Over the past century, much has changed. Innovations and new developments are accelerating, and to remain relevant, organizations must adapt. Siebtechnik Tema B.V. knows this all too well. Outdated systems and manual processes presented significant challenges, causing delays in an increasingly fast-paced world.
From paperwork to digitalization
What once relied on paperwork was later digitized using SharePoint and standalone Excel files. While this was a step forward, it led to duplicated efforts and limited visibility into critical processes like quote management and inventory control. With nearly a million products and 75% of its revenue coming from international trade, the need for a more efficient approach became clear. “Our previous systems simply weren’t suited to the scale at which we operate,” explains Marcel Schuijt, General Sales Manager. “It was time to do things differently.”
Odoo as the ERP system
The company chose Odoo, with Dynapps as their implementation partner. Why Odoo? According to Marcel, its all-in-one platform offers the flexibility and scalability needed to streamline daily operations while enabling future growth. Additionally, Odoo’s open-source design makes it user-friendly and easy to customize.
“The intuitive interface of Odoo makes it very simple for employees to use,” adds Edda van Poorten, Inside Sales Team Leader and member of the Odoo project team.
"Our previous systems simply weren’t suited to the scale at which we operate. It was time to do things differently."
Collaboration with implementation partner Dynapps
The collaboration with Dynapps began with weekly workshops involving employees from all levels of the company. “This broad input helps us avoid tunnel vision,” Edda explains. “It also gives everyone a chance to contribute, which brings valuable insights to the table.” To set the right priorities and optimize processes, the team works closely with business consultant Paul Breevaart.
The expertise of a Dynapps consultant
Door zijn ruime ervaring in de voedingsmiddelenindustrie en techniek, is Paul als geen ander in staat om de bedrijfsprocessen binnen Siebtechnik Tema B.V. kritisch onder de loep te nemen en de vertaalslag te maken naar Odoo. Hoe zitten de huidige processen in elkaar? Wat kan er beter? Moeten bepaalde bedrijfsprocessen veranderd worden, om efficiënter te gaan werken? Doordat Odoo volledig aanpasbaar is, kan Paul het ERP-systeem dusdanig optimaliseren, zodat het volledig aansluit op de wensen en behoeften van Siebtechnik Tema.
Ready for the future
The full implementation is expected to be completed by early 2025, a milestone Edda and her colleagues eagerly anticipate. According to Edda, the team’s buy-in has been excellent:
“I regularly update my team on Odoo’s latest features. This creates space for questions and feedback, and I notice it provides a sense of calm.” Despite the challenges of today’s global political landscape, Siebtechnik Tema B.V. continues to grow steadily, as it has always done. “With Odoo, we have a system that grows with us. It finally feels like we’re ready for the future,” concludes Marcel.
