Streamlining Operations at Micro Steel Pipe & Tube with a Custom Odoo Solution
Client Background
Micro Steel Pipe & Tube is a globally recognized manufacturer and exporter of stainless steel capillary tubes and welded pipes. With over 30 years of technical expertise, the company has built a solid reputation for delivering precision-engineered products backed by consistent quality and innovation. Their modern production infrastructure and unwavering commitment to performance have earned the trust of clients across international markets.
Problem Statement
Prior to implementation, Micro Steel Pipe & Tube was managing its operations through manual processes and spreadsheets, which led to:
Limited visibility across departments
Repetitive data entry and high chances of human error
Delays in sales and procurement cycles
Difficulty in tracking production, inventory, and quality-related data
To support their expanding business and maintain product quality at scale, the company needed a centralized, automated, and scalable digital system.
Implementation Overview
Setu Consulting implemented an ERP system to digitize and automate the core business processes of Micro Steel Pipe & Tube. The focus was not just on automation - but on aligning technology with the company's precision-driven manufacturing approach. Each module was rolled out with targeted training and real-time testing to ensure seamless adoption and continuity across sales, purchase, production, inventory, and quality processes.
Operations Implemented
Sales Management
Enabled complete sales workflows including quotation generation, order confirmation, and customer management
Improved visibility into sales pipelines and customer order history
Purchase Management
Streamlined procurement with automated vendor management and purchase order tracking
Introduced approval workflows to ensure control over procurement decisions
Enhanced transparency with vendor-wise purchase analysis
Inventory Management
Implemented real-time stock tracking across raw materials and finished goods
Enabled automated stock updates upon sales, purchase, and manufacturing movements
Improved stock accuracy and reduced wastage
Manufacturing & Quality Control
Integrated production planning using Bill of Materials, Work Orders, and Production Scheduling
Established in-process and post-production quality control measures within Odoo
Ensured product consistency through standardized QC checks
Barcode Integration
Enabled barcode generation for products and
inventory items
Simplified material movement and inventory
identification with barcode stickers
Increased operational efficiency on the
shop floor
Portal Access
Provided a self-service portal to create and
manage sales orders
Improved communication and transaction
speed with clients
Conclusion
The implementation of a centralized procurement, sales, inventory, and production management system through Odoo significantly transformed Micro Steel Pipe & Tube's daily operations. Key benefits achieved:
Process Automation
Reduced manual work and improved data accuracy
Real-time Visibility
Enhanced tracking of sales, inventory, and production metrics
Standardization
Established standardized workflows across departments
Improved Decision-Making
Access to actionable insights through Odoo dashboards and reports
Better Customer Experience
Faster response time and improved client interaction via the portal
