Odoo ERP Expertise
An ERP project should never fail because of local context.
CNPS payroll, SYSCOHADA financial statements, Mobile Money payments, patchy connectivity: that's where most ERP rollouts derail in West Africa, not in the software. AKILI Labs implements Odoo starting from that reality, from business scoping through go-live and beyond.
■ The reality on the ground
Scattered tools cost more than a unified system
Running a growing business with scattered tools (spreadsheets, a standalone accounting package, a CRM disconnected from the supply chain) costs time, money, and missed opportunities. And the first instinct — adopting a generic ERP — often fails on the same issues: a chart of accounts that ignores SYSCOHADA, payroll that knows neither CNPS nor CGRAE, payments that stop where Mobile Money begins.
The right ERP is the one that adapts to your reality, not the other way around.
Odoo, the world's most widely adopted open-source ERP suite (28+ million users in 180 countries), brings sales, purchasing, inventory, accounting, HR, and manufacturing together on a single platform. Its open architecture enables exactly the adaptations your context requires.
At AKILI Labs, we don't just install Odoo. We configure it, adapt it, and keep it running true to your African business reality: OHADA/SYSCOHADA context, local tax specifics, multilingual environments, and connectivity constraints.
■ Consulting & Implementation
Consulting & Scoping
Before writing a single line of configuration, we understand your business.
As-is/to-be audit and process mapping
Functional and technical needs analysis
Scope definition and module prioritization
Requirements specification and functional specifications
Effort estimation and project planning (detailed workload plan)
Decision support: Odoo Community vs. Enterprise
Our 5-phase approach
We deploy Odoo using a structured, proven methodology inspired by international best practices.
1
Initialization
Kick-off, environment setup, project plan
▸ Deliverable: Project charter
Initialization
Kick-off, environment setup, project plan
▸ Deliverable: Project charter
1
2
Analysis
Business workshops, detailed specifications
▸ Deliverable: Approved functional specifications
2
Analysis
Business workshops, detailed specifications
▸ Deliverable: Approved functional specifications
3
Configuration
Module configuration, custom development
▸ Deliverable: Configured and tested solution
Configuration
Module configuration, custom development
▸ Deliverable: Configured and tested solution
3
4
UAT & Training
User acceptance testing (UAT), team training
▸ Deliverable: Acceptance report, training materials
4
UAT & Training
User acceptance testing (UAT), team training
▸ Deliverable: Acceptance report, training materials
5
Go-Live & Follow-up
Production cutover, post-launch support
▸ Deliverable: Closure report, maintenance plan
Go-Live & Follow-up
Production cutover, post-launch support
▸ Deliverable: Closure report, maintenance plan
5
■ Odoo modules we master
We work across the full range of Odoo suite modules
Sales & Commercial Management
Financial & Accounting Management
Purchasing & Logistics
Human Resources
Project & Services Management
Production & Maintenance
Marketing & Communication
■ Compliance & Local Realities
A compliant ERP proves itself in the financial statements, not in the brochure
Any integrator can install Odoo. The difference lies in the thousands of details that local context demands: a Balance Sheet and Income Statement in revised SYSCOHADA format, a TAFIRE your statutory auditor accepts, payslips that get CNPS and CGRAE contributions exactly right, VAT configured for the tax rules of each country of operation, Wave, Orange Money, or MTN MoMo receipts reconciled automatically in the accounts.
AKILI Labs has built specific expertise in configuring Odoo for the OHADA framework: it's the core of our practice, not a line item on the quote.
Revised SYSCOHADA Accounting
OHADA chart of accounts, statutory financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, TAFIRE), journals and reporting packages that meet regional audit firm requirements.
Multi-country Payroll & Labor Compliance
CNPS/CGRAE contributions, ITS, Ivorian and regional labor law rules; statutory payroll updates covered by our support contracts.
Payments & Mobile Money
Wave, Orange Money, and MTN MoMo connectors; bank reconciliation with local banks; XOF receipts reconciled without manual re-entry.
Infrastructure Constraints
Architectures resilient to connectivity outages, degraded modes for points of sale, local hosting available.
