In this practical functional session, you will learn how to setup multiple warehouse with multiple manufacturing facility - specialised to manufacture specific goods / products.

Setting up multiple warehouses and manufacturing facilities in Odoo provides numerous benefits, particularly for businesses with diverse operations across multiple locations. With such a configuration in Odoo warehouse with routes and rules management, you will get;

1. Better Inventory Management
Decentralised Warehousing: Manage stock levels separately for each warehouse to optimise storage and ensure stock availability at the right location.
Real-Time Tracking: Track inventory movements between warehouses and production units with ease, reducing delays and errors.
Location-Specific Operations: Each warehouse can operate independently with specific inventory rules, reordering policies, and configurations.

2. Enhanced Manufacturing Efficiency
Proximity to Demand: Manufacturing at multiple locations closer to key markets reduces transportation costs and lead times.
Load Balancing: Distribute production loads among facilities to prevent bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
Work Order Segmentation: Assign work orders to specific manufacturing facilities based on resource availability or specialisation.

3. Cost Optimisation
Reduced Transportation Costs: Strategic warehouse and manufacturing locations help minimize shipping and logistics expenses.
Localised Procurement: Purchase raw materials from local suppliers for each facility, reducing procurement costs and lead times.
Energy and Resource Savings: Facilities can be optimised for local utility rates or energy-efficient designs.

4. Scalability
Support for Business Growth: Easily expand operations by adding new warehouses or manufacturing facilities in Odoo as the business grows.
Centralised Control: Manage all locations from a unified Odoo instance, maintaining a consistent overview of operations.

5. Advanced Routing and Delivery
Efficient Fulfilment: Odoo automatically selects the best warehouse for fulfilling customer orders based on availability and proximity.
Cross-Docking: Move goods directly from inbound to outbound at specific warehouses to streamline distribution.
Zone-Specific Delivery Routes: Optimise routes for shipments from different warehouses.

By leveraging Odoo’s inventory routes and rules capabilities for multiple warehouses and manufacturing facilities, businesses can streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Its modular and customizable framework ensures that businesses can tailor the system to meet their unique needs while scaling effectively.