While the goal is to minimize unnecessary developments to ensure an optimal return on investment, there are situations where advanced customizations are essential. These adjustments may include modifying existing features, automating certain workflows, creating dedicated modules, or integrating with external tools.
Each development must meet a specific business need and provide real added value to the company.
When should you opt for custom development in Odoo?
Although Odoo's philosophy is based on using its standard features, there are situations where custom developments are necessary to meet your company's specific requirements.
In such cases, it is essential to limit customizations to aspects that provide real added value while ensuring the solution's sustainability and simplicity.
Custom developments are particularly recommended when:
- Business processes are complex or very specific and cannot be effectively covered by Odoo's standard features.
- There is a need for integration with external tools (CRM, e-commerce platforms, logistics solutions, etc.) that require custom connectors.
- Advanced automation is required to improve process efficiency without manual intervention.
- Regulatory or industry-specific requirements impose custom adjustments to comply with local standards.
Who is
our custom Odoo
development service aimed at?
Custom development for Odoo is aimed at companies with specific needs, often related to their
industry
or the complexity of their business processes.
Whether you're in the startup phase,
migration, or digital transformation, we help you adapt Odoo to your requirements
and ensure that the ERP is truly aligned with your strategic goals.
Here are the types of businesses that will particularly benefit from our custom development service:
The different
types of
developments
on Odoo
When it is necessary to customize Odoo to meet your company's specific needs, there are several types of developments we can implement. Each development aims to improve productivity, optimize workflows, and ensure better integration with your existing tools.
Here are the main types of custom developments we offer:
1Customization of existing features
Odoo's standard features are powerful, but some businesses have specific needs that require adjustments. Customizing existing modules allows you to tailor Odoo to your business requirements without starting from scratch.
2Workflow automation
Custom automations are necessary when a business process is too complex or specific to be handled by Odoo's standard automation features. These developments aim to meet particular needs, integrate external systems, or manage advanced workflows that are not covered...
3Creation of specific new modules
When your company's needs cannot be met by Odoo's standard modules, developing custom modules becomes necessary. These modules are designed to address unique business requirements while seamlessly integrating with Odoo.
4Integration with external tools (APIs & connectors)
One of Odoo's strengths is its ability to integrate with other tools through APIs and specific connectors. We can develop custom integrations to connect Odoo with your other business systems and external software, creating a cohesive and efficient digital ecosystem.
5Customization of documents and reports
The documents and reports generated by Odoo are essential for tracking and analyzing your company's activity. When standard reports do not meet specific needs, we create customized documents tailored to your requirements.
Our commitments for controlled development
We take great care to ensure that each development is designed to add value and improve the efficiency of your business processes, while adhering to best development practices. Our solutions are built to be robust, scalable, and easy to maintain over time, ensuring maximum return on investment for your company.
Our ready-to-use solutions: sharing developments
At Eezee, we believe that ready-to-use solutions can be adapted to meet your specific needs while reducing costs and deployment time. By leveraging our shared developments, we provide robust and tested solutions while maintaining the flexibility to customize where necessary.
Key benefits :
- Cost reduction: Using proven solutions for faster and more cost-effective implementation.
- Time savings: Accelerated implementation with already optimized and tested solutions.
- Stability: Reliable solutions compatible with future Odoo updates.
- Easy customization: Quickly adapt solutions to your specific business needs.
Examples of shared solutions
E-commerce
Connectors
Seamless integration with
Shopify, Magento, etc.
Logistics
Connectors
Automated stock management
with 3PL platforms.
Financial
Modules
Adaptation of financial workflows
to your specific requirements.
Our solutions are designed to be easily adapted to various industries.
Explore our industry-specific solutions to see how we have already optimized
Odoo for specific sectors.
Odoo Studio
: an alternative to custom developments?
Odoo Studio is ideal for small businesses or minor adjustments. It allows you to customize Odoo without coding by adding custom fields, modifying views, or creating simple reports. It is a quick and easy solution for basic needs.
However, for complex automations, deep modifications of business logic, or integrations with external systems, Odoo Studio has its limitations. In these cases, custom development is necessary to meet the specific requirements of the business.
Development only
on Odoo SH and
Odoo On Premise
Custom developments are only possible on Odoo SH (dedicated cloud mode) and Odoo On-Premise (local installation). These two options provide the flexibility needed to deeply customize the ERP and integrate specific features that are not covered by the standard version or Odoo Studio.
If you are using Odoo Online (SaaS), you are limited to standard features and basic customizations via Odoo Studio, without the possibility of specific developments or advanced integrations. With Odoo SH and Odoo On-Premise, we have full control over the architecture, allowing us to tailor the ERP to your needs while ensuring compatibility with future Odoo updates.
Migrating a custom development comes at a cost.
When a custom development is made on Odoo, there is a cost associated with its migration
during updates or version changes.
These costs arise from several factors:
Adaptation to new versions
Each new version of Odoo may introduce changes that make certain custom developments incompatible. Migration requires updating the code, checking its compatibility, and adapting the custom features to ensure they continue to function correctly.
Additional maintenance time
Custom developments increase the ERP's maintenance time, as each update or system modification must be tested to ensure it doesn't impact the existing customizations.
Risk of technical debt
If developments are not properly executed or documented, it can create technical debt, making future updates longer and more expensive. It is therefore important to optimize developments so that they are as scalable and maintainable as possible.
Our methodology for
controlled development.
At Eezee, we start by analyzing your specific needs to ensure a development aligned with your business objectives. We design each solution in a modular and scalable way, following an agile approach that allows for regular adjustments based on your feedback.
Before deployment, we rigorously test the features to ensure their reliability.
Once the solution is implemented, we provide comprehensive documentation and training for your teams, followed by post-deployment support to ensure the sustainability of the solution.
To learn more about our approach, discover our Solution Design and methodology.
Discover our Solution Design
Why choose Eezee for your custom developments?
Choosing Eezee for your custom Odoo developments means trusting a team of experts who are committed to aligning technology with business strategy. We guarantee personalized solutions that are perfectly suited to your specific needs, while ensuring they are scalable and easy to maintain.
Our key strengths include :
- Deep expertise With over 250 successful projects, our team has recognized expertise in Odoo integration and development.
- Agile and collaborative approach We work hand in hand with you at every stage of the project, ensuring that the final solution meets your expectations and specific challenges.
- Scalable and sustainable solutions Each development is designed to be scalable, ensuring that your ERP grows with your business without creating technical debt.
- Support and guidance We don’t just deliver a solution. We support you throughout the entire process and provide post-deployment follow-up to ensure a successful adoption. For any questions or assistance, consult our support team.
At Eezee, we are committed to simplifying processes, optimizing performance and
providing you with custom solutions that enable you to gain a lasting competitive
advantage.