
Warehouse and inventory management in Odoo · Nextdoo, Odoo Silver Partner
Three pain points that disappear
Problem
Theoretical stock ≠ physical stock
How we solve it
Cycle counts, adjustments by location, automatic discrepancy alerts.
Problem
Expiry dates lapse on the shelf
How we solve it
Lots with expiry dates, reporting of upcoming ones, automatic FIFO picking.
Problem
Paper-based picking with errors
How we solve it
Tablet app with a barcode reader. Picking guided by an optimized route. Zero paper.
Real Odoo Inventory
Official Odoo screenshot. This is what your team will see every day.
How companies like yours use it
Use case
Warehouse with expiry dates
Food, pharma or cosmetics. Lots with expiry dates, alerts when they approach, automatic FIFO picking. Full traceability from inbound → outbound.
Use case
Multi-warehouse with transfers
Physical store + central warehouse + online store. Automatic transfer rules: if store stock drops below X, a transfer is triggered from the central warehouse. No manual action.
Use case
WMS with an operator tablet
Warehouses that need operational efficiency. Tablet app with a built-in barcode reader, route optimized by location, quantity validation by scan. Reduces human error.
What it includes
Multi-warehouse
Warehouses with nested locations (shelf · aisle · zone). Automatic transfer rules.
Lots and serial numbers
Full traceability inbound→outbound. Useful for food, pharma, electronics.
Expiry dates
Dates per lot, alerts, FIFO picking. Reporting on stock nearing expiry.
Replenishment rules
Min/max per product, pull rule (on demand), push (on receipt). Multi-vendor.
Tablet picking
App with a built-in barcode reader, optimized route, quantity validation.
Accurate costing
FIFO, LIFO, weighted average cost, standard. Real margin traceability.
Four phases. Zero surprises.
We understand your current operations, the systems in use, the teams involved and your priorities. Result: a scope locked down in writing and a milestone plan.
We configure the module in your Odoo instance: fields, views, automations, integrations with neighboring modules. We iterate with you within a week.
If you're coming from another system, we migrate your data in staging. We validate balances, reconciliations and records point by point before go-live.
Your team learns in hands-on sessions with your real data. After go-live, you move into monthly support with an SLA and hours for enhancements.
Frequently asked questions about Odoo Inventory
Does it handle individual serial numbers?
Yes. Each unit with a unique serial number. Full traceability: which serial number you sold to which customer. Useful for warranties and returns.
Does it work with Bluetooth scanners?
Yes, with the Odoo Barcode app. Generic Zebra, Honeywell and Datalogic scanners. It also works with your phone's camera.
Does it support drop-shipping?
Yes. Product flagged as drop-ship: customer order → purchase order to the vendor → direct delivery. Without going through your warehouse.
How does it handle returns?
Return from the original sale with a single button. Traceability of the returned product, stock adjustment, and generation of a credit note to the customer.
Integrates with the rest of your Odoo
No duplicated data. No broken syncs.
Why control your inventory with Odoo
Odoo Inventory keeps the real stock of all your warehouses and stores in a single place. With barcodes, lots and locations you know what you have, where it is and how much is left at any moment.
By integrating with Sales, Purchase and the POS, every movement updates the stock automatically. No more mismatches between the store, the warehouse and the website.
For a multi-store retailer or one with ecommerce, this unified control is the difference between selling with confidence and running out of product. We set it up to match your operations.
Related resources and links
Official information: Official Odoo documentation.