesheets, Budgets Budget module Standard None

3. Summarized Gap List

# Requirement Standard Coverage Notes / Needed Action
22 QA/Test Data Logging Partial (Quality App) Studio fields for non-standard QA/test points
23 Metal Detection Data Partial (Quality App) Studio fields for metal check/test
24 Custom Batch/Compliance Reports Export/Studio Studio for custom regulatory formats
25 Custom KPI Dashboards Standard, Studio for custom Studio for custom KPIs beyond pivot

Note:

All major requirements are covered by Odoo standard modules (Inventory, MRP, Quality, Sales, Purchase).

Studio (no-code) customizations are enough for extra QA/test fields and custom dashboards/reports. No hard development is needed for Phase 1.

How to use this matrix:

  • For each client requirement, confirm the mapping to Odoo’s standard modules.

  • Use “Studio” only for fields, views, reports not present in standard.

  • List any process/requirement that cannot be done in standard+Studio as a “hard” gap (none in Phase 1 for this client).

  • Attach this to project documentation, keep updated during workshops!