Introduction
A mid-sized automotive parts manufacturer based in Pune had long relied on Tally ERP for its accounting needs. However, as operations expanded, they quickly realized that Tally could no longer support the intricacies of manufacturing workflows. With fragmented systems, growing data silos, and manual reconciliation across departments, the business was suffering from inefficiency, errors, and missed opportunities.
Business Challenges
The company operated two production facilities and maintained over 500 SKUs. They needed accurate production planning, better inventory control, and unified reporting. But with finance in Tally, production tracked manually, and inventory on spreadsheets, there was no single source of truth. Cross-functional communication was slow and prone to error. Leadership couldn’t access real-time information while on the move — critical in today’s competitive manufacturing landscape.
Limitations of the Existing System
Because Tally was primarily a desktop-based accounting solution, it failed to provide the scalability and cross-module integration that modern manufacturers need. Inventory mismatches caused frequent production halts. Procurement decisions were based on gut feel rather than live stock levels. Reporting was delayed, fragmented, and often inaccurate. And without a cloud manufacturing solution, remote access and collaborative planning were simply not possible.
Transition to Cloud Manufacturing ERP
After a consultation with Apagen Solutions, the leadership team was introduced to Odoo ERP — a flexible, open-source platform ideal for growing manufacturers. Our team conducted a business process review, identifying key bottlenecks across procurement, production, inventory, finance, and sales.
The client agreed to transition from Tally to a full-fledged cloud manufacturing ERP setup. We implemented the following Odoo modules:
- Manufacturing (MRP) for automated production planning
- Inventory and Warehouse with real-time stock tracking
- Sales & Purchase for quote-to-invoice automation
- Accounting for GST compliance and financial integration
- Quality for in-process inspections
- Employee and Timesheet for labor tracking
The entire implementation was completed in 12 weeks using a phased rollout approach. Legacy data from Tally — including customer ledgers, vendor bills, stock balances, and historical transactions — was carefully migrated using staging environments for validation.
Transformation Outcomes
With Odoo’s cloud-based architecture, the management team could now monitor operations remotely. Live dashboards showed order progress, raw material consumption, stock alerts, and cash flow — enabling faster decision-making.
Why It Worked
The transformation was more than just technical — it was operational and cultural. Teams adapted quickly thanks to our hands-on training sessions. We appointed department-wise “ERP champions” to help with internal adoption and feedback during rollout.
What made the difference was our approach. Apagen Solutions acted not just as an implementation vendor, but as a business partner. We translated operational challenges into smart ERP workflows using Odoo’s flexible architecture. Our manufacturing domain experience, especially with Indian tax and compliance structures, helped tailor the platform to the client’s real-world needs.
About Apagen Solutions
With more than 200 successful ERP projects under our belt, Apagen Solutions combines technical skill with industry know-how. From GST-ready accounting to shopfloor automation, we build cloud manufacturing ERP systems that don’t just work — they scale, evolve, and deliver ROI.
This client is now expanding into vendor self-service portals, maintenance automation, and predictive analytics — all powered by Odoo.
Take the Next Step
If your business has outgrown Tally and you’re struggling to manage production, inventory, or finance across spreadsheets and disconnected systems, it’s time to move to the cloud.
Schedule a free ERP consultation with Apagen Solutions today and see how Odoo can future-proof your manufacturing operations.
