Odoo Vs MS Dynamics

One of the most important decisions to make in an organization is regarding an ERP system. With the help of a new business management system, you can increase your business efficiency. So, it is important to do proper research and pick the best suitable ERP system for your business. 

Opting for an ideal ERP system will help your organization to boost profitability and productivity. Out of all the ERP systems available in the market, Odoo and MS Dynamics are the best ones for your business.

Odoo is a business management software for controlling, monitoring and performing operations in an effective way. On the other hand, MS Dynamics powered by Microsoft is a business application.

Odoo

Odoo is one of the leading open-source software. Earlier, it was named OpenERP and only after May 2014, it got its new name Odoo. It is an all-in-one business tool with several modules for Human Resources, Manufacturing, Financial Management, Warehouse Management, and Project Management. One major thing that differentiates Odoo from other platforms is it is an open-source software. With this, users can create customized solutions for their respective businesses.

One of the main reasons behind Odoo’s popularity is its customization features, which are available to Odoo Enterprise users. Talking about Odoo Community users, they are provided with Building and Management features, along with various other features like Marketing, inventory Management, Human Resources, and Sales.

Odoo Enterprise has all the features that are in Odoo Community. The only difference is that Odoo Enterprise also has some additional customization features. One can make use of Odoo studio for creating a customized experience for your business.

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MS Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics 365 was earlier known as the Microsoft Dynamics NAV. This business system consists of the components of both ERP and CRM (SaaS). You can install this ERP system into the Microsoft Azure Cloud by paying an access fee. Microsoft Dynamics NAV is best suited for both small and medium-sized businesses. With the help of both Dynamics NAV and CRM features, you can improve your finance, marketing, and sales departments. It has various modules to meet your specific business needs. Currently, MS Dynamics is used by a whopping 19,000 Companies around 30+ countries in 25 languages.
MS Dynamics

Difference Between Odoo and MS Dynamics

Managing Relationships

In Odoo, you get customer information from the address book. You can share this customer data with your sales team. Suppose it’s an organization, then it can have several contacts and addresses too. You can also integrate this system with a VoIP tool for calling your customers from the browser.

You can easily build customer relationships with the help of Microsoft Dynamics. This ERP system is powered by built-in intelligence that gives signals and insight to be more responsive. With the help of information acquired from surveys, you can understand your customers in a better way. Besides this, you can also get a comprehensive view of your customer interactions.

Various Integrations

Odoo can integrate with various other Odoo products like sales, marketing, and inventory. Not only that, but it can also be integrated with Google Docs. With its API, you can connect with any software you want. Microsoft Dynamics is capable of working with a single application like Dynamics 365 sales. By adding more applications, your system will become more effective. Apart from MS products such as Power BI and Sales Insights, you also get some other pre-built software in AppSource.

Odoo Vs MS Dynamics

Odoo and MS Dynamics can be of great use to your Organization. But, both these systems come with their pros and cons. When compared to MS Dynamics, Odoo has a huge customer base with a whopping 7 million users around the world.

The Odoo Community version is free to use which makes it a great option for startups and small-scale industries. Odoo can be customized according to your business needs. It also comes with numerous add-ons to improve your business efficiency.

Inventory Management

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
General
Multi-Warehouse check check
Storage Locations
(Bins)
check check
Bin Replenishment check check
Mobile Device Support check check
Multi-Company check check
Multi-Currency check check
Multi-Language check check
Automatic ASN
(Advanced Shipping Notice)
times times
Package Management / Cartoning check check
Freight Carrier Integration check times
Manage Consignee Stocks check times
EDI
(Electronic Data Interchange)
times times
Products
Non-Stocked Inventory * check times
Multiple Variants check times
Multiple Units of Measure check check
Inter-class UoM Conversion * check check
Variant Matrix times check
Traceability
Lots / Serials check check
Up / Down Traceability check times
360° Traceability * check times
Expiration Dates check check
Cycle Counting check check
Reporting
Inventory Forecasts check check
Inventory Valuations check check
ABC Analysis times
Barcode Support
QR Code Support times times
RFID Support times times
Lots / Serial Numbers check times
Receptions check times
Picking check times
Internal Moves check times
Delivery Orders check times
Inventory Adjustments check times
Routing
FIFO / LIFO check check
Customizable Routes * check times
Putaway Strategies check times
Wave Picking check times
Batch Picking times check
Zone Picking check times
Cluster Picking check times
Cross-Docking check times
Putaway Location By Size, Weight, & Capacity times times

