What if every logistical challenge had a solution that allowed you to focus on what truly matters—innovating, creating, and making a lasting impact? That’s the bold bet taken by Déplacer les montagnes.
From alpine peaks to high-end events, their daily operations demand agility, precision… and tools that can keep up.
this testimonial, Justine Angella, Project Manager at Déplacer les montagnes & Vague de nuit, and Anne Tsolissos, Project Coordinator, share their collaboration with Captivea and the implementation of the Odoo ERP.
Discover how this change transformed the way they work—and why it just might transform yours too.
20 years of existence at Déplacer les montagnes
For over twenty years, Déplacer les montagnes has established itself as a leader in organizing unique events, often at high altitudes: ski resorts, alpine villages, and remote locations. The team designs and delivers trade shows, institutional events, and public gatherings across France and Europe, always driven by creativity, precision, and responsiveness.
Behind every exceptional event, there’s a team—and a collective! Déplacer les montagnes is part of the Marche d’approche collective, a group that brings together complementary companies, all united by the same passion for innovation and creativity in demanding environments.
Around Marche d’approche revolve:
- Déplacer les montagnes: organizer of extraordinary mountain events
- France Dôme: specialist in geodesic domes for spectacular installations
- Vague de nuit: Made in France lighting and decorative solutions
- Après-Ski: new company dedicated to recycling sports equipment
- Les ateliers M.: scenography and performance partner
- Deux SCI: real estate management to support the group’s activities
This unique synergy allows Déplacer les montagnes to rely on a strong and agile ecosystem, capable of tackling every challenge—from design to execution, including responsible innovation and event logistics.
What this collaboration truly changes: concrete, visible, and immediate benefits
What if you too could say goodbye to outdated tools and endless Excel spreadsheets?
That’s exactly what happened for Déplacer les montagnes. From the very first weeks with Odoo and Captivea, everything changed:
- Quotes created in a flash: no more paperwork, just fast responsiveness.
- Centralized multi-company management: five companies, one single dashboard. No more juggling between tools.
- Mastered logistics: with one click, the team knows which equipment is available, reserved, or in transit. No more stress, no more errors.
- Tailored management: each module was customized to fit the group’s real-world needs 100%.
- Time saved: the team can finally focus on what really matters—innovation, creativity, and customer satisfaction.
Anne Tsolissos, Project Coordinator at Déplacer les montagnes, shares her experience:
"It saves us time on quotes, especially on creating them and managing the follow-up sales process. We find the software really intuitive and visually pleasant, and it truly helped us save time, allow us to focus on other commercial tasks."
Speed up, adapt, evolve: Captivea and Odoo as drivers
Listening, practical solutions, ongoing support: what we found at Captivea
You know this: choosing a provider is easy. Finding a partner who truly understands your challenges is rare.
In Chambéry, at a trade show, meeting Captivea changed everything. A team that listens and speaks your language—the language of the field, practicality, and action.
Anne Tsolissos, Project Coordinator at Déplacer les montagnes, shares
"Our first meeting with Captivea took place at the Décidia trade show in Chambéry last fall. I believe it was my colleague, Justine Angella, who made the initial contact at the booth. Then, Nicolas Alarcon, our manager, spoke with the team, the chemistry was good, and we quickly decided to set up a meeting. From there, everything fell into place naturally."
This quality of communication was confirmed throughout the collaboration, with strong support and a solution perfectly tailored to the group’s needs.
- Human, ongoing support: never alone, always backed up—even as the team evolves.
- A custom solution: adapted to the group’s multi-company reality.
- Quick responses and real follow-up: every question is answered; every need is heard.
Justine Angella, Project Manager for Déplacer les montagnes & Vague de nuit, confirms:
"We received excellent support from the teams throughout the project. Even when there was a handover along the way and Eva Jessu, the Project Manager at Captivea, took over, the transition went very smoothly. Côme Moyne, Vice President of Operations for Europe at Captivea, was also a great help. What we especially appreciated was that the software truly adapted to our needs and the tools we use daily. Nothing was imposed, everything was designed to fit our way of working."
A solution designed for real-world challenges
Forget rigid software and overcomplicated systems. At Captivea, our strength lies in shaping Odoo to fit your processes, your habits, your environment, not the other way around.
- Ultra-flexible and customizable: every workflow, every document, every process is designed to match the group’s reality.
- All-in-one: sales, rentals, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, invoicing… everything is connected and centralized.
- Built for events: managing Odoo in the event world—where equipment is constantly on the move, teams evolve daily, and projects are constantly reinvented—Odoo unleashes its full power thanks to our tailored adjustments.
As Eva Jessu, Project Manager and Consultant at Captivea, emphasizes:
"We reworked the PDFs for quotes and rentals, adding targeted fields where they really matter. These details, though not immediately visible, make a big difference in daily operations and simplify everyday tasks."
Let’s take the example of the “schedule” function, available in the rental and sales modules. Thanks to this customization, you can instantly see whether a piece of equipment is available or already booked for a given period. This clear overview allows you to make the most of your resources—no wasted time, no surprises.
Why switch ERPs? And what does it really change?
Because at some point, you have to take the leap. Dare to move on from software that was holding you back. Dare to give yourself the tools to go further, to align your systems with your ambitions.
"We had been using EBP as our commercial software for a while, but it wasn’t very intuitive, and visually, it felt a bit outdated,” says a team member. “So last year, we decided it was time for a change.", adds Justine Angella
EBP had run its course: too limited, too rigid, and unable to keep up with a fast-moving group managing five companies at once.
"We were looking for a more intuitive ERP, one that would also help us better analyze and get a clear view of all our sales, customer, and inventory data.", confirms Anne Tsolissos
This change allowed us to take things to the next level. Today, we’ve gained:
- Management aligned with the group’s vision
- More efficient teams
- The ability to grow, innovate, and reinvent ourselves
Switching to Odoo with Captivea is, above all, about giving the company a tool that truly adapts to its needs, one that can keep pace with its growth and ambitions.
captivea & Odoo: the winning combination to reinvent your ERP
Switching ERPs is much more than a technical decision—it’s a true strategic move, a choice to open up new horizons. Thanks to Odoo and Captivea’s tailor-made support, Déplacer les montagnes, Vague de nuit and the entire Marche d’approche collective have regained peace of mind, efficiency, and the freedom to innovate. Today, they’re moving faster, going further, and continuing to push the boundaries of the event industry.
For Anne Tsolissos, what truly sets Captivea apart is the close, authentic relationship:
"We truly felt genuine support, especially from the Captivea teams and particularly the project manager. Communications were simple, quick, and always clear, which greatly eased our transition. This constant support and availability were invaluable throughout the project."
A big thank you to the entire Déplacer les Montagnes team, especially Justine Angella and Anne Tsolissos, for their trust and valuable collaboration.
Want to learn more about how we supported Déplacer les Montagnes? Find the full project details on their client reference page.
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