Odoo Inventory is the core of Odoo’s logistics system. It connects purchases, sales, manufacturing, and deliveries in one seamless flow.
This article is part of our deep dive into Odoo’s features, covering how Odoo Inventory works, key use cases, and how it supports different warehouse and logistics operations.
What is Odoo Inventory?
Odoo Inventory is an inventory & warehouse management application designed to handle everything from simple stock management to advanced fulfillment workflows. It supports single- and multi-warehouse operations, barcode scanning, drop-shipping, cross-docking, and more, all natively integrated with the rest of the Odoo suite.
Odoo Inventory gives you the tools to manage your supply chain efficiently and in real time when running retail operations, manufacturing businesses, or distribution companies.
Key features of Odoo Inventory
- Smart double-entry system: Every stock move is tracked with precision, ensuring that no stock ever disappears.
- Multi-warehouse support: Manage separate warehouses, zones, and routes from one dashboard.
- Barcode scanning: Optimise pick-pack-and-ship operations using handheld scanners.
- Automated replenishment: Automate procurement based on stock levels, sales forecasts, or custom triggers.
- Batch & serial number tracking: Ensure traceability for regulated products and sensitive goods.
- Dropshipping & cross-docking: Ship directly from suppliers or speed up warehouse transfers.
- Real-time reporting: Get up-to-date views on inventory value, stock movements, and product availability.
- Putaway & routing rules: Automatically assign incoming products to optimal storage locations and define push/pull routes to streamline internal logistics.
- Real-time stock forecasting: Forecast stock levels based on confirmed sales, purchase and manufacturing orders, helping avoid stockouts or overstocking.
- Seamless integration with other Odoo apps: Inventory connects directly with Sales, Purchases, MRP and Accounting, turning stock moves into invoices, orders, or production steps automatically.
Because Odoo Inventory is fully integrated with Odoo’s other apps, you can connect your entire supply chain, from purchase to delivery to accounting, with zero manual effort.
Odoo Inventory supports various business use cases
Odoo Inventory adapts to different industries and logistics needs.
Odoo lets you design your ideal warehouse flow, supporting a range of businesses from fast-paced eCommerce operations to manufacturing plants with multi-step routing
eCommerce & retail fulfilment
Online shops and retailers can sync stock in real time across sales channels and fulfillment centers.
Features like wave picking, barcode scanning, and automatic replenishment make high-volume operations efficient.
Odoo also provides out-of-the-box features for complex operations like dropshipping and ease of integration with EDI.
Manufacturing & assembly
When paired with Odoo Manufacturing, the inventory app helps track raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods with complete traceability.
Multi-step routing, lot/serial tracking, and backorder management ensure production stays on track.
Distribution & wholesale
Wholesalers benefit from route optimisation, demand forecasting, and integration with third-party logistics.
Odoo also supports scheduled transfers and custom replenishment or make-to-order rules for just-in-time inventory.
Health, pharmaceuticals & food
Odoo Inventory supports strict compliance needs with expiry date tracking, FIFO/FEFO rules, and batch-level traceability, which is essential for regulated goods and perishable stock.
See how one of our customers implemented Odoo Inventory for highly regulated MedTech requirements.
AI in Odoo Inventory
Odoo 18 introduced new AI-powered features that take inventory management to the next level.
With AI, businesses can automate routine decisions, detect anomalies, and make smarter forecasting choices, without the need for custom scripts or third-party tools.
Here’s how AI is utilised in Odoo Inventory:
- Smart reordering suggestions: Odoo learns from past sales and lead times to suggest optimal reorder quantities.
- Anomaly detection: Flag unusual stock movements or delivery delays in real time.
- Predictive stockouts: Stay ahead of demand fluctuations with smarter forecasting.
- Automated inventory classification: AI can categorise products by movement speed, helping you apply the right replenishment strategies.
Learn more about Odoo Inventory and AI and what’s on the AI roadmap for Odoo 19.
Odoo Inventory tutorials & documentation
Looking for more on how Odoo Inventory works in real business cases? From tutorials to workflows, you’ll find all our inventory-related articles collected here:
AI-driven Inventory Management in Odoo
Make-to-order rules in Odoo Inventory
Level up your operations with Odoo Inventory
We help businesses set up and adapt Odoo Inventory, from brand-new implementations to scaling established systems. Talk to our experts to configure a setup that suits your way of work.