Manufacturing

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Master Data
Multi-Level BoM check check
Byproducts / Coproducts check check
Routings check check
Subassemblies check check
One BoM for Multiple Product Variants check times
BoM versions check check
Multiple BoM / Routing * check check
Planning
Demand Forecasting check check
MRP I Scheduler check check
MRP II Scheduler * check check
Master Production Schedule check check
Gantt Chart Scheduling w / Drag & Drop check check
Kanban Planning check check
Production Calendar check times
Infinite Capacity Scheduling check check
Finite Capacity Scheduling times check
Available to Promise times check
Multiple Scheduling Plans times check
Delivery Date Calculation
(Backwards Scheduling)
check check
Production Order Splitting / Merging times check
Operations
Manufacturing / Production Orders check check
Job Tracking check check
Work Orders / Operations check check
Automated Time Tracking check check
Disassembly Orders check check
Subcontract Manufacturing check check
Rework / Repair check check
Scrap check check
Disposal Strategies check check
Kits check check
Edit Individual Production BoMs times check
Costing
Perpetual Inventory Valuation * check check
Periodic Inventory Valuation * check check
Standard Price check check
FIFO check check
Landed Costs check times
Actual Production Labor check times
Production Order Costing check check
Shop Floor Control
Shop Floor Terminals check times
Production Activities check check
Non-Produciton Activities * check times
Time Tracking check times
Messages on Work Orders check times
Barcode Support check check
Equipment / Machine Management check times
Work Instructions on Work Orders check times
Maintenance Requests from Shop Floor Terminal check times
Human Resources
Schedule Management check check
Touchscreen Attendance check times
Timesheets check check
Breaks check check
Overtime check times
Vacation / Injury check check
Reporting and Forecasting
Overall Equipment Efficiency check times
Work Time check check
Demand Forecast check check
Maintenance KPIs check times
Production Costs Analysis check check
Up / Downstream Traceability check check
Analytic Accounting check times
CSV Export check times
Dynamic Pivot Tables check times
Dashboards check check
Save Custom Reports check check

Supply Chain

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Features
Vendor Data Management check check
Vendor Pricelist Management check check
Inbound Quality Control check check
Dropshipping check check
Purchases
Purchase Requests check check
Purchase Orders check check
Purchase Approval Worflow check check
Request for Quotations check check
Contracts / Purchase Agreements times check
Automated Procurements
Minimum Stock Rules * check check
Make-to-Order check check
Master Production Schedule check check

Maintenance

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Scheduling and Request Handling
Schedule Preventive Maintenance check times
Maintenance Kanban check times
Maintenance Calendar check times
Shop Floor Integration check times
Multiple Teams / Sites check times
Asset Management check times
Subcontract Repair check times
Job Tracking check check
Parts Management
Inventory Management check check
Purchasing Integration check check
Rotating Asset Location check times
Equipment Serial Numbers check times
Equipment Maintenance History check times
Dealer Portal check times

Product Lifecycle Management

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Features
Engineering Change Orders
(ECOs)
check check
BoM Version Management check check
Routing Version Management check check
MRP Integration check check
Centralized BoM Management check check
ECO Management
Approval Workflows check check
BoM Version Difference Viewer check times
Bulk BoM Updates check times
Notification Mechanism check check
Project eMail Gateway check check
ECO Costing times times
Third-Party CAD Integrations
AutoCAD times times
SolidWorks times times
Autodesk times times

QMS

Odoo
Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Quality Control
At Reception check check
In-Process check check
Before Delivery check check
Inventory Quarentine check check
Quality Checks
Quality Control Plan check check
Pass / Fail Checks check check
Measurement Checks check check
Quality Alerts / Nonconformance Documents check check
Print Nonconformance Documents times check
Corrective Actions check check
ISO9001 Tools
Documentation Management check check
Customer Satisfaction Surveys check times
Customer Complaints Management check check
Traceability of Operations check check
Resources Management check check
Reports
Nonconformance Costs times check