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Hello and welcome to ERPOpenSource.Guru, your one-stop shop for all things Open Source. Here you can find a variety of solutions to frequently asked questions about Open Source ERP that will assist you in realizing its full potential. If you don’t find the answer you need, feel free to offer your own. This is a living, breathing information exchange where questions are constantly updated, so if you don’t find it, feel free to post your own. Open Source Integrators (OSIOdoo )’s experts are committed to providing answers that both clarify and empower.
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Q:
In Odoo, how can I run an Inventory Valuation Report?
A:
Navigate to the Inventory App.
Select Inventory Valuation from the purple title bar's Reports option.
This is the format of your Inventory Valuation Report.
The costing method used to build up your organization’s Odoo Accounting module is the basis for your inventory valuation report.
Please see the 3rd version of Financial Accounting with Odoo for more information on GAAP (generally recognized accounting principles) compliant costing methodologies.
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Is it possible to export Odoo data to Microsoft Excel for analysis?
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Odoo allows you to simply export data to Excel for further analysis. Odoo's reporting, pivot views, and charting, on the other hand, may eliminate the requirement for Excel in many cases.
Q:
Is Odoo a cloud-based or on-premise ERP?
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Odoo can be used in a variety of ways. Cloud hosting and on-premise servers are both simple to utilize.
Q:
My computer is having issues. How do I persuade my IT department that the problem must be resolved immediately?
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When a doctor is treating a sick patient, the first thing he or she does is gather information on the symptoms. "Do you have a fever?" they'll inquire. Do you have a sore throat? They might do tests to see if the patient has a strep infection, or they might prescribe blood work if they suspect a more serious problem. The doctor decides on treatment depending on the symptoms that are visible. Similarly, your IT department handles IT issues based on visible difficulties. By providing clear details about the situation up front, you can assist your IT specialist in assisting you. Here are two incredibly effective approaches for informing your IT department about difficulties.Recreate the issue. Clearly communicate what to do and where to go to experience the problem. What are the steps for reproducing the problem by clicking? What kind of information did you put in? What were your expectations for the outcome? Instead, what happened? Make a note of the issue. If feasible, use screen images or video capturing software to show the problem or issue to your IT team.
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Our company has a total of 100 users. Is Odoo a suitable fit for us?
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Yes. Odoo can go from a small firm with a few users to a large corporation with thousands of staff. Odoo requires more servers and memory to run in organizations with more users and a larger database. Smaller databases and fewer users necessitate less memory and fewer servers.
Q:
Is Odoo and open source technology as safe as other ERP solutions?
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Open source ERP software is a safe option. The connection between the server and the Odoo user is encrypted in Odoo. By user and group, system administrators allocate and limit functionality and rights. The source code for Odoo is open to the public. This is the true assurance of safety.
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What are the benefits of utilizing open source ERP software like Odoo?
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Users and organizations have complete freedom and flexibility in customizing their ERP system thanks to open source technologies. Users can modify the software at the source code level because it is not proprietary. Users can also join the Odoo community, where people from all over the world collaborate to support one another.
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Is it cheaper or more expensive to use Open Source software?
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"They can't handle the truth," as Jack Nicholson would remark in this situation. The situation isn't as simple as it appears. To answer this question for each organization, a full SWOTS analysis is required. What makes open source software the ideal option for one organization may be the worst option for another. Before making any recommendations, any qualified open source software integrator will conduct that examination.
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My company appears to be in a constant state of development and change. I believe there is a mechanism for dealing with this in Open Source software called continuous integration. Could you elaborate on the continuous integration notion or idea?
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Continuous Integration is the idea that, rather having a one-time integration, light up, or execution of a single transformative event, a business can incrementally improve every day at a far lower cost when integration is ongoing. With this methodology, best-in-class Open Source Integrators will show your firm how to avoid the massive HR and change management restraining pressures. The underlying idea is that you should be evolving every day rather than storing it for a special occasion.
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Is it possible for my organization to operate my old version of proprietary ERP software alongside the new Open Source ERP installation? Is it possible that this will generate too many obstacles?
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Yes, you certainly can. However, the devil is in the details, and in this case, it's more about the how than the what. This problem necessitates careful sequencing and change management.
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Is it necessary for me to hire a separate integrator to assist me with my open source accounting, sales, logistics, and operational efforts? I can't seem to find somebody who is actually knowledgeable about Open Source software across the organization.
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Many people can use Open Source coding libraries, but only a few are experts in all of the functional areas that go into making them work together to achieve smooth, real-time operations. To execute this work correctly, cross-discipline teams of experts in each of the functional areas are required. One of the few is our company. Here's where you can learn more about our teams.
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Why would someone choose Open Source software over proprietary or large-scale software?
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Flexibility, time-to-utilization, and down-line expenses to adapt, establish, or retain a competitive advantage are all advantages. Just consider it for a moment. When the majority of organizations utilize the same ERP capabilities, when new features are released, all rivals do and feel the same. You can carve yourself a competitive advantage with Open Source software that isn't easily duplicated by others.
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