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Systems integration and machine-to-ERP connectivity

We connect your production line to your business system so the numbers move by themselves — output, inventory, cost and downtime in one place, with no manual entry and no late reports.

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What we deliver

Closing the gap between the floor and the system

In most plants the machines run on one side, the business system on the other, and a person typing numbers at the end of the shift in between.

  • Reading machine data — Pulling live values from counters, controllers and sensors on the line.
  • Connecting to Odoo or your current system — Output, consumption and downtime pushed into the business system without manual entry.
  • Automatic inventory updates — Every production batch consumes its raw material and adds finished goods at the same moment.
  • Real cost calculation — Material consumption, machine hours and labour tied to the production order, producing an actual rather than estimated cost.
  • Management dashboards — One screen showing output, efficiency and downtime live, on desktop or phone.
  • Proactive alerts — Notifications when waste exceeds a threshold, stock drops below reorder point, or an unexplained stoppage occurs.
  • Other system connections — Integration with accounting platforms, e-commerce or invoicing services through APIs.
Who it is for

You need integration if

  • Data is entered twice — A number is written on paper at the line and typed into the system later — with errors in between.
  • Reports arrive late — You learn about a production problem two days after it becomes expensive to fix.
  • System stock never matches the count — Physical counts differ from system figures every cycle.
  • Product cost is an estimate — You cannot attribute materials, time and labour to a specific production order.
  • Systems do not talk — Accounting software, stock software and spreadsheets each hold their own version of the truth.
How we work

Our delivery method

1

Data source survey

An inventory of machines, controllers and existing systems, and what can be read from each.

2

Data flow design

Mapping the journey of a number from sensor to manager, and deciding what is stored, calculated and alerted on.

3

Building the integration

Implemented through APIs or the appropriate industrial control protocols.

4

Testing and reconciliation

Parallel running and reconciliation against reality before the system is trusted alone.

5

Go-live and follow-up

Dashboards and alerts launched, with training on how to read and act on them.

The gap that costs more than you think

Between the production line and the business system most plants have a gap filled by a person and a sheet of paper. The operator records piece counts at the end of the shift, a supervisor transfers them into a file, and they reach the system a day or two later. The result is numbers that are both late and approximate — and decisions built on them.

What changes after connecting

BeforeAfter
Manual count at end of shiftLive count from the machine itself
Inventory updated at stock countInventory consumed with every batch
Estimated product costCost from actual material and hours
Stoppages forgotten and unloggedEvery stoppage logged with time and cause
Weekly spreadsheet reportLive dashboard on a phone

Do you need to replace your machines?

Usually not. Many machines — including older ones — carry a controller or counter that can be read, and in other cases a simple sensor can capture the signal needed. Our first step is always to survey what already exists before proposing any purchase, and we will not recommend new equipment unless connecting without it is genuinely impractical.

FAQ

Questions clients ask

Do we need modern machines for this to work?

Not always. Many existing machines have a readable controller or counter, and sometimes adding a simple sensor is enough.

Does integration work with systems other than Odoo?

Yes, with systems that expose an API or an accessible database. We set out the limits clearly before starting.

How long does an integration project take?

Usually far shorter than a full ERP project. The duration depends on machine count and controller types, and is fixed after the survey.

Will production slow down during implementation?

Reading data does not interrupt operation, and any work requiring a stop is scheduled within planned maintenance windows.

Ready to start?

A free on-site assessment of your facility, and a clear written report on opportunities, cost and timeline — before any commitment.

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