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Case: De Bonte Group
The existing applications were migrated to Odoo and linked to all operational processes:
From sales and purchasing to production and projects.
CRM
From first contact to order: a clear customer view that seamlessly connects sales, projects, and production.
Accounting
An integrated accounting system that grows with the operation and ensures maximum control and real-time financial insights.
Production
Complete control over prefab and custom production, with real-time insight into planning, materials, and progress.
Market leader in prefab concrete solutions
For nearly 75 years, De Bonte Group has been developing innovative prefab concrete solutions for infrastructure projects around the world. Starting from technical expertise, they offer functional grey concrete that is ready for the future: sustainable, smartly designed, and efficient to install.
The focus at De Bonte is on prefab elements that make a difference in time, quality, and sustainability, such as products that can be installed faster and more accurately, while also contributing to an integrated and climate-conscious mobility approach.
The 3 areas of expertise of De Bonte Group are: water, rail, and road.
In addition to their strong base with 3 sites in Belgium, De Bonte Group is also targeting the French market from their site in Avignon with a French team.
Together with Obycron, a full implementation of Odoo as an integrated ERP system was chosen. De Bonte was using a classic accounting package that provided insufficient support for production, projects, and reporting. Many processes were carried out in separate systems or loose Excel files, leading to limited control and little insight.
Phased approach with a focus on standard
The implementation was carried out in phases over approximately eight months.
A conscious decision was made to use maximum standard Odoo functionality, supplemented with limited customisation for approval flows and automation.