Odoo makes the housing sector easier

SH-ENTREPRISE decided to implement Odoo, a flexible and scalable ERP system.

Customer name	SH company
Sector	Home improvement
Size	5 employees
Odoo applications implemented	Accounting

SH-ENTREPRISE is a major player in home improvement in the French West Indies and Guyana, operating through three distinct business areas:

A network of shops specialising in bedding, sofas and household linen, under the TROPIC LITERIE and L'ATELIER DU CONFORT banners.
AVM Saint Barthélémy, a workshop for the manufacture and installation of aluminium joinery.
Property management and development.

Faced with the need to centralise information, optimise internal processes and facilitate collaboration between geographically dispersed teams, SH-ENTREPRISE decided to implement Odoo, a flexible and scalable ERP. The aim was to simplify the management of sales, accounting and project management, while providing greater visibility for the company's directors.

Why Odoo?

SH-ENTREPRISE chose Odoo for several reasons:

A comprehensive ERP solution tailored to the needs of a multi-activity company : Odoo is a modular ERP solution that allows SH-ENTREPRISE to integrate all its processes under a single platform, from sales management to accounting and project management.
A scalable solution : Odoo is an ERP that meets SH-ENTREPRISE's immediate needs, while being flexible enough to support the company's future growth and diversification plans.
A well-established reputation : Odoo's growing popularity and its reputation for flexibility and a wide range of functions reinforced SH-ENTREPRISE's confidence in its choice of this solution.

Results obtained with Odoo

Odoo is still being rolled out, but a number of tangible results have already been observed:

Improved sales and stock management : Odoo has made it possible to centralise sales and stock information in TROPIC LITERIE and L'ATELIER DU CONFORT shops, providing real-time visibility of stock levels and sales.
Centralised, up-to-date accounting : Accounting is now managed in rel time, enabling SH-ENTREPRISE to accurately monitor financial flows and optimise cash management. Certain activities that were previously outsourced, such as structural accounting, have been brought back in-house thanks to Odoo.
Simplification of joinery manufacturing and installation processes : Odoo's project management module has facilitated planning, order management and site monitoring for AVM Saint Barthélémy, reducing errors and improving the efficiency of teams on the ground.
Improved property management : Odoo's project management module has enabled SH-ENTREPRISE to better manage the promotion and management of property assets, ensuring more accurate monitoring of project stages and smooth communication between the various players involved.

Working with Nalios

Nalios' support was essential to the successful implementation of Odoo. Here are the points highlighted by Edouard Huyghues Despointes, Administrative and Financial Director of SH-ENTREPRISE:

Expertise and project management : ‘The Nalios team demonstrated total mastery of Odoo and great rigour in project management. Their structured approach enabled a successful implementation, even in a multi-activity environment like ours.’
Dedicated support and in-house expertise : ‘The support provided by Nalios, with experts specialising in specific areas, has been a real asset. This network of expertise enabled us to quickly resolve the specific challenges encountered in each area of our business.’
A method based on simplicity and efficiency : ‘Nalios’ approach was to look for simple, standardised and effective solutions. We have limited custom developments to what is strictly necessary, enabling us to maintain a fluid and easily upgradeable system.’
In-depth needs analysis : ‘Nalios’ needs analysis was very precise. They were able to identify our priorities and offer us appropriate solutions which now enable us to manage our operations effectively.’

Conclusion

The implementation of Odoo at SH-ENTREPRISE has already resulted in significant gains in terms of operational efficiency, visibility for managers and management of internal processes. Although the project is still underway, the initial results are very encouraging, notably the simplification of accounting processes, sales tracking and the management of joinery and property projects.

With Odoo, SH-ENTREPRISE has not only optimised its current processes, but is also preparing to support its future growth while ensuring more fluid and centralised management of its various activities. Nalios' support, with its expertise and working method, was a key factor in ensuring the success of this digital transformation.