Illustrative previewBuild-to-order Odoo DDMRP module with dynamic red/yellow/green buffers and net-flow replenishment.
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What is Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP) Buffers for Odoo?
Build-to-order Odoo DDMRP module with dynamic red/yellow/green buffers and net-flow replenishment. We build, install and support it. Built to order by ECOSIRE for Odoo 17, 18, 19 — indicative price from $999.00 USD; request a quote for a scoped proposal.
Key Features
Built to order, done for you
No DIY setup — a working app, built, installed and supported by ECOSIRE.
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You order
Start with a one-time build price. We scope it with you at kickoff.
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We build & install
ECOSIRE builds, configures and installs it on your Odoo.
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Go live + support
You go live in about one working week, with two weeks of go-live support. Defects in the code we deliver are fixed free of charge.
Technical Specifications
- Odoo Compatibility
- Odoo 17, Odoo 18, Odoo 19
- Editions
- Enterprise & Community
- License
- Licence confirmation required
- Python Requirement
- Python 3.10+
- Database
- PostgreSQL 12+
About this Product
Traditional Odoo MRP reorders on min/max rules and forecast-driven procurement that whipsaws the moment demand gets lumpy — you end up simultaneously stocked out on movers and drowning in dead inventory. Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP) replaces that with strategically positioned, dynamically sized stock buffers and a single decision signal: net flow position. This is a net-new, build-to-order Odoo module — it is NOT an existing apps.odoo.com download. ECOSIRE designs, codes, installs and supports it for your specific supply chain, typically delivered in one working week.
We implement the full DDMRP methodology natively inside Odoo. Decoupling-point buffers are modeled as first-class records (new models.Model classes extending stock and product data) with red/yellow/green zones computed from your Average Daily Usage (ADU), decoupled lead time, and variability factors via @api.depends compute fields, so zones resize automatically as consumption and supply behavior shift. A scheduled automated action (ir.cron) recalculates ADU windows and buffer zones on your chosen cadence, while the net-flow engine (On-Hand + On-Order − Qualified Demand) decides — every planning run — exactly which buffers have breached the top-of-yellow reorder threshold and generates supply orders (purchase or manufacturing) sized to top-of-green.
Planners work from color-coded execution dashboards built with Odoo's native list, kanban and OWL graph views: buffer status (are we in the red?), on-hand alert status (execution risk), and a prioritized replenishment queue sorted by net-flow penetration so the most urgent buffers surface first. Every buffer, zone parameter and planning action is governed by proper Odoo security — ir.model.access.csv for group-level CRUD plus record rules for multi-company and multi-warehouse isolation. QWeb PDF reports give buffer profiles and replenishment recommendations for offline review and audits, and a documented XML-RPC/JSON-RPC surface lets external planning or BI tools read buffer status and post decisions. The module targets Odoo 17, 18 and 19 and runs on both Community and Enterprise (Enterprise features like Studio or advanced MRP are used only where you already have them).
Because it is build-to-order, the module is shaped around your reality — your decoupling strategy, your lead-time data, your Community-vs-Enterprise edition and your existing MRP/purchase configuration — not a generic template you have to bend your process around.
What you get
- Complete, installable Odoo module (custom addon with __manifest__.py declaring dependencies on stock, purchase and mrp, plus all models, views, security and report XML) targeting your Odoo 17, 18 or 19 edition
- Fitted configuration: your decoupling points identified, buffer profiles (lead-time & variability categories), ADU window and order-spike parameters set up against your live product and warehouse data
- Security setup: Buffer Planner group, ir.model.access.csv rules and multi-company/warehouse record rules aligned to your access policy
- Deployment on your environment — Odoo.sh, on-premise, or ECOSIRE-managed hosting — with the module installed, tested and reconciled against your existing MRP/purchase routes
- Admin & planner documentation: how buffers are sized, how net flow drives orders, how to read each dashboard color, and how the ir.cron recalculation is scheduled
- Live training session(s) for your supply-chain planners on daily DDMRP execution using the dashboards and replenishment queue
- QWeb report templates and a documented XML-RPC/JSON-RPC integration guide for BI/external tooling
- Post-launch support window with bug fixes and a defined channel for questions, plus source code ownership so your team can extend it later
Who this is for
Supply-Chain Planner adopting DDMRP
Runs daily replenishment for an SMB manufacturer and is moving off forecast/min-max chaos. Needs a single net-flow signal and a color-coded queue that says exactly what to order today and what to expedite — without manual spreadsheet math against Odoo stock.
Operations / Plant Manager
Owns service levels and working capital at once. Wants buffers that shrink dead stock while protecting against stock-outs, plus dashboards and QWeb reports that make inventory decisions auditable and defensible to finance.
ERP / IT Lead running Odoo
Responsible for the Odoo instance (Community or Enterprise, v17/18/19). Wants a properly built addon — clean models, ir.cron, ir.model.access.csv, record rules and an RPC surface — that installs cleanly, respects multi-company, and can be handed off and maintained rather than a black box.
Demand-Driven / Lean Consultant
Guides the client's DDMRP rollout and needs the software to faithfully implement decoupling, zone sizing from ADU and lead time, order-spike qualification and net-flow execution so the methodology holds up in practice, not just on paper.
How Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP) Buffers for Odoo Compares
| Criterion | ECOSIRE | Custom Build | Competitor | Odoo Native |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDMRP methodology fit (decoupling, zones, net flow) | Full DDMRP built to spec: strategic buffers, ADU/lead-time zone sizing, net-flow execution | Depends entirely on your build; correct DDMRP is non-trivial to get right in-house | Varies by app; many are partial or opinionated and hard to adapt | Not supported — Odoo core has no DDMRP concept |
| Dynamic buffer recalculation from ADU & lead time | Automatic via @api.depends compute + scheduled ir.cron on your cadence | Possible but you must design and maintain the compute + cron yourself | Sometimes; often static zones or manual refresh | No — reordering rules are static min/max |
| Replenishment signal | Net flow position (On-Hand + On-Order − Qualified Demand) driving right-sized orders | Whatever you code; easy to reintroduce forecast whipsaw | Sometimes net-flow, sometimes reorder-point | Forecast/min-max MRP, prone to lumpy-demand nervousness |
| Fit to your data, warehouses & Odoo edition | Configured against your live products, lead times and multi-company/warehouse setup | Fully custom by definition, at full in-house cost and risk | Generic template you must bend your process to fit | Generic core behavior only |
| Color-coded planner dashboards & priority queue | Buffer status, on-hand alert and net-flow-sorted queue in native list/kanban/OWL views | You must design and build every view | Some include dashboards; quality and clarity vary | No DDMRP dashboards; standard inventory screens only |
| Security (access rules, multi-company isolation) | ir.model.access.csv + record rules + a dedicated Buffer Planner group, fitted to you | Your responsibility to design and test | Basic groups usually included; multi-company fit varies | Standard Odoo access, but nothing DDMRP-specific |
| Reporting & external integration | QWeb PDF buffer/replenishment reports + documented XML-RPC/JSON-RPC surface | Build reports and endpoints yourself | Reports sometimes included; API access inconsistent | Generic Odoo reports/RPC, no DDMRP-specific outputs |
| Delivery, support & ownership | Built, installed and supported by ECOSIRE in one working week; you own the source | Long internal build; support is on you | Instant download but self-serve setup; vendor support varies | Included with Odoo, but no DDMRP capability to support |
Frequently Asked Questions about Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP) Buffers
How long until the DDMRP module is delivered, and what does the process look like?
This is a build-to-order module, not an instant download. Typical delivery is one working week depending on the number of decoupling points, your data quality and your Odoo edition. After purchase we run a short discovery to map your buffer strategy, lead-time and variability data, then build, configure against your live products/warehouses, deploy to your environment, and validate net-flow calculations with your planners before go-live.
What kind of support and updates do I get after launch?
Every engagement includes a post-launch support window covering bug fixes and a defined channel for questions. Because the module targets Odoo 17, 18 and 19, we align it to your current version at delivery; version-upgrade compatibility work and enhancements are available as a support/maintenance retainer or a scoped change. You receive the source code and full documentation, so your own team can also maintain and extend it.
Does this work on Odoo Community, or do I need Enterprise?
It works on both. The core DDMRP logic (buffer models, ADU-driven zone compute, net-flow engine, replenishment generation, dashboards, QWeb reports, security) is built on standard Odoo stock/purchase/mrp and runs on Community. Where you already have Enterprise, we can integrate with Enterprise MRP features, but nothing here requires them.
How is this different from Odoo's built-in reordering rules and forecasting?
Odoo core reorders on static min/max rules and forecast-driven MRP, which overreacts to lumpy demand. DDMRP positions buffers at strategic decoupling points, sizes red/yellow/green zones dynamically from actual ADU and lead time, and replenishes on net flow position (On-Hand + On-Order − Qualified Demand) rather than forecast. The result is fewer stock-outs and less dead inventory in volatile demand environments.
Will it respect our multi-company and multi-warehouse setup?
Yes. Buffers are modeled per product and warehouse, and access is governed by ir.model.access.csv plus record rules so buffers, zones and planning actions are isolated by company and scoped to the right warehouses and user groups. We configure this to match your existing Odoo security model during the build.
Can we connect the buffer data to Power BI or another external tool?
Yes. The module exposes buffer status, net-flow position and replenishment recommendations through documented XML-RPC/JSON-RPC endpoints, and ships QWeb PDF reports for offline review. We provide an integration guide so your BI (e.g. Power BI) or third-party planning tools can read the signals and, where appropriate, post decisions back.
How often do the buffers recalculate, and can we trigger it manually?
Zone recalculation and ADU refresh run on a scheduled automated action (ir.cron) at a cadence you choose — commonly nightly or weekly for zone sizing, with net-flow evaluation each planning run. Planners can also trigger an on-demand recalculation from the dashboard, for example after a large order or a lead-time change.
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Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP) Buffers
Build-to-order Odoo DDMRP module with dynamic red/yellow/green buffers and net-flow replenishment. We build, install and support it.
- Strategic decoupling-point setup: mark which products/variants hold buffers, with red/yellow/green zones stored as compute fields on a dedicated buffer model extending product.product and stock data
- Dynamic buffer sizing from Average Daily Usage (ADU) over a configurable rolling window, decoupled lead time, and lead-time/variability factor categories, recomputed via @api.depends
- Net-flow-position engine (On-Hand + On-Order − Qualified Demand) evaluated at each planning run to detect buffers penetrating the top-of-yellow reorder point
- Automatic replenishment order generation sized to top-of-green — routed to purchase.order (bought items) or mrp.production (manufactured items) per the product's route