Published 5th March 2020
What is Odoo/OpenERP?
What is an Open Source ERP?
Saudi Arabian businesses are under increasing pressure to modernize operations, improve financial visibility, and comply with evolving regulations such as VAT and ZATCA e-invoicing. As organizations align with Vision 2030, many decision-makers face a common challenge: disconnected systems, manual reporting, limited scalability, and high operational costs.
This is where Odoo ERP Saudi Arabia emerges as a powerful solution. Designed for flexibility, scalability, and localization, Odoo helps Saudi businesses streamline operations and drive sustainable digital transformation.
In this article, we explain what Odoo (formerly Open ERP) is, why it is gaining rapid adoption in the Kingdom, and how iWesabe, a leading Odoo partner Saudi Arabia, helps organizations implement it successfully.
The ERP Challenge for Businesses in Saudi Arabia
Many companies across Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and other commercial hubs still rely on fragmented systems for accounting, sales, inventory, HR, and reporting. This leads to:
- Limited real-time financial visibility for CFOs
- Manual processes that increase operational risk
- Difficulty complying with ZATCA, VAT, and local tax regulations
- Systems that cannot scale with business growth
With Saudi Arabia accelerating its digital transformation, businesses need ERP software that is agile, compliant, and future-ready.
What is Odoo?
Odoo Also known as Open ERP was founded by Fabien Pinckaers in 2005. The word Odoo is the acronym of On Demand Open Object. Odoo is a large collection of business-related applications and modules like CRM, Sales management, E-commerce, Warehouse management, Purchase management, Accounting suit, Manufacturing management, HRMS etc.. All these basic modules collectively called as Enterprise Resource Planning software.
Apart from its basic modules, Odoo has more than 14,000 third party Apps/Plugins available in its app store. Each of them is custom built for different user needs. Today, Odoo is one of the widely used open source ERP solutions in the market.
What Makes Odoo ERP Different?
What Makes Odoo ERP Different?
Odoo is a modular, integrated ERP platform that unifies all core business functions into a single system. Unlike traditional ERP software, Odoo allows companies to start small and expand as needed.
Key Characteristics of Odoo ERP
- Modular Architecture: Accounting, Sales, CRM, Inventory, Manufacturing, HR, Payroll, Projects, and more
- Single Integrated Platform: One database, one source of truth
- Highly Customizable: Adapted to Saudi business workflows
- User-Friendly Interface: Faster user adoption across departments
- Scalable: Suitable for SMEs and large enterprises
This flexibility is why many executives consider Odoo the Best ERP system in Saudi Arabia for growing organizations.
Who can Implement an Odoo ERP for You?
Odoo SA (the company itself), as well as Odoo, authorized service partners around the world provides Odoo implementation and related services to its users. Basically, there are two type professionals who can perform Odoo implementation services.
1. Odoo ERP Developer
2. Odoo ERP Techno functionalist.
In the past, IT professionals who only had technical skills or functional expertise were much sought after. But today, professionals with both technical skills and functional expertise (also called techno-functional professional) are in great demand.
In the case of Odoo, a well experienced Odoo consultant can sketch the entire business diagram. They can provide the chart of application that must be installed and other customization requirements. Odoo developer can enhance/customize the existing source code as per the consultant's suggestions.
> Odoo Developer skill set:
1. Good Python Knowledge.
2. Expertise in web technologies like CSS, javascript, XML, CSV, and HTML.
3. Standard Business process functional knowledge.
4. API framework knowledge.
5. Expertise in Postgresql.
6. Testing skills.
> Odoo Techno-Functional professional skill set:
All the developer skill (Listed above)
1. Outstanding in Business functional knowledge.
2. A comprehensive idea of Odoo app store
3. Good collaboration capacity with developers and clients.
4. Good parsing & feasibility analysis skills.
5. Ability assess future business expansion requirements
Odoo ERP Technical Architecture
All ERPs uses a set of core technology and in case of Odoo, it is as follows.
1. Odoo/ERP uses MVC based Architecture.
2. Models are the classes stored in PostgreSQL database.
3. Views are the web or GTK clients.
4. Controllers are the ORM methods or API which interacts with view and models.
5. API framework with third-party services.
Odoo ERP Implementation methodology:
Odoo can be implemented in two ways. Either you can host it on any server (preferably Linux based) or you can use it locally. It depends on the user needs. In both cases the basic implementation steps are:
1. Install basic Odoo.
2. Set up the load balancing if you need
3. Set up the database.
4. Install Odoo applications.
5. Install customized apps if any.
6. Configure the basic master like company info, users details etc..
7. Configure user wise access levels.
8. And use.
The Importance of Choosing the Right Odoo Partner in Saudi Arabia
While Odoo is powerful, its success depends heavily on proper implementation. Many ERP failures occur due to poor requirement analysis, lack of localization, or inadequate post-go-live support.
This is why working with an experienced Odoo implementation Saudi Arabia partner is critical.
What a Professional Odoo Partner Delivers
- Business process analysis aligned with Saudi market needs
- ZATCA and VAT-compliant configuration
- Advanced Odoo customization Saudi Arabia
- Skilled Odoo developers Saudi Arabia for integrations and enhancements
- Ongoing Odoo support Saudi Arabia after go-live
Why iWesabe is a Trusted Odoo ERP Expert in Saudi Arabia
iWesabe is a specialized Odoo ERP implementation company with deep expertise in the Saudi market. As an official partner and recognized gold partner, iWesabe helps organizations maximize ERP ROI through structured, compliant, and scalable implementations.
What Sets iWesabe Apart
- Proven experience with ERP projects in Saudi Arabia
- Strong understanding of local compliance and regulations
- Dedicated functional consultants and technical experts
- End-to-end services: consulting, implementation, customization, training, and support
- A reputation as one of the best partners among ERP companies in Saudi Arabia
Whether you are replacing legacy systems or implementing ERP for the first time, iWesabe ensures your Odoo journey is smooth and future-proof.
Take the Next Step with iWesabe
iWesabe helps Saudi businesses unlock the full potential of Odoo through expert consulting, localized implementation, and reliable long-term support.
Contact iWesabe today to schedule a consultation and discover how Odoo ERP can transform your business in Saudi Arabia.
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Published 5th March 2020
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