🚨 Why Odoo ERP NEVER crashes in a live demo… but suddenly does after Go-Live? 🤔 Suspicious, right? Because during demos, you're shown a polished sandbox — not the reality of your business operations. No real load. No complex workflows. No integrations. Just a shiny, smooth preview. 🔍 But after Go-Live — when real data, users, processes, and expectations hit the system — it breaks. And the reason isn’t Odoo itself… It’s who implemented it. 💡 A good service provider: ✅ Configures for scale ✅ Aligns workflows with your business logic ✅ Doesn’t just install, but architects the ERP 🚨 A scammer: ❌ Shows demo data ❌ Skips documentation ❌ Disappears after deployment 👉 So before blaming Odoo, look closely at who’s behind your ERP journey. ERP is not a software purchase — it's a partnership. Choose your Odoo partner wisely. Your business deserves more than a crash course. #Odoo #ERPImplementation #BusinessGrowth #DigitalTransformation #BewareOfScammers #OdooServiceProviders #ManufacturingSolutions #ConstructionERP #HealthcareERP #MediaManagement #HospitalAutomation #SmartFactory #ProjectManagement #HospitalERP #ConstructionTechnology #MediaTech #ERPForSME #MakeInIndia
It's a low ERP not optimized for the big load stop lying about your customers
Well said! The ERP system is as good as the implementor. If the implementation process is solid, the system thrives; if not, it becomes a costly headache. That’s why at Osela, we pride ourselves on: ✅ Tailored implementation – No cookie-cutter setups, just solutions built for your business. ✅ Real-world testing – We stress-test with your data, workflows, and integrations before Go-Live. ✅ Ongoing support – We don’t disappear after deployment—your success is our success. Choosing the right partner makes all the difference. Your ERP shouldn’t just work in a demo—it should excel in reality. 🚀
Nailed it. The issue isn’t Odoo—it’s poor implementation. At O2B Technologies , we emphasize real-world testing, process mapping, and post-go-live support because ERP success depends on more than just tech—it’s about trust and deep understanding of your business.
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Well explain
I’m often brought in after a first Odoo partner told the client: "You need to adapt to Odoo’s logic and forget your existing business processes." That’s a common mistake. Yes, Odoo provides structure. But ignoring how a company actually operates leads to poor adoption, inefficient setups, or overly complex systems. On my side, I always take the time to understand the existing workflows. Sometimes they work well, sometimes they can be improved — but in all cases, they need to be challenged thoughtfully to build an Odoo solution that is truly effective, adapted, and sustainable.
My demos sometimes crashes ha ha ha I often use either customer real data or create tailored demos with 3rd party and OCA apps which may lead to unknown behaviors. But this Isn’t always bad, it servers to show the prospect no system is perfect and it always rely on good data and good setup. That being said, it’s how you get your way around it and demonstrate expertise that even if you have an issue during a demo, the prospect understands what you’re trying to do. Btw, I totally agree that using Odoo’s demo data in a native environment is a good tool but may lead to bad partners to win customers.
Brilliantly said, Gaurav! 🙌 Most ERP failures are due to poor implementation, not the platform itself. Odoo is a powerful tool, but only when configured with the right strategy, documentation, and scalability in mind.
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2moFunny how Odoo performs flawlessly during a demo; zero latency, no integration glitches, everything picture perfect. However, once it’s live and under pressure, reality hits: broken workflows, performance issues, missing logic. That’s not a platform issue; that’s a design issue. Because the real test isn’t how software behaves in a sandbox. It’s how it holds up in the chaos of real business operations. Tech doesn’t fail. Poor implementation does.