Location/Region: Round Rock, TX
Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Apps implemented: Manufacturing, Sales, Inventory, Accounting, Employees, Purchase, Helpdesk, Timesheets, ShipStation
Software
Replaced: NetSuite
Number of users: 47
Hosting type: Odoo Online
When SISU faced soaring ERP renewal costs, the team sought a smarter, cost-effective solution without sacrificing the functionality they depended on every day. By moving from NetSuite to Odoo, and partnering with Bista Solutions, SISU achieved a seamless migration in just 42 days, cutting costs, boosting flexibility, and ensuring their ERP system could scale with future growth.
SISU is a U.S.-based leader in customized robotic arm manufacturing, known for its innovative solutions in automation. Their products support a wide range of industries and rely heavily on advanced ERP capabilities to manage operations, from manufacturing and inventory to sales and accounting.
Founded by Marc Christenson, SISU has grown into a company where 47 active users depend daily on ERP systems to maintain operational excellence. The team combines technical expertise with forward-looking innovation, keeping them at the forefront of robotics manufacturing.
The Roadblocks Before Odoo
SISU’s existing ERP, NetSuite, was operationally sound but came with a renewal cost that was substantially higher than the company was willing to invest. With ERP usage embedded into every part of the business, the stakes were high.
SISU needed:
- A cost-effective, full-featured ERP replacement
- Minimal downtime during migration
- A partner experienced in both Odoo and NetSuite to ensure continuity and a smooth transition
The company considered its options carefully but kept coming back to the same conclusion: they needed an ERP system that could deliver NetSuite-level functionality without NetSuite-level pricing.
That was when SISU selected Odoo for its flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and strong out-of-the-box features. Odoo’s ability to provide a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) replacement that could go live immediately, with only minimal customizations, made it the right choice under a tight deadline.
Bista Solutions’ Contribution to a Smooth Migration
While researching help for the implementation process, SISU discovered Bista Solutions, one of the highest-ranked partners in North America. What set them apart was their dual expertise in both Odoo and NetSuite, a critical advantage for SISU’s migration.
"Bista was fantastic to work with and did a phenomenal job helping us transition to Odoo. From the very beginning their team came on site to make sure they had a solid understanding of our business and needs."
Most of the work was conducted remotely, with Bista only onsite for the initial analysis and go-live support.
"SISU was largely an out-of-the-box implementation. The client’s team was highly technical and a pleasure to work with, which made the process smooth and efficient. Their expertise allowed them to handle the data migration from NetSuite and achieve a successful go-live within just a month, saving both time and cost.”
How Odoo Transformed
SISU’s Operations
SISU’s Odoo deployment included a comprehensive suite of applications such as Inventory, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchase, and Accounting, along with Helpdesk, Employees, and Timesheets to support daily operations.
To streamline logistics, the team also implemented a ShipStation Sync, ensuring an integrated flow across production, administration, and shipping.
Odoo’s robust functionality, supported by Bista’s guidance, delivered measurable results for SISU:
Complete ERP migration in 42 days: meeting the deadline before NetSuite renewal costs applied.
Significant cost savings thanks to Odoo’s sustainable pricing model.
Smooth adoption: hands-on training during go-live week allowed SISU’s employees to practice directly in the Odoo environment, minimizing learning curves.
Future-ready platform: integrations were set up with ShipStation, while plans were already underway for Divvy (expense management) and a custom Solidworks–Odoo sync.
By maintaining minimal customizations, SISU ensured that their Odoo deployment remained flexible and upgrade-friendly, reducing complexity for future scaling.
"The implementation process went very well. Odoo and Bista teams were very responsive and available to any needs we had. They did a great job remaining flexible and explaining the pros and cons of various options we had and helped us tailor a deployment that is working great for our needs.”
What’s Next for SISU
SISU continues to expand its use of Odoo by developing new integrations, including Divvy and Solidworks–Odoo sync, to further streamline operations. The company is confident that its ERP system will evolve in tandem with its manufacturing innovations, ensuring sustained efficiency and growth.
Looking ahead, SISU sees Odoo not just as a system to manage current operations, but as a platform that supports their long-term vision in robotics manufacturing.
SISU’s success shows how even highly technical, fast-growing companies can migrate from costly legacy systems to Odoo, quickly and effectively. For organizations facing high ERP renewal costs or searching for a flexible system that scales with growth, Odoo provides the tools to make that transition seamless. Whether implemented independently or with the support of a trusted partner like Bista Solutions, Odoo empowers businesses to take control of their operations and unlock their next stage of growth.
