Odoo is a fully integrated, open-source business management suite that covers everything from CRM, Sales, and Accounting to Inventory, HR, Projects, Manufacturing, HR, and Marketing — all in one modular platform. It helps companies of all sizes streamline operations, improve productivity, and drive sustainable growth.

Odoo was founded in 2005 by Fabien Pinckaers in Belgium under the name TinyERP. As its popularity grew worldwide, it was rebranded as OpenERP and later renamed Odoo. Today, Odoo has evolved into one of the world’s leading open-source business management platforms, trusted by millions of users and supported by a global network of developers and partners.

Unlike traditional ERP systems, Odoo is modular, flexible, and cost-effective. You can start with just the apps you need and add more as your business grows — without paying for features you don’t use. Odoo’s modern design, powerful integrations, and open-source foundation make it easy to adapt for virtually any industry or process.

No — there’s no strict minimum or maximum number of users. Odoo can be used by a single user or scaled to support thousands of users across multiple departments and locations. You can easily add or remove users as your team grows.

Odoo is used across diverse industries such as retail, manufacturing, trading, e-commerce, construction, real estate, healthcare, education, logistics, and professional services. Its flexibility allows it to be adapted to different workflows, compliance requirements, and market demands.

Odoo is fully web-based and cloud-ready, so you can access it from any desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection. Plus, Odoo offers dedicated mobile applications for Android and iOS, so you can manage your business operations anytime, anywhere.

At Trend SI, we follow a clear, step-by-step process designed to keep your Odoo project smooth and predictable. This usually includes business analysis, solution design, system configuration, data migration, user training, testing, and go-live support.

But we also know that no two businesses are exactly alike — so our process is always flexible. Depending on your company’s size, goals, and level of readiness, we may add or adjust certain steps. This way, you get a practical, tailored implementation plan that works for where you are now — and where you want to go next.

Yes — in fact, phased implementation is one of the smartest and most effective ways to roll out Odoo, especially for growing companies or those with multiple departments and complex operations.

At Trend SI, we often recommend a phased approach for several reasons:

• Faster Results: By going live with priority modules first (like CRM, Sales, or Inventory), you start seeing value early without waiting for the full scope to be delivered.
• Reduced Risk: Rolling out in phases allows your team to adjust gradually, test processes, and give feedback that improves the next phase.
• Smoother Adoption: Smaller, focused rollouts prevent overwhelming users and help build confidence with each stage.
• Better Resource Management: You can spread training, support, and decision-making over time, which is more manageable for both your team and ours.

Phases can be based on modules, teams, locations, or business priorities — and we design each rollout plan around your actual goals, capacity, and timeline.

At Trend SI, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all go-live. We work closely with you to sequence the implementation in a way that delivers results early and keeps momentum strong throughout the journey.

The timeframe for an Odoo project can vary widely — typically anywhere from one month to 12 months. A smaller business implementing just one or two modules might be up and running in as little as four to six weeks, while a larger company with 500–1,000 employees rolling out a full, multi-department Odoo system may take up to 12 months to complete the entire scope.

At Trend SI, we’re known for being time-efficient without cutting corners. We design phased rollouts so you can start seeing results early — for example, even on longer, complex projects, your team could be live with a core module within the first month. This means you get business value fast while we keep working in the background to deliver the rest in manageable stages.

Every business is different, so we tailor the timeline to match your priorities, complexity, and readiness — always balancing speed, quality, and minimal disruption.

Start by getting your key processes and requirements clear. Know which departments will use Odoo first, who your internal champions are, and what data needs to be migrated. Don’t worry — Trend SI guides you through this readiness phase so you don’t waste time on “perfect plans.” Sometimes, starting lean is better than overthinking.

Yes — user training is a key part of every implementation we deliver at Trend SI. We focus on ensuring your team can confidently use Odoo from day one — not just that the system is set up.

Our training approach is:

• Role-based and practical, built around the real tasks your team performs.
• Interactive and hands-on, using your actual workflows and data in a test environment.
• Flexible in format, with in-person, remote, and hybrid options available.

The type and depth of training we deliver varies based on your team size, industry, and the modules being implemented — so a small trading company rolling out Sales and Inventory will have a different training path than a large real estate firm going live with CRM, Projects, and Field Services.

We also offer:

• Early onboarding for key users, so internal champions are ready to lead.
• Refresher sessions and post-go-live support, to keep adoption strong.
• Built-in system guidance, to support users as they navigate the platform.

At Trend SI, training is not a one-off event — it’s an essential part of driving long-term success with Odoo.