Odoo Manufacturing (MRP): Complete Production Planning Guide
Odoo Manufacturing (MRP) provides end-to-end production planning and execution capabilities, from bills of materials and routing definitions to work order scheduling and shop floor tracking. The module supports both make-to-order and make-to-stock strategies with automatic raw-material procurement triggered by production demand. Real-time dashboards display overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), production throughput, and scrap rates across all work centers. Odoo MRP also handles subcontracting workflows, allowing manufacturers to outsource specific operations while maintaining full visibility over the production chain.
Key Features
Everything included in the Odoo Manufacturing (MRP): Complete Production Planning Guide module.
Bill of Materials Management
Define multi-level BOMs with components, sub-assemblies, and by-products. Support phantom BOMs for kitting and configurable BOMs for made-to-order variants.
Work Order Scheduling
Schedule work orders across work centers with capacity constraints, automatically sequencing operations based on routing definitions and material availability.
Shop Floor Control
Equip operators with tablet-based work order interfaces that display instructions, quality checks, and time tracking for each production step.
MRP Scheduler
Run the MRP scheduler to calculate net requirements, generate procurement proposals for missing components, and schedule production orders to meet delivery dates.
Quality Integration
Embed quality control checkpoints directly into production routings so that in-process inspections and pass/fail decisions are recorded without leaving the manufacturing workflow.
Subcontracting
Send raw materials to subcontractors and track outsourced operations within the same production order, maintaining cost visibility and delivery timelines.
Maintenance Scheduling
Link preventive and corrective maintenance requests to work centers and equipment, minimizing unplanned downtime and extending asset lifespan.
Production Analytics
Track OEE, cycle times, scrap rates, and cost variances per work center and product with drill-down reporting from summary dashboards to individual work orders.
Who It's For
Discrete and process manufacturers needing integrated production planning
Job shops managing complex make-to-order workflows with custom BOMs
Production managers seeking real-time shop floor visibility and OEE tracking
Manufacturers outsourcing operations who need subcontractor traceability
Growing businesses transitioning from manual production tracking to MRP
How It Works
Production begins when a manufacturing order is created, either manually or triggered automatically by a sales order or reorder rule. The MRP scheduler checks component availability and generates procurement orders for missing materials. Work orders are dispatched to work centers where operators follow step-by-step instructions, record time and quality data, and mark operations complete. Finished goods are moved to stock and costs are posted to accounting.
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Pricing
Odoo Manufacturing is included in the Standard plan at $31.10 per user per month. The Custom plan at $46.80 per user per month adds advanced features like work-center capacity planning, subcontracting, and detailed OEE analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Odoo handle multi-level bills of materials?
Yes. Odoo supports multi-level BOMs where a finished product contains sub-assemblies that each have their own BOM. The MRP scheduler resolves all levels automatically, generating manufacturing or purchase orders for every component in the hierarchy.
Does Odoo MRP support make-to-order production?
Odoo supports both make-to-order and make-to-stock strategies. When a sales order triggers a make-to-order route, Odoo creates a manufacturing order linked directly to that sales order, ensuring components are procured and production is scheduled for the specific customer demand.
How does shop floor tracking work?
Operators access work orders on tablets or shop floor kiosks, where they see step-by-step instructions, quality check prompts, and a timer. Each operation is started and stopped by the operator, giving managers accurate cycle time and labor cost data.
Can I manage subcontracting in Odoo?
Odoo allows you to define subcontracted BOMs where specific operations are performed by external vendors. Raw materials are shipped to the subcontractor, and receipt of finished goods triggers quality inspections and cost allocation within the same production workflow.
What reporting is available for manufacturing?
Odoo provides OEE dashboards, production cost analysis, scrap tracking, lead time reports, and work center utilization charts. All reports support drill-down to individual work orders and can be exported or scheduled for automated email delivery.
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