Dashboards on current reality
Role-based views of the metrics each team owns refresh as the business moves, so people act on now — not last month's export.
Enterprise Resource Planning
ERP that fits how you actually run the business — not the other way around
Flectic is your platform-neutral ERP partner: we help SMEs and growth-stage teams move from fragmented systems to scalable operations, with real-time visibility across finance, inventory and projects. We help you choose between Odoo and Microsoft Dynamics 365 on the facts, then implement, integrate and optimize it alongside your team.
The status quo
Spreadsheets and disconnected apps are quietly taxing your margin
The cost of fragmented systems rarely shows up on one line — it leaks across every team, every month, until growth stalls on data nobody trusts.
Numbers nobody trusts
Finance closes the month by reconciling exports from four systems by hand. By the time the report lands, the decision window has already passed.
Inventory that lies
Stock levels in the system don't match the warehouse, so you over-order to be safe and tie up cash you needed elsewhere.
Work that falls between tools
Quotes live in one app, orders in another, projects in a spreadsheet. Re-keying the same data is slow, error-prone and impossible to audit.
Growth outpacing the stack
The tools that got you to here can't carry you to there. Every new hire, entity or product line makes the manual workarounds heavier.
ERP THAT FITS
The operational backbone, built around how your business runs
One connected system for finance, stock, delivery and reporting — configured to your workflow on Dynamics 365 or Odoo, with AI kept on a human-reviewed leash.
Closing balanceLedger
DateDescriptionAmount
Mar 30Customer payment — INV-9041+€12,400
Mar 29Supplier invoice — Acme Parts−€8,260
Mar 28Payroll run — March−€41,900
Balance€312,480
Close the month from one ledger
Finance, AP and AR live on a single ledger, so leadership decides on numbers they trust instead of reconciling exports.
To doSite survey — NorthgateTo doIn progressInstall — Phase 2In progressDoneHandover — RiversideDone
Margin you can see as work happens
Track time, cost and margin per project in real time, so profitability stops being a surprise at the end of the job.
Finance
Inventory
Order-to-cash
CRM & pipeline
Configured to your workflow
Compose and extend the modules you actually run, so the system adapts to the business rather than forcing the reverse.
Reorder before you run blind
Live stock, supplier lead times and reorder points sit in one place, so you stop over-ordering to cover blind spots.
The prize
One operational backbone your whole business can run on
Representative targets from focused, well-scoped ERP engagements. Real figures depend on your data, modules and starting point — we set them with you before we build.
First credible outcome
- 8wks
- To first working value
- Target time to a live, usable slice of finance or operations in a focused first phase — not a 12-month big-bang.
- 40%
- Less manual admin
- Representative reduction in re-keying and reconciliation once core processes run in one system instead of across exports.
- Real-time
- Operational visibility
- Live dashboards across finance, inventory and projects, replacing month-old spreadsheets you can't act on.
- Up to 3x
- Faster AI-assisted delivery (target)
- Our AI-enabled delivery is designed to deliver up to 3x faster on discovery, documentation and QA — the accelerated tasks, not the whole implementation timeline, and every output is human-reviewed.
Odoo vs Microsoft
Two strong platforms — the right one depends on you
A neutral, factual comparison for SMEs and growth-stage teams. Figures are list/directional and change with edition, region and partner discount — confirm against a real quote.
Best fitBudget-conscious SMEs wanting one customizable suite, fast deployment and broad app coverage out of the box.
Best fitTeams standardized on Microsoft 365, Azure and Power BI needing enterprise governance and mature BI.
Decision factorOdooMicrosoft Dynamics 365
Cost modelPer-user subscription with all-apps-included tiers and a free open-source Community edition; lower entry cost, though breadth can mean configuring many modules at once.Per-user, per-SKU (Essentials vs Premium tiers); higher per-user entry than Odoo, but predictable list pricing bundled with the wider Microsoft estate. Confirm current pricing against a live quote.
Best-fit sizeStartups through mid-market, especially where app breadth and budget both matter.SMB to mid-market on Business Central; scales up the Dynamics enterprise tier if you later need large/global, regulated capability.
CustomizationOpen-source: modify or build modules in Python, plus Odoo Studio low-code; deep changes possible, but custom code needs maintenance discipline through upgrades.Extension-based (AL) plus Power Platform; more governed and upgrade-stable, though deeper changes are often partner-led and less open than source access.
EcosystemOne consistent app suite under a single data model, plus a large community marketplace; less deep into Microsoft-native tooling.Deep native ties to Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, Azure, Power BI and a broad ISV channel; most valuable when you're already Microsoft-centric.
Built-in AIAI features built into the suite from Odoo 19 (lead scoring, smart drafting, assistant); some AI capabilities may draw on purchasable AI credits — confirm against a current quote.Copilot embedded across modules and evolving toward agents; mature and Microsoft-native, though typically billed separately.
