✨🚀 Optimizing Business Value with Odoo (and Beyond ERP Technology) 🚀✨ I had the opportunity to present today at Odoo Connect in San Francisco — a fantastic conference with so much energy and momentum. It’s exciting to see how quickly Odoo is growing and increasing awareness here in the U.S. 👉 Another presenter quoted Odoo’s CEO, Fabien Pinckaers, which really stood out to me: “We want to unleash companies’ potential with tools they love.” That message ties directly to the theme of my presentation which you can scroll through below. 💡 Success in Odoo (or any ERP system) isn’t just about the technology — it’s about how you leverage strategy, process improvement, integration, and change management to unlock business value. Some of the key takeaways I shared today: ✅ Start with Phase 0 planning to clarify vision, goals, and success criteria before you start configuring software ✅ Focus on process optimization — don’t just recreate legacy inefficiencies in a shiny new tool ✅ Design a clear integration roadmap for end-to-end visibility across your enterprise ✅ Invest in organizational change management to prepare your people for lasting adoption ✅ Define and track business value metrics (efficiency, cost, CX) from the start It’s been a great week connecting with leaders, implementers, and Odoo’s growing ecosystem. Whether you’re in the Odoo community or part of the broader ERP space, the lesson is universal: technology alone doesn’t transform your business — your people and processes do. 🔥 I'm excited to continue seeing how Odoo and the ERP industry evolve in the years ahead. Thank you to Wilfried Juncker for the invitation to speak. 👉 What do you think is the most overlooked factor in ERP success: technology, people, or process? #Odoo #OdooConnect #ERP #DigitalTransformation #ChangeManagement #BusinessValue
Great insights! From my experience, change management is the piece that’s most overlooked—technology works best when people are truly ready for it.
It was one of the most interesting talk i attended during Odoo Connect 2025. Thank you Eric Kimberling for sharing thoughts in person 👍🏻
Really glad to see Odoo North America actually 'does' welcome a critical mindset !!! ..... . On your challenge: the most overlooked are methodology, which I believe needs to be adapted to its purpose and context; stay close to standard principles and don't break the core; and change management, which is often seen as too costly with little value even though the contrary is true.
Eric, it was great having you stop by our booth at Odoo Connect! Really enjoyed our conversation around Shodofy and OflowAI working alongside Odoo — and glad to see how much it resonated with you. 🚀 Totally agree with your point that ERP success goes far beyond technology. Seeing the excitement and momentum at the event makes me confident that with the right strategy, process, and tools, businesses can truly unlock their potential. Looking forward to continuing our discussions and exploring synergies further! 🙌
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1moPeople, for sure. LOVE your comment about it not being an ‘IT Project’ ✌️ Your presentation is great - and you could replace any ERP name in the slot 😉