Odoo Inventory Management: Multi-Location, Traceability, and Logistics Optimization

• An understanding of inventory or warehouse management concepts
• Experience with business software or ERP systems
• Basic familiarity with the Odoo interface is helpful

Audience

• Warehouse and logistics managers
• Odoo implementation consultants
• Inventory control and supply chain professionals

Odoo Inventory is a powerful and flexible warehouse management system designed to streamline logistics, stock control, and traceability across multiple locations.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to implement and manage the Odoo Inventory module efficiently across a central warehouse and multiple secondary locations, with strong emphasis on traceability and scalability.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and manage a multi-location warehouse structure in Odoo.
• Track internal product movements and optimize transfers between warehouses.
• Record and trace purchase orders through reception and distribution.
• Enable and manage serial number and lot-based traceability.
• Design a scalable and well-organized inventory system aligned with best practices.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Odoo Inventory

• Overview of Odoo’s Inventory module and its integration with other modules
• Key features and use cases for warehouse management
• Understanding inventory flows and operations in Odoo

Warehouse and Location Configuration

• Creating and managing a central warehouse and multiple locations
• Internal routing between central and secondary locations
• Multi-step routes (e.g., pick, pack, ship)

Product and Stock Management

• Creating products with tracking options (by lots, serial numbers)
• Stock levels, reordering rules, and lead times
• Using product categories and units of measure

Managing Product Movements

• Manual and automated stock transfers
• Tracking inter-location transfers and replenishments
• Stock moves analysis and reporting

Purchase Orders and Reception Process

• Creating and validating purchase orders
• Product reception workflow and quality checks
• Integration with vendors and accounting

Traceability and Compliance

• Setting up lot and serial number tracking
• Traceability reports and audit trails
• Expiration dates and FIFO/LIFO strategies

Best Practices for Scalable Implementation

• Designing workflows for scalable growth
• Managing users, permissions, and access rights
• Monitoring KPIs and warehouse performance

Summary and Next Steps