Executive Summary
A pharmaceutical manufacturer struggled with compliance-heavy production, batch tracking, and stock expiration management due to fragmented legacy systems. With Odoo ERP, we unified the production, quality control, inventory, and compliance processes. The result was improved regulatory adherence, better inventory control, and enhanced production efficiency.
About the Client
The client is a leading medicine manufacturer producing tablets, syrups, and injectables for national and international markets. The company faced strict compliance requirements, batch/expiry tracking challenges, and the need for accurate cost control across its production units.
Challenges Faced
Compliance Management Issues
Manual tracking led to errors and increased risk of expired products.
Batch & Expiry Tracking
Lack of visibility into foam, fabric, and spring usage increased costs.
Complex BOM Structures
Multi-level BOMs with precise formulations were hard to manage.
Weak Quality Assurance
No integrated QC process for raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
Inventory Inefficiencies
Overstocking of some medicines and shortages of critical raw materials.
Disjointed Finance & Operations
No real-time link between production, inventory, and costing.
ERP Solution Implemented
We deployed Odoo ERP with custom features designed for medicine manufacturing:
Compliance & Documentation
Automated audit trails, approval workflows, and regulatory reporting.
Batch & Expiry Tracking
Real-time batch/lot management with expiry alerts and recalls.
BOM & Formula Management:
Multi-level BOMs with precise formulations and automated cost updates.
Quality Control Integration
QC at procurement, production, and packaging stages.
Smart Inventory Management
Auto-replenishment rules, stock aging, and FIFO management.
Unified Finance & Costing
Direct integration of production and inventory with accounting.
Implementation Journey
Industry Compliance Workshops
Engaged pharma experts to align ERP with regulatory standards (FDA, GMP).
Gap Analysis
Identified critical gaps between current practices and Odoo capabilities.
Pilot Implementation
Tested with one production line to validate batch and QC processes.
Custom Pharma Modules
Built modules for formula management, expiry tracking, and recalls.
User Training in Waves
Trained staff department-wise (QC, inventory, finance, production).
Validation & Go-Live
Performed compliance validation before full rollout across all units.
Results & ROI
Results & ROI
Improved Compliance
Automated documentation ensured 100% audit readiness.
Zero Expiry Losses
Batch/expiry tracking prevented wastage and costly recalls.
Financial Accuracy
Unified costing improved margin visibility and profitability analysis.
Faster Production Cycles
Automated BOM and process flows reduced lead time by 20%.
Stronger Quality Assurance
Standardized QC checks reduced rejection rates by 25%.
Optimized Inventory
FIFO-based stock usage cut wastage and improved planning.
Conclusion & Future Outlook
Odoo ERP transformed the client’s medicine manufacturing by integrating compliance, production, QC, and inventory into a single platform. The next phase includes IoT integration for smart production monitoring, AI-driven demand forecasting, and blockchain-based traceability for enhanced supply chain transparency.
Join Us Today
Pharmaceutical manufacturing demands precision, compliance, and efficiency. With Odoo ERP, you can streamline production, ensure quality, and stay audit-ready. Contact us today to optimize your pharma operations.