Reference Guide

Odoo Modules — What They Do

A complete reference to every Odoo module: what it does and its typical business use. Use this as your map when planning an implementation or evaluating scope.

ModuleWhat it doesTypical business use
CRMManages leads, opportunities, sales pipelines, activities and customer interactions.Track prospects from first contact through quote/order.
SalesCreates quotations, sales orders, pricing, discounts and customer orders.Manage the quote-to-order process.
PurchaseManages suppliers, RFQs, purchase orders, pricing and purchasing approvals.Control purchasing and supplier relationships.
InventoryManages products, warehouses, locations, receipts, shipments, transfers, lots/serial numbers and inventory counts.Real-time inventory control across warehouses.
Manufacturing (MRP)Plans and executes production using Bills of Materials, work orders, routings and manufacturing orders.Schedule and manage production from raw material through finished goods.
PLMControls engineering changes, revisions, ECOs and product documentation.Manage BOM and engineering revisions without losing history.
QualityCreates quality checks, quality alerts, inspections and corrective actions.Monitor quality throughout receiving, production and shipping.
MaintenanceTracks equipment, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and maintenance requests.Keep production equipment running and reduce downtime.
AccountingGeneral ledger, AP, AR, bank reconciliation, financial reporting, taxes and financial controls.Run the company's financial operations.
InvoicingCreates and manages customer invoices, vendor bills and payments.Billing customers and tracking receivables/payables.
ExpensesEmployees submit expenses for approval and reimbursement.Automate employee expense reporting.
DocumentsCentral document storage with folders, permissions, workflows and document automation.Store invoices, drawings, contracts, procedures and other business documents.
SignElectronic signatures and signature workflows.Get contracts, POs, quotes and other documents signed electronically.
ProjectManages projects, tasks, milestones, timesheets and project profitability.Run customer projects, implementation projects or internal projects.
TimesheetsEmployees record time against projects, tasks or other activities.Track billable and non-billable labor.
HelpdeskTicketing system for customer support and internal support.Manage customer service requests and technical support.
Field ServiceManages technicians, field assignments, appointments, parts and onsite work.Dispatch technicians and manage service calls.
RentalManages rental products, reservations, pickup/return and rental billing.Equipment or product rental businesses.
SubscriptionsRecurring sales, contracts, renewals and recurring billing.SaaS, service contracts and recurring revenue.
WebsiteWebsite builder integrated directly with Odoo business data.Corporate website, customer portal and online content.
eCommerceOnline store integrated with inventory, sales, accounting and shipping.Sell products online without a separate ERP integration.
Marketing AutomationAutomated campaigns based on customer actions and conditions.Lead nurturing and automated customer communications.
Email MarketingCreates and sends marketing email campaigns.Newsletters, promotions and customer communications.
SMS MarketingSends targeted SMS campaigns.Appointment reminders, promotions and notifications.
EventsManages events, registrations, tickets and attendees.Trade shows, conferences, training and customer events.
AppointmentsOnline scheduling and appointment booking.Let customers schedule meetings or service appointments.
Point of Sale (POS)Retail/restaurant point-of-sale system connected to inventory and accounting.Retail stores, restaurants and other physical sales environments.
PlanningEmployee/resource scheduling.Schedule employees, shifts and resources.
EmployeesEmployee records, departments, positions and organizational information.Central employee information.
RecruitmentApplicant tracking and hiring workflows.Manage job openings and candidates.
Time OffVacation, sick time and other leave requests and balances.Employee leave management.
AppraisalsEmployee evaluations and performance reviews.Structured employee performance management.
FleetTracks company vehicles, fuel, maintenance, contracts and costs.Manage company vehicles.
Marketing/Social MarketingManages social media content and campaigns.Coordinate social media marketing.
StudioNo-code customization of Odoo screens, fields, workflows and reports.Customize Odoo without traditional programming.
BarcodeBarcode-based warehouse and inventory transactions.Faster receiving, picking, transfers and inventory counts.
IoTConnects machines and physical devices to Odoo.Manufacturing equipment, scanners, scales, printers, etc.
SpreadsheetIntegrated spreadsheets connected to Odoo data.Build management reports and analyze ERP data.
DashboardsCreates visual KPI and management dashboards.Executive and operational reporting.

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