Odoorella Part II

An ERP Fairytale - Searching for Secrets...

In case you want a refresher on part one Odoorella Part I

Searching for Secrets…

Leaving The Ballroom with no sign of the lovely stranger, Prints called the Fairly Good Mutter consultant, Auntie Change.

“We have four short-listed solutions for Prints:

  • NotSweet
  • Ms Diamix
  • Saggy X3
  • Epicost

We will ask for detailed proposals, Sir,” said Auntie Change.

“Okay, they’re the usual suspects, I have to say an online search would come up with that list, that we are paying you for.  What about the lady that wasn’t invited to the Ball?  Where is she on your list?”  said Prints, with a tone of improbable expectation.

“Oh, I discussed with my colleague, Luke Atnew.  We cannot include them without a feasibility study on Odoo.  We could do one, but more delays and cost.”  Auntie Change made her position clear.

“Odoo, that was it, I don’t think I got the ladies name, but that is what I want to look at.  It seems to cover everything now and, in the future, and very cheap.

I am going to do this myself.  Thanks, and goodbye,” replied Prints, with assertive dismissal.

Prints was joined by his Office Manager, Dot Wright, and the Operations Manager, May Kit on a quest to make sure Odoo was right for them.  They searched for “Scotland and North England Odoo Partner” – it took them to www.Odoo.com.  With a list of Partners, the team agreed that this was going to be easier than they thought - 

After typing in details, Dot was telephoned by Odoo Direct – “Well, that has to be the best option, and we will look at who else we can try,” said Dot.

They contacted the biggest, shiniest, top of the list Partner, The Wise Ones.  Another one that looked to have a good reputation and a good mix of clients, called Gravy.  And that would do for now.  He wanted to thank the lady that introduced him to Odoo, but was he going to find her?

The Prints team reworked the Fairly Good Mutter requirements for the prospective implementation partners.

Odoo Direct emailed back very quickly to notify Prints that they recommend working with partners as they do not engage directly on projects that require a detailed specification of requirements.

Okay,” thought Prints – “that leaves two – and I’ll try to find the lady.”  And he set about going through all of the UK Partners’ websites.

Dot and May discussed their needs with the potential partners.  Both wanted a detailed understanding of requirements before committing to costs for implementation, but were happy to demonstrate the software and give rough-cut estimates.

Wise provided a good presentation online.  They started off as web-based kitchen and Bathroom solution providers called Titanic Sinks; implemented Odoo and liked it so much they changed their name and become Odoo Partners, with lots of experience, qualifications, staff, projects, gongs and medals.

Gravy provided an equally high-quality presentation and also had a deep knowledge in Odoo.  The Prints team found them very personable.  They were slightly more expensive on the estimates.

On Thursday evening the Prints team decided they wanted to deliberate options and would decide on Monday.  After a long day, they treated themselves to a couple of drinks at their favourite work pub The Steam Inn.

Prints caught the bus home after a productive couple of drinks and good chats. He would pick up his car in the morning.  He decided to go upstairs on the bus.  The young lady on the seat in front was on her phone. Not consciously looking but the screen looked familiar.  He edged his head forward and – she was using Odoo on her phone – what a coincidence.  Moving to the side he looked at her, and she turned uncomfortably.  It was her – the Odoo stranger from the Ball.  “Forgive me, young lady, did you show me Odoo at the Ballroom last week?”

“Ah – hello Sir.  How are you getting on?  I had a call from Luke, and he said you decided to look at alternatives”

“This is my stop – please come and see me tomorrow if you can,” said Prints, passing on his business card.

Prints had found his Odoorella, she came into their office, May took her through operations, Dot showed her administration, order processing and accounting.  She was told to “follow our processes and programme Odoo – can you do that!”

Odoorella replied – “if you are looking to do exactly what you do now, get a mirror.  If you want to get the most out of your new software, adapt to industry best practice where you can, keep things simple, and do not bite off more than your day job will let you chew!”

And they lived happily ever after.  Turns out the ERP fairytale does come true.

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Odoorella Part II
Andy Scott 16 October 2024
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