Gathering requirements

Setting up an Odoo system is no easy task. Many companies get into trouble by believing that they can just install the software and throw in some data. Inevitably, the scope of the project grows and what was supposed to be a simple system ends up becoming a confusing mess. Fortunately, Odoo's modular design will allow you to take a systematic approach to implement Odoo for your business.

Implementing Odoo using a modular approach

The bare bones installation of Odoo simply provides a limited messaging system. To manage your Odoo implementation, you must begin with the planning of the applications with which you will work first. Odoo allows you to install just what you need now and then install additional Odoo applications as you better define your requirements. It can be valuable to take this approach when you are considering how to implement Odoo for your own business.

Tip

Don't try and install all the applications and get everything running all at once. Instead, break...