This is the challenge Thomas Chalant took on when he founded Comber Logistics in 2023, with a clear vision: bringing together agility and discipline right from the start.
"When I launched Comber, I knew one thing: I wanted a company that’s agile but solid, and for that, I needed a rock-solid tool. Odoo and Captivea were the perfect combo!"
- Thomas Chalant, Founder and manager of Comber Logistics
To build a solid foundation, Thomas Chalant chose to rely on Odoo. And for deployment, he turned to Captivea, a Gold-certified integrator in Luxembourg, recognized for its methodology, listening, and customized support.
Tailor-made logistics, designed for every client
Comber Logistics: a young, ambitious, and structured company
Comber Logistics is not just another logistics provider. The company positions itself as a strategic partner, a true extension of its clients’ organization. Warehousing, order preparation, repackaging, quality control, customs declarations… everything is integrated, everything is modular. But above all, nothing is imposed.
"We offer tailor-made logistics services, so we provide services starting from warehousing, storage, order preparation, reconditioning, repacking, shipping, but also quality control, and possibly customs declarations."
- Thomas Chalant
Individualized client management
To achieve this, Comber made a bold choice: each client has their own Odoo environment, designed around how they work. No forced changes, no disruption to established routines.
This approach allows Comber to remain agile while ensuring detailed management of activities. Odoo thus becomes a true business tool, able to adapt to the specific characteristics of each collaboration.
"Then, we created a multitude of environments used for each of our clients. There is one environment per client, configured according to the needs of each client."
- Thomas Chalant, Founder and manager of Comber Logistics
Thomas Chalant explains how this works through a concrete example:
"Here’s a little anecdote: we recently onboarded a new client by using the stock module in their Odoo environment. The only thing we did was this: we didn’t change their practices at all. We simply activated this stock module that we manage, which lets us handle stored products and process receipts and shipments that, for them, correspond to purchases and sales, without changing any of their habits, their operations, or their internal processes."
The results: efficiency, peace of mind, scalability
A few months after launch, the picture is clear: the structure is in place, processes run smoothly, client management is precise, and every team member works with the right tools.
In just a few months, Comber has:
- ✅ Gained efficiency in managing quotes, orders, and shipments
- ✅ Centralized its client data for precise tracking
- ✅ Personalized its offer thanks to Odoo instances per client
- ✅ Improved service quality by reducing operational frictions
Odoo has become much more than an ERP: it is the engine of the company. And with Captivea, it has been configured to support every stage of growth.
Captivea support: method, listening, and on-the-ground expertise
At the heart of the collaboration between Comber and Captivea is, above all, a story of people meeting.
In 2022, Thomas Chalant crossed paths with Maxime Grieshaber, CEO of Captivea Luxembourg, who was, in turn, launching Captivea’s Luxembourg branch. A conversation, then an obvious conclusion: the same energy, the same vision.
"Following my meeting with Maxime Grieshaber in 2022, we immediately clicked. Maxime was launching Captivea Luxembourg, I was launching Comber, we were on the same wavelength, so the match happened right away."
- Thomas Chalant
Captivea didn’t just roll out a solution. The team helped Comber structure its operational model itself by identifying the right modules, configuring independent client environments, and supporting user skill development.
Tailored support
Captivea was involved from the very first phases of the project: module selection, configuration, client environment setup, and ongoing support. A pragmatic, efficient, business-focused approach.
Captivea Luxembourg was involved very early in the project: scoping, business workshops, deliverable prioritization. This close collaboration comes through in the testimonial from Oussama Bougria, Odoo Project Manager at Captivea, who led the implementation.
"Our challenge is to deliver a global platform while keeping logistics at the center. We divided the deployment into sprints: first stock and order preparation, then CRM and invoicing, then HR. The advantage is that Odoo allows us to activate a module when the need arises, without reconfiguring the rest. Concretely, Thomas Chalant can register a new client this morning and have their logistics flows operational by tomorrow."
- Oussama Bougria, Project manager & Consultant at Captivea
Why choose Odoo from day one?
One of Comber’s major strengths is having implemented the ERP before it became an urgent necessity. While many companies wait until they’re overwhelmed to get structured, Thomas Chalant took the strategic gamble to prepare the ground in advance.
And that’s exactly what Odoo enables, in a tailor-made configuration. Thanks to its modularity, Comber can roll out new features, manage multiple clients simultaneously, and scale without redesigning everything from scratch.
An ERP used every day
At Comber, Odoo isn’t just for show. It structures the entire business:
- CRM
- ⚙️ Email marketing
- ⚙️ Sales and quotes management
- Invoicing
- ⚙️ Accounting and analytics
- ⚙️ VAT declarations
- ⚙️ HR and leave management
"We use Odoo for a series of features, from CRM, email marketing, sales including quotes, orders, invoicing, accounting, VAT declarations, financial management, analytical accounting, leave management…"
- Thomas Chalant
With Odoo, teams save time at every stage. No more scattered files, no more double entry. Everything is centralized, structured, and synchronized.
A modular, scalable, and flexible tool
Odoo was selected for its ability to adapt to every business use case. Whether for a small organization or a complex client environment, the ERP can evolve without a full overhaul.
"There are a series of features, but today this is what we use in our Comber Logistics environment"
- Thomas Chalant
It’s not just software, it’s the backbone of the company. A tool designed from the outset as a growth driver.
Laying solid foundations to build with confidence
The experience of Comber Logistics shows that it is possible to structure a company from the start without sacrificing agility. Thanks to Captivea and Odoo, the young logistics startup now has an infrastructure capable of supporting its growth while staying close to its clients’ needs.
Given the results achieved, Comber Logistics’ recommendation is clear: for any company looking to combine solid structure with flexibility, Odoo, supported by Captivea, is a winning choice.
We warmly thank Thomas Chalant and the entire Comber Logistics team for their trust and collaboration. Their project is a great example of digital success driven by a clear vision and customized support.
Discover the project details on the Comber Logistics customer reference page.
Want to see how other companies have met the digitalization challenge? Browse our Captivea customer reference pages to discover our success stories.
Looking for an ERP that really fits your business?
Let’s talk!