Odoo Demo: A Must Step Before Implementation

Almost all businesses are aware of the benefits of implementing ERP at their workplace. However, as you know there are many types of ERP software in the market, so before selecting an ERP for your organization, you need to be familiar with the functions of the ERP software. Having a comprehensive idea about those functions, relieves you from many troubles such as choosing ERP software that doesn't fit with your business needs, high investments, security issues, and many more.

Therefore, it's highly recommended that you ask for an ERP demo before making up your mind. It's better also to list what you need from the demo to help well understand the main functions that ERP software acclaims. An ERP demo helps in outlining what you are looking for at your business organization. It's a very useful tool as it gives the buyer a clearer vision, and enables them to make better decisions for their business.

An ERP demo has several advantages that a customer can make use from. For instance, a demo offers a platform for the buyer to check the practicality and viability of the software to accomplish the business needs and requirements. Moreover, the demo offers the client a chance to check the volume of customization they can apply to the software to fit their business best. Therefore, the program buyer is advised to study the strengths and weaknesses of the application before making the most important decision about their business.

Demo Types

There are 3 different formats of a demo: the video presentations, trial software, and vendor guided demonstrations to test the effectiveness of the software.

1. Video Presentations: It demonstrates the different functions of the application by viewing short videos. It's considered as the simplest demo of ERP software. 

2. Trial software: The self-guided, independent trials can be easily downloaded from the specified link provided by the vendor. Nevertheless, trial software offers the freedom to the buyer to dive deep into the application. But this demo format has its own disadvantage. Since it's self-guided, they often restrict the exploration of full functionality of the software. Also, the pre-loaded dummy data may restrict certain workflows or configurations of the software, keeping you away from exploring further software sides. 

3. Vendor guided demos: The vendor or service provider can also provide you with an online or offline live demo of the application you chose. Vendor guided demonstration is considered as the most effective and safe choice for discovering the full functionalities of the application. Because in this case, the buyer will be able to ask questions regarding his business special needs and how the software will meet those needs. The demo helps the customer get used to the software's functions and workflows and check the amount of customization they need. 

Odoo Demo 

Odoo ERP is the best and most convenient business management software in the world as it offers a great flexibility by allowing the addition of any other apps to the business when it expands in the future. Boraq Group is the official partner of Odoo and has a dedicated and talented team of developers and consultants who can provide you with the Odoo Demo and answer all your inquiries concerning Odoo's different modules like Sales, CRM, Manufacturing, Human Resource, and so on. 

Odoo Demo Formats

1. Odoo Demo Link

Well, the client can ask for a demo link of Odoo ERP and check the different functionalities of Odoo modules accessible here. However, as mentioned before, Odoo demo link has its own limitations. The main drawback of testing Odoo ERP via demo link is that if you aren't well familiar with Odoo ERP base modules, you may not be able to understand the true benefits of different modules in Odoo because each module is vast and encompasses the end number of conceivable outcomes. 

2. Odoo Live Demo / Vendor Guided Demonstration

Odoo Live Demo/Vendor guided demo is the most popular demo. It's usually sought after among customers for being interactive and allows the customers to express their concerns and demands, and find the solution that best fits their business and how much customization is needed. In addition, if the client lists their requirements in advance, the service provider can in accordance offer the demonstration with available features in Odoo.

3. Odoo Videos 

It's the simplest demo kind in the form of videos. However, because this demo type lacks interactivity, it isn’t widely into practice. However, it's helpful for demonstrating the main functions of each module in Odoo ERP.

Tips to enhance your Odoo demo experience

1. Preparation

Going for a demo prepared and equipped with a list of the key business requirements, helps the demo provider to create a specific demo in the light of the buyer special needs.  

This, in turn, helps the client to fully comprehend the usefulness of the modules and the customizations possible. 

2. Key users involvement 

During the demo, the involvement of the main future users of the software app is very important because the vendor can't decide what the company needs without communicating with the real users. The key users can express their needs and expectations of the program, and thus the provider can suggest appropriate solutions to the problems at hand.

3. Express your Concerns  

During the demo, it's crucial to share your doubts and concerns related to the functionalities and possibilities of the module with the service provider. Because without a complete understanding of the ERP solution, it will be too difficult to make up your mind on the right ERP.

In short, successfully implementing an ERP solution at your workplace may not be that easy, so going for a demo in advance clears the way for you, and makes you understand your business true needs.

If you are looking for a reliable Odoo service provider to provide you with an ERP demo for your business, kindly contact us at info@boraq-group.com . Boraq Group is an Odoo official partner and has delivered extensive services in Odoo implementation in different industry domains such as Trading, CRM, Sales, Purchase, Human Resource, Accounting, etc. It will be a pleasure working with you. 

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