"As the team starts to grow, the flow of information between departments becomes very difficult. That's the reason why ERP is a necessity, and even vital for the business."
The Challenge : The "Try-Fail" Loop in ERP Search
The process of finding the right ERP for Bonario was far from easy; it was an extended and costly "failure loop."
- High Initial Cost and Investment: Reputable and well-known software often comes with a very high budget, which does not suit the needs of a rapidly developing business.
- Lack of Flexibility and Support: Local software solutions often had less customization capability or required long waiting times for support.
- Failure to Meet Business Needs: The support from providers failed to help the business implement the software according to its actual needs.
The Solution: Odoo - Flexible, Integrated, and Customizable
After multiple trials, Odoo was chosen based on its outstanding advantages that directly addressed Bonario’s challenges:
- High Customization Capability: Bonario found Odoo's flexibility remarkable, allowing users to customize the interface and reports to fit their business operations.
- "One Price All Apps" Offering: Odoo offers a very good pricing model for small businesses. This model enables Bonario to begin with a single application and then expand to multiple apps as their needs evolve.
- Easy to start: Odoo provides comprehensive documentation and instructional videos. Furthermore, the 15-day free trial program allowed Bonario to get started quickly without a major commitment
📈 The Result: A Foundation for 250% Growth
After Odoo, Bonario achieved impressive results
100%
paperless operation
250%
grew from a 20-person to a 50-person business (a 250% increase) "without too many operational bottlenecks."
100%
personnel are onboarded and trained via eLearning.
Implementation: Automating the Complex Supply Chain
Sale
The sales process at Bonario is now fully digitized. When a lead is generated via Meta, Google, or our website, the team creates a quotation directly in Odoo. From there, Odoo automatically triggers all related operations, including procurement, manufacturing (if applicable), inventory management, delivery, and post-sales customer care—all centralized within a single platform.
Inventory
Purchase
Manufacturing
Automatically generates a Manufacturing Order (MO) for products requiring production. This MO details all necessary steps and materials, directly initiating the next logistical step, such as triggering the request to transfer materials to the production workshop.
Học trực tuyến
🔑 Advice for Businesses Undergoing Digital Transformation
CEO Yen Do also shared key lessons from Bonario's digital transformation journey
On Strategy
Digital transformation should not be rushed; it needs to be implemented in phases, and the most important thing is understanding what the business needs.
On Personnel
The greatest difficulty is the adaptation of personnel. Business owners must always have a clear answer: "How is this tool helping their daily work?"
On Expectation
Business owners must have a realistic expectation. There will never be a "one size fit all" solution, but the determination and vision of the business owner are the most crucial factors for successful digital transformation.
- Company name: Bonario Studio
- Industry: Nội thất, Bán lẻ & Dịch vụ Thiết kế/Thi công
- Location: Vietnam and Combodia
- Company size: 50 employees
- Apps implemented: Inventory | Manufacturing | Purchase | Sale | eLearning
- Hosting type: SaaS
