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Odoo PLM

Odoo PLM — configured by Captivea

Odoo PLM centralises product data, documents, Bills of Materials and engineering change orders so that engineering, production, quality and supply chain teams work from the same, controlled version of the truth. Typical use cases include managing product introductions, handling engineering change workflows, keeping BoMs aligned with design, and ensuring traceability for audits and customer requirements.

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The app

Odoo PLM

Odoo PLM is the product lifecycle management application in Odoo used to manage every stage of a product, from concept and design through industrialisation, production and end-of-life. It replaces scattered files and email threads with structured product records, revisions and approvals that integrate in real time with Manufacturing, Inventory, Quality and Purchasing.

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Key features

Concrete building blocks

Centralised product documentation

Attach drawings, 3D models, specifications, test reports and work instructions directly to products and components so that every team refers to a single, up-to-date source instead of chasing versions across shared folders and emails.

Version and revision control

Create controlled versions and revisions of products and BoMs, track exactly what changed and when, and ensure that only approved versions are used in production, while preserving a complete history for analysis and audits.

Structured engineering change orders

Use engineering change orders (ECOs) to group impacted products, proposed modifications, discussions and approvals in a single workflow, moving changes smoothly from idea to validated implementation on the shop floor.

Real-time integration with operations

Once an ECO is approved, Odoo PLM pushes updates automatically to Manufacturing, Inventory, Quality and Purchasing so work orders, stock requirements and supplier orders reflect the latest product design.

Use cases

Concrete uses

Controlling complex product changes

Manage frequent design iterations, cost optimizations and supplier substitutions through ECOs and BoM versions so multiple teams can collaborate on changes without losing traceability or control.

Industrialising new products

Capture every adjustment made while moving from prototype to serial production—materials, tolerances, routing steps and work instructions—so the final industrial version is fully documented and approved.

Managing quality and regulatory updates

Link nonconformities and regulatory requirements to specific products and ECOs, coordinate corrective design actions across engineering, quality and production, and maintain an audit-ready history of every change.

By business function

Solutions for every team

Explore how Captivea concretely improves your teams' day-to-day work, department by department.

Sales & CRM

Product versions, ECOs and BoM updates managed in a single PLM workspace.

Purchasing

Approved design changes flow to purchasing so materials, suppliers and lead times stay aligned.

Operations & Manufacturing

Manufacturing routes, work orders and capacity planning always follow the latest validated BoMs.

Supply Chain

Component changes in BoMs instantly update stock needs, traceability and replenishment rules.

Finance & Accounting

Accurate product and BoM versions support reliable costing, margin analysis and compliance.

Human Resources

Link competencies, training and work instructions so teams can execute new product versions confidently.

Marketing

Coordinate product launch campaigns with clear visibility on versions, availability and timelines.

Helpdesk & After-Sales

Ensure support teams see the product version in use to resolve issues faster and feed back into ECOs.

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By sector

Organized around your industry

Teams organised by client industry. Each sector covers ERP, Web, AI and BI.

Services & Tertiary

PLM and integrated Odoo apps for engineering-driven service and project organisations.

Industry / Manufacturing

PLM, MRP and quality tightly connected for manufacturers managing complex assemblies and changes.

Distribution & Logistics

Product versions and BoMs aligned with stock and fulfilment for distributors and wholesalers.

Retail & Point of Sale

Unified product data across online and in-store channels for controlled launches and updates.

References

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Odoo PLM is the product lifecycle management application in the Odoo suite, used to manage product definitions, documents, Bills of Materials, versions and engineering change orders so that all teams work from consistent data, right from design to end-of-life.

Since Odoo PLM is part of the same platform as Manufacturing, Inventory, Quality, Purchase and Project, approved changes automatically update BoMs, routes, stock requirements, quality plans and tasks, without the need for separate interfaces or synchronisations.

If you manage frequent design changes, approvals and document control, Odoo PLM extends Odoo MRP with structured versions, ECO workflows and traceability, so that engineering and production stay aligned without adding another standalone system.

Captivea, as an Odoo Gold Partner, brings experience from many PLM and manufacturing projects, helping you map your existing processes, configure ECO stages and approvals, migrate product data, train users and continuously improve your PLM usage over time.

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