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How We Built a Custom ERP for a UK Logistics Company in 8 Weeks

A behind-the-scenes look at how we scoped, designed, and delivered a full Odoo implementation on a tight deadline — and what we learned along the way.

Abaay
Written by Abaay
Mar 26, 20267 min read
How We Built a Custom ERP for a UK Logistics Company in 8 Weeks

The Brief

The client came to us with a simple problem: their logistics operation was held together by spreadsheets and group chats. With 50+ vehicles and 200+ shipments per week, things were falling through the cracks daily.

Week 1–2: Discovery & Scoping

We started with a deep-dive discovery call...

Week 3–4: Setup & Configuration

With the scope locked, we spun up an Odoo 17 instance...

Week 5–6: Custom Modules

The standard Odoo fleet module did not cover everything...

Week 7–8: Testing & Go-Live

We ran three rounds of UAT with the client team...

What We Learned

Tight deadlines are possible when the scope is locked before a single line of code is written.

Abaay

Written by Abaay

Software builder focused on practical outcomes in web platforms, ERP systems, and automation workflows.

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