Odoo ERP Upgrade & Credit Management Automation

We supported Zico, a UK-based manufacturer of premium lighting solutions, in upgrading their Odoo system and tailoring several financial workflows to match their operational structure. The project focused on improving ERP reliability, automating credit control, and strengthening access management within finance modules.

Industry

Manufacturing

Client’s location

United Kingdom

Tech stack

Odoo

Python

About Client & Business Challenges

Zico designs, creates, and produces high-end LED filament lamps and dimming systems that combine traditional style with state-of-the-art performance. Its lighting is specified for high-end hotels, heritage buildings, and luxury residential interior spaces.

With intensified cross-border business in the UK, the EU, the Middle East, and Asia, Zico is emphasizing quality, consistency, and customer experience. Its ERP system acts as the foundation for the generation of management, order management, and finance management for the markets.

Business Challenges

Upgrade from Odoo 15 to 17 while preserving all existing configurations and custom business logic;
Integration of a third-party credit provider, including credit limit tracking and balance checks for business clients;
Granular access control to ensure finance features are restricted to authorized personnel.

Solution Delivered

Upgrade

A full upgrade from Odoo v15 to v17, ensuring all core modules and workflows remained stable and functional.

Custom payment integration

Integration with a custom payment provider, adapted to Zico’s sales and credit workflows.

Credit control

A bespoke credit control module, enabling the team to define, monitor, and enforce credit limits in real time.

Security focus

Role-based access rights within finance, ensuring security and compliance in daily operations.

Odoo MRP custom credit

Value Delivered

The updated manufacturing Odoo ERP provides Zico with a more robust operational foundation and improved risk controls:

Streamlined purchasing flows with credit validation logic integrated directly into sales operations;
Controlled access to sensitive financial data, reducing the risk of errors or misuse;
A modernized ERP system is ready for future customizations and business expansion.

By embedding key financial logic into a cleaner, upgraded Odoo environment, Zico is now better positioned to scale its international operations with confidence and precision.

Hear From Our Clients

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