Reporting / BIBuilt-in pivots, dashboards and custom reports cover everyday reporting; heavy BI usually needs external tooling.Native Power BI plus built-in financial reporting — a genuine strength for Microsoft-centric teams, with BI depth that Odoo typically reaches via add-ons.
Time to valueCommonly 1–4 months for focused scope, helped by the all-in-one suite.Commonly 6–14 months; longer for enterprise-tier rollouts, partly because governance and Microsoft-stack alignment are built in up front.
Cost model
- Odoo
- Per-user subscription with all-apps-included tiers and a free open-source Community edition; lower entry cost, though breadth can mean configuring many modules at once.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Per-user, per-SKU (Essentials vs Premium tiers); higher per-user entry than Odoo, but predictable list pricing bundled with the wider Microsoft estate. Confirm current pricing against a live quote.
Best-fit size
- Odoo
- Startups through mid-market, especially where app breadth and budget both matter.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- SMB to mid-market on Business Central; scales up the Dynamics enterprise tier if you later need large/global, regulated capability.
Customization
- Odoo
- Open-source: modify or build modules in Python, plus Odoo Studio low-code; deep changes possible, but custom code needs maintenance discipline through upgrades.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Extension-based (AL) plus Power Platform; more governed and upgrade-stable, though deeper changes are often partner-led and less open than source access.
Ecosystem
- Odoo
- One consistent app suite under a single data model, plus a large community marketplace; less deep into Microsoft-native tooling.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Deep native ties to Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, Azure, Power BI and a broad ISV channel; most valuable when you're already Microsoft-centric.
Built-in AI
- Odoo
- AI features built into the suite from Odoo 19 (lead scoring, smart drafting, assistant); some AI capabilities may draw on purchasable AI credits — confirm against a current quote.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Copilot embedded across modules and evolving toward agents; mature and Microsoft-native, though typically billed separately.
Reporting / BI
- Odoo
- Built-in pivots, dashboards and custom reports cover everyday reporting; heavy BI usually needs external tooling.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Native Power BI plus built-in financial reporting — a genuine strength for Microsoft-centric teams, with BI depth that Odoo typically reaches via add-ons.
Time to value
- Odoo
- Commonly 1–4 months for focused scope, helped by the all-in-one suite.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Commonly 6–14 months; longer for enterprise-tier rollouts, partly because governance and Microsoft-stack alignment are built in up front.
Flectic is platform-neutral. We recommend the platform that fits your size, budget and complexity — never a fixed preference, and never implying vendor certification or endorsement. Pricing and AI inclusions are indicative list and change by edition and region; verify against a live quote.
Pick your path
Ready to go deeper? Choose your platform route
The category framing lives here; the product detail lives on each platform page. Follow the path that fits — or book a call and we'll confirm the fit with you.
The Odoo path
One integrated, customizable suite with fast deployment — well suited to budget-conscious SMEs that want breadth without per-app licensing.
- Lower entry cost and simpler all-apps licensing
- Deep customization and rapid, focused deployment
- Built-in AI from Odoo 19 (some features use AI credits)
The Microsoft path
Business Central and the broader Dynamics suite, native to Microsoft 365, Azure and Power BI — built for governance, mature BI and Copilot-driven AI.
- Native Microsoft 365, Teams and Power BI integration
- Enterprise governance and upgrade-stable extensions
- Copilot AI across finance and operations (typically licensed separately)
Works with your stack
Connected to what you already run
ERP is the backbone, not an island. We integrate it with the finance, productivity, commerce and data tools your team uses every day — so adoption isn't a switching battle.
Finance
Productivity
Comms
- Microsoft Teams
Data
- Power Automate
Commerce
CRM
Built for operators
If your operations are getting harder to hold together, this is for you
We focus on SMEs and growth-stage companies (roughly 10–200 people) where one connected backbone replaces a pile of disconnected tools.
Wholesale and distribution
You need live inventory, accurate margins and reorder discipline across multiple suppliers and channels in one system.
Manufacturing and assembly
You want BOMs, work orders and stock tied to finance, so production cost and availability are always current.
Professional services and agencies
You bill by project and need time, cost and profitability visible per engagement, not reconstructed after the fact.
Field service and installation
You coordinate jobs, parts and invoicing in the field and need them to reconcile with the back office automatically.
Multi-entity and scaling SMEs
You're adding entities, locations or product lines and need consolidated reporting without manual spreadsheet gymnastics.
Representative outcomes
What good looks like when the backbone is connected
Representative results from the kind of focused ERP work we do. Figures are typical targets, not guarantees — we set yours against your data before we build.
We stopped arguing about whose spreadsheet was right. Finance closes faster, the warehouse trusts the stock numbers, and we picked the platform that fit our budget instead of the one with the loudest sales pitch.
- 8 wks
- To first live value in focused scope
- 1 ledger
- Replacing four hand-reconciled exports at month-end
- Real-time
- Visibility across finance and operations
How we deliver
Phased to first value — then widened with evidence
The Flectic Accelerated AI Delivery Framework condenses a nine-step lifecycle into clear phases. AI accelerates the heavy lifting; senior consultants own every decision, and you approve at each gate.
