This is the challenge Thomas Chalant took up when he founded Comber Logistics in 2023, with a clear vision: combining agility and discipline from the outset.
"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 lay solid foundations, Thomas Chalant placed his bet on Odoo. And for the deployment, he turned to Captivea, a Gold-certified integrator in Luxembourg, recognised for its methodology, attentive listening, and customised support.
Tailor-made logistics, designed for every client
Comber Logistics: a young, ambitious and structured company
Comber Logistics is not just any logistics provider. The company positions itself as a strategic partner, a true extension of its clients’ organisation. 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
Individualised client management
To achieve this, Comber made a bold choice: each client has their own Odoo environment, designed according to their way of working. No imposed changes, no disruption of habits.
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 features 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 illustrates how this works for us through a concrete anecdote:
"A little story from our side: we recently onboarded a new client by using the stock module in their existing Odoo environment. The only thing we did was this: we didn’t change their habits at all; we simply activated this stock module that we manage, which lets us handle stored products and process goods receipts and shipments – which, 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 conclusion is clear: the structure is in place, processes are smooth, 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 turn in its growth.
Captivea’s support: methodology, listening, and on-the-ground work
Behind the collaboration between Comber and Captivea lies, above all, a story of encounters.
In 2022, Thomas Chalant crossed paths with Maxime Grieshaber, CEO of Captivea Luxembourg, who was in turn launching Captivea’s Luxembourg branch. One discussion led to a clear realisation: 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 did more than just roll out a solution. The team supported Comber in structuring its operational model itself by identifying the right modules, configuring independent client environments, and ensuring users built up their skills.
Tailored support
Captivea was involved from the earliest stages of the project: module selection, configuration, client environment setup, and ongoing support. A pragmatic, efficient, business-focused approach.
Captivea Luxembourg was brought in very early in the project: scoping, business workshops, prioritising deliverables. This close collaboration comes through clearly 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 commit to Odoo from the very start?
One of Comber’s key strengths is that it implemented the ERP even before there was an urgent need. While other companies wait until they are overwhelmed before getting structured, Thomas Chalant chose to lay the groundwork in advance.
And that’s exactly what Odoo enables, in a fully customised version. Thanks to its modularity, Comber can activate new features, manage multiple clients at the same time, and scale up without a redesign.
An ERP used every day
At Comber, Odoo is not 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 centralised, structured and synchronised.
A modular, scalable, flexible tool
Odoo was chosen for its ability to adapt to any business use. Whether for a lean set-up or a complex client environment, the ERP can evolve without a complete 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 is the foundation of the company - a tool designed from day one as a growth lever.
Laying the right 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 that wants to combine strong structure with flexibility, Odoo, together with 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 customised support.
Discover the project details on the Comber Logistics customer reference page.
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