■ Beyond implementation
A standard ERP isn't always enough: we adapt it to your business
Custom Development
- Custom Odoo modules (Python/XML)
- Custom reports (QWeb, XLSX, PDF)
- Business dashboards (KPIs, BI)
- Third-party API integrations (REST, XML-RPC, webhooks)
- Mobile Money connectors (Wave, Orange Money, MTN MoMo)
- Customer and supplier portals
Migration & Upgrade
- Migration from Odoo 12/14/15/16 → 19
- Migration from Sage, CEGID, Dynamics, SAP B1
- Data audit and cleansing
- Service continuity plan (zero downtime)
Training & Upskilling
- End-user training (by business role)
- Administrator training
- Developer training (Python/Odoo, OWL/QWeb)
- Post-go-live reinforcement workshops
■ Hosting & Support
Your ERP has to run every single day: we commit to it contractually
Hosting & Infrastructure
Odoo.sh (Official Cloud)
Hosting managed by Odoo SA, automatic updates
Best fit for: Companies wanting to outsource infrastructure
AKILI Labs Private Cloud
Dedicated servers hosted in Africa (Abidjan)
Best fit for: Organizations focused on data sovereignty
On-Premise
Installed on your own servers
Best fit for: Companies with strict internal IT policies
Hybrid
Cloud + on-premise combination per entity
Best fit for: Multi-site, multi-country groups
Support & Maintenance
After go-live, your ERP is covered by a maintenance contract with contractual service commitments: blocking incidents handled within 2 to 24 hours depending on the tier, statutory payroll updates included, monthly TMA (application maintenance), and follow-up reviews. Three tiers adapt to how critical your operations are.
EssentialBlocking: 24hMinor: 5 business days
Blocking issue fixes, statutory payroll updates for 5 countries, email support, 4h/month of TMA.
StandardBlocking: 4hMajor: 24h
Includes Essential + major issue fixes, 8h/month of TMA, quarterly follow-up report, and on-site resource availability (1 day/month).
PremiumBlocking: 2hMajor: 8h
Includes Standard + minor enhancements, 16h/month of TMA, semi-annual security review, priority support, and on-site resource availability (4 days/month).
■ Our methodology
An approach centered on your business, not the tool
At AKILI Labs, we reject the "install and leave" model.
Business first
Scoping workshops start from your actual processes, not Odoo's screens: the tool adapts to the organization, never the other way around.
Standard before custom
Every custom development has to earn its place: the Odoo standard covers most needs and keeps future upgrades painless.
UEMOA realism
Patchy connectivity, Mobile Money payments, OHADA requirements: our rollouts work in your context, not just in a demo.
Knowledge transfer
Your teams administer and evolve their ERP independently once our engagement ends.
■ Sectors we serve
Every sector has its critical processes: we start from yours
Trade & Distribution
Multi-warehouse inventory and point of sale cannot tolerate downtime: PoS in degraded mode, reliable inventory counts, margins tracked in real time.
Industry & Manufacturing
Production stalls when maintenance is improvised: manufacturing orders, preventive CMMS, and quality traceability on a single platform.
Finance & Microfinance
The regulator does not negotiate: auditable OHADA accounting, consolidated treasury, regulatory reporting delivered on time.
Construction & Real Estate
Profitability is decided site by site: project tracking, progress billing, and purchasing and inventory tied to each job.
Services & Consulting
Time is the raw material: timesheets, engagement billing, and per-client profitability without re-entering data.
NGOs & Public Sector
Donors demand traceability: per-project budgets, procurement-compliant purchasing, and audit-ready donor reporting.
We also work in Healthcare & Pharmacy (traceability, expiry tracking), Education & Training (eLearning, enrollment), and Food & Agribusiness (FEFO, quality).
■ What sets us apart
Why choose AKILI Labs
On-the-Ground African Expertise
OHADA, local banking constraints, Mobile Money, multilingual environments, unstable networks — built for this context, not despite it.
Complete Functional Coverage
From CRM to CMMS, from CNPS payroll to SYSCOHADA reporting, on a single platform.
Experienced Team
11+ years of Odoo experience across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
Transparency and Cost Control
Community edition 100% open source. Enterprise at fair pricing. No hidden costs.
Local Presence, Global Vision
Based in Abidjan, active across the UEMOA/ECOWAS zone.
Our Odoo practice, by the numbers
100%
of critical incidents (P1) resolved on time
95%
minimum of major incidents (P2) resolved on time
100%
of projects with full knowledge transfer
11+
years of ERP experience
6
countries served (UEMOA/ECOWAS)
■ Resources & Content
Go deeper on your Odoo project
Coming soonGuide
Odoo Community vs Enterprise: How to Choose?
Key differences and decision criteria.
Coming soonChecklist
10 Questions to Ask Before Starting an Odoo Project
A practical tool to scope your project.
Coming soonCase Study
Migrating from a Proprietary ERP to Odoo
A step-by-step migration journey for a West African SME.
Coming soonWebinar
Odoo and SYSCOHADA: Configuring Accounting for Africa
60 minutes of live, real-world demonstration.
■ FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Odoo
Your next ERP deserves to succeed in your reality.
Let's start with a free consultation: our experts analyze your processes and propose an Odoo roadmap tailored to your context, budget, and timeline.
- ✓ Quick assessment of your digital maturity
- ✓ Recommended priority Odoo modules for your sector
- ✓ Indicative timeline and budget estimate
- ✓ Answers to your technical and functional questions