- Company Name: PT Hadir Mengharumkan Nusantara (HMNS)
- Country: Indonesia
- Industry: Retail
- Apps: Sales, Purchase, Manufacturing, Inventory, Accounting
- Users: 20
- Hosting Type: Odoo.sh
When it comes to perfume, there are at least three types of people: those who stick to one signature scent for years, those who love experimenting, and exclusively special occasion wearers.
Whichever type you are, HMNS believes in one thing: perfume creates a deep personal connection with the one who wears them. As if it's an extension of their character.
That belief became the foundation of HMNS: a local perfume brand designed to be powerful enough to become its users’ go-to choice. Built without external investors, HMNS relied on the founders’ bold determination to grow the business, backed by the right mindset.
Starting small, fully manual, and home-based.
HMNS began operations in 2019. With an initial capital of just IDR 10 million, the co-founders started selling online. The ORGSM variant quickly went viral on social media, propelling HMNS into the spotlight and establishing it as a top-of-mind local perfume brand.
From early on, the HMNS team understood the importance of digital financial records. Their first step was to look for an accounting system. However, what they found at the time were mostly standard, conventional systems, which led to several limitations:
Reliance on a local server
The system ran on a local server, limiting data access and reducing flexibility for an increasingly dynamic team.
No integration across departments
The accounting system was disconnected from sales and inventory, resulting in repetitive data entry and a higher risk of inconsistent data.
Limited processes
Available features only covered basic needs, making it difficult to keep up with HMNS’ growing business complexity.
Restructuring How HMNS Works with Odoo
HMNS didn’t lack a system, it lacked a system that could grow alongside the business.
With Odoo, HMNS initially focused on organizing its accounting processes. But Odoo’s potential was too valuable to ignore. Today, Odoo also plays a key role in managing HMNS’ inventory, providing clear visibility into stock data and product movements.
A smooth implementation
According to the HMNS team, Odoo’s implementation was smooth and well-structured. By taking a phased approach and focusing on core business needs, HMNS was able to experience Odoo’s benefits early on without disrupting ongoing operations.
Q4 2021: System evaluation & business needs mapping
Q1–Q3 2022: Core module implementation, especially Accounting and its integrations
Post-implementation: Stable operations with faster and more organized closing processes.
Growing together with Odoo
Odoo’s modular structure gives HMNS the flexibility to continuously expand its usage. Starting with accounting, Odoo now enables HMNS to:
Develop more efficient inventory workflows
Adopt manufacturing and more detailed reporting features
Adapt the system to evolving operational needs
Rather than limiting growth, Odoo has become a solid system foundation ready to scale alongside HMNS and support a local brand on its journey to the next level.
So, what differences made after Odoo?
Area | Before 😕 | After 😄 |
Account Reclassification | Done manually one by one, time-consuming during closing | Can be done in bulk, much faster and more efficient |
Bank Reconciliation | Manual transaction matching, prone to errors | Smart reconciliation with automatic suggestions, just verify |
Asset Depreciation | Calculated and journaled manually every month | Automated after initial asset and useful-life setup |
Amortization | Not available in the previous system | Built-in feature for cleaner, more controlled deferred expense tracking |
Stock Recording | Manual and handled in separate processes | Stock movements recorded directly in the system |
Stock Visibility | Not real-time, difficult to monitor | More transparent and always up to date |
Operational Impact | High risk of data discrepancies and delays | Clean, efficient, and streamlined processes |
Today, HMNS’ accounting processes are far simpler and more structured. Data is more accurate, workflows are better connected, and many previously manual tasks now run automatically.
As a result, the HMNS finance team spends less time on administrative work—and more time analyzing data and supporting strategic business decisions.
With ambitions to expand into international markets, HMNS is now better prepared, supported by a system that enables multi-language and multi-company operations.
Join HMNS & millions of users that have digitized their business with Odoo!