Discovery and process mapping
We map your real workflows, data and pain points, and pick the right platform on the facts. AI assists with documentation and process analysis; consultants validate every finding with your team.
Solution design and platform decision
We design the target operating model and lock the Odoo-or-Microsoft decision against your size, budget and complexity, with a scoped first-value slice and clear success metrics.
Build, configure and migrate
We configure core finance and operations, migrate and clean data, and build the integrations that matter. AI-assisted QA and test generation speed validation under human review.
Train, validate and go live
We train your team on their real processes, run user acceptance with you, and go live on the first-value scope — measuring adoption, not assuming it.
Optimize across the lifecycle
Go-live is only the beginning. We widen scope with evidence, tune processes, and run lifecycle ERP optimization so the system keeps compounding value as you scale.
Risk reversal
Designed so the rollout can't quietly go wrong
ERP failures rarely happen overnight — they drift. We build in the checkpoints that keep delivery honest, governed and accountable to outcomes.
Senior consultants, named and accountable
You work with named senior people who own your outcome end to end — not a rotating bench. Remote-first delivery keeps them close without inflating cost.
Value before you commit the full budget
We prove a working first-value slice in a focused early phase, so you fund the full programme on evidence, not a promise.
AI you can govern and audit
AI accelerates discovery, documentation, QA and training as a controlled assistant. Every output is human-reviewed, and your data handling and approval workflows stay central.
Adoption measured, not assumed
We track real usage and process adoption after go-live, so we fix what people actually struggle with instead of declaring success on launch day.
- Platform-neutral advisory
- Named senior consultants
- Human-reviewed AI delivery
- Documented change-control
Where to start
Start small, prove it, scale
A safe, low-commitment first step that gives you a decision and a plan — long before you commit to a full implementation.
Stage 01 ERP discovery sprint
- Process and systems review
- Platform fit: Odoo vs Microsoft
- Scoped roadmap and success metrics
Fixed-scope, fixed-price
Stage 02 First-value build
- Configure core finance or operations
- Migrate and validate priority data
- Go live on a focused slice and measure adoption
Stage 03 Full programme
- Widen scope module by module
- Integrations and custom workflows
- Lifecycle optimization and support after go-live
The questions every ERP buyer should ask
It depends on your size, budget, complexity and existing stack — there's no universal winner. Odoo tends to fit budget-conscious SMEs wanting one integrated, customizable suite and fast deployment; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central tends to fit teams standardized on Microsoft 365, Azure and Power BI that need enterprise governance and mature BI. We're platform-neutral, so our discovery sprint recommends the right fit on the facts, not on a preference.
Total cost depends on platform, scope, data and customization, so we scope it with you rather than quoting blind. Licensing differs — Odoo's per-user subscription tends to a lower entry point, while Business Central tends higher per user — but lower entry cost is not the same as lower total cost of ownership, and implementation is usually the larger number either way. We deliberately phase delivery so you fund a first-value slice first and scale on evidence, which keeps early spend controlled.
For a focused first scope we target a live, usable slice in around eight weeks — not a year-long big-bang. Odoo projects commonly reach value in one to four months; Microsoft Business Central typically runs six to fourteen months for broader scope. Phasing to first value lets you feel progress early and adjust before committing the full programme.
That's exactly what the phased approach is designed to prevent. We migrate and validate data carefully, run user acceptance with your team, and go live on a contained scope first — so you're never betting the whole operation on a single switch-over. Adoption is measured after go-live so we fix friction quickly.
AI is a controlled, human-reviewed delivery accelerator — it speeds up discovery, documentation, process analysis, QA and training, and it's designed to deliver up to 3x faster on those specific tasks, not the whole project. It does not make decisions autonomously or replace your consultants. Your data handling and approval workflows stay central, and a senior consultant reviews every AI-assisted output before it reaches you.
We're an independent, platform-neutral ERP and CRM transformation partner. We deliver implementation, customization, integration, training and lifecycle optimization on both Odoo and Microsoft Dynamics 365, and we recommend whichever genuinely fits you. We don't imply official certification or endorsement from either vendor — our advice isn't tied to one platform's commercials.
For the internal champion
Build the case before you build the system
You're the one who has to convince finance, ops and leadership. Here's a fast way to pressure-test ERP readiness and bring a credible, platform-neutral recommendation to the table.
- List the systems your data is re-keyed between today — that's your integration scope.
- Name the one process whose delay costs you most each month — that's your first-value slice.
- Capture your real user count and existing stack and integration dependencies (e.g. Microsoft 365, e-commerce, finance tools) — they shape the Odoo-vs-Microsoft call.
- Define one metric that proves success in 90 days, so the rollout is judged on outcomes, not opinions.
Book an ERP Readiness Call
Bring your fragmented systems and your growth plan. In one call we'll pressure-test your readiness, frame the Odoo-vs-Microsoft decision on your facts, and outline a phased path to first value — with no obligation to commit the full budget.
Response within one business day