Odoo PLM
Module „PLM“
The Odoo PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module enables companies to manage the entire lifecycle of their products — from product development and manufacturing to sales and customer service. It helps businesses organize, track, and control product information and processes.
5 reasons to use the Odoo PLM module
Efficient product development:
The PLM module streamlines product development by helping companies define product structures and bills of materials, track changes, and manage versions. This optimizes development workflows and shortens time-to-market.
Improved collaboration:
The PLM module enhances collaboration across departments and teams by providing easy access to product data and enabling shared editing of documents. This ensures effective teamwork and better communication.
Centralized data management:
The PLM module offers a single platform to manage all product-related information. Companies can store drawings, specifications, materials, and supplier data in a structured way, preventing data loss or fragmentation across systems.
Enhanced product quality:
By using the PLM module, companies can improve product quality with change management and issue tracking. This ensures all product modifications are properly executed and documented, minimizing errors and raising quality standards.
Holistic product management: The Odoo PLM module enables end-to-end product lifecycle management. Beyond development and production, it also covers sales, procurement, customer service, and quality management, ensuring seamless integration and effective oversight of all product lifecycle aspects.
Companies can not only manage product development and manufacturing but also sales, procurement, customer service, and quality management. This allows seamless integration and effective management of all aspects of the product lifecycle.
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Odoo PLM Module: Features
(The features listed here represent only a small part of what the module actually offers.)
The Odoo PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module provides a wide range of functionalities to help companies efficiently manage the entire product lifecycle. Here are some of the key features:
Product structures and bills of materials:
The PLM module allows companies to create product structures and bills of materials (BOMs) to define the composition of products, their various components, and assemblies. It also supports managing product relationships and hierarchies.
Change tracking:
With the PLM module, companies can track and document product changes. It allows for the creation of change requests, assignment of responsibilities, and monitoring of progress. This ensures changes are implemented and controlled effectively.
Version management:
The PLM module enables the management of different product versions. Companies can track modifications, create multiple versions, and guide the development process. This ensures all relevant information for each version is stored and accessible.
Document management:
The PLM module supports managing product-related documentation. Companies can store, organize, and manage technical drawings, specifications, manuals, and other relevant files. Documents are linked to the respective products and changes, providing a comprehensive view of product information.
Collaboration and communication:
The PLM module fosters collaboration and communication across departments and teams. It enables information sharing, collaborative document editing, and commenting on changes. This ensures effective teamwork and improved communication throughout the organization.
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Which modules can be combined with the Odoo PLM module?
The Odoo PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module can be integrated with various other Odoo apps to create a comprehensive business management solution. Some of the modules that work well with PLM include:
The Inventory module manages stock, orders, deliveries, and warehouse operations. It integrates seamlessly with PLM to handle material flow and ensure component and product availability throughout product development and manufacturing.
The Sales module manages the entire sales process, including customer management, quotations, order processing, and invoicing. Integrated with PLM, product information and bills of materials can be directly included in sales quotations and orders, ensuring consistent product data and a smooth transition from development to sales.
The Purchase module supports the procurement of materials and components. When combined with PLM, it can generate purchase orders based on product structures and bills of materials, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time for product development.
The Manufacturing module manages production processes, including work orders, routings, and machine management. Integrated with PLM, bills of materials and product structures flow directly into work orders, enabling accurate and efficient production.
The Quality module manages quality checks, inspections, and deviations. Integrated with PLM, it embeds quality controls and requirements into the product lifecycle, ensuring products meet quality standards and customer expectations.
(These are just a few examples of how the PLM module can be combined with other modules in Odoo.)
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