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At a Glance

At a
Glance
1. Open Source :
OpenERP is committed to Open Source Business
Model. The software is published under the AGPL license.
2. Complete :
OpenERP is a comprehensive suite of business
applications including
1. Sales Management,
2. Customer Relationship Management (CRM),
3. Purchases Management,
4. Warehouse Management,
5. Manufacturing Management,
6. Association,
7. Project Management,
8. Accounting & Financial Management,
9. Management System,
10. Human Resources Management,
11. Knowledge Management
12. Point of Sales
thats all just to name a few.
Over 700 OpenERP modules are available on Launch

At a
Glance
3. Modular : OpenERP's unique modular approach allows customers
to start with one application and add other modules
later. Customers keep the benefits of an integrated
software but avoid a big bang project.

4. Flexible : OpenERP allows you to customize the user interface and

manage your business processes in only a few clicks.
5. No Lock-in :
The same version of OpenERP can be used either
On-site or Online. OpenERP committed to allowing
customers choose what is best for them.

6. Affordable :
The absence of license fees makes OpenERP very
affordable. The complete set of service we provide (On
line and On-site) provide great value for customers. We
are the only vendor to guarantee migration services for
a fixed fee

Vision
The Vision :

At OpenERP we believe that business applications should not

be a luxury. That any company, in any country, should be able
to afford the best tools to expand their businesses
professionally. In order to do so, We need to break the
existing rules of the ERPs and the business applications
market.
1. Customers should spend their budget wisely :
OpenERP believe that customers should use their budget wisely and
invest in customizing the application to their specific needs, rather than
paying expensive license fees. Open Source allows this. Open source is a
disruptive model because it creates more value for the customers.

2. Software is recyclable:
For decades customers have developed applications which remained specific
to their own needs and in the end proved extremely expensive to
maintain. Open Source means that customers can benefit from past
developments of other companies. Also by contributing to the evolution
of the software, the users will enjoy the guarantee that their development
will be included in future versions of the software.

Vision
3. Levering from the Web:
Most ERP and Business applications vendors do not leverage the benefits of
Web. OpenERP believe that the fact, OpenERP entered this market
recently is an asset. OpenERP can build a new breed of business
applications, more modular, more customer friendly, fully web based, that
others cant, due to the heritage of their legacy systems.

4. Engaging with customers differently:

Open source also allows us to engage with our customers differently. Since
there is no licensing cost, any potential customer can download the
software, test it and use it if it meets their needs. We have no need for an
expensive sales force to promote the product. We just need to make the
best product and make it available to customers

OpenERP believe can break many barriers in this industry,

make our software available to many companies who could
otherwise not afford to pay for expensive business
applications license fees. We allow customers to use their
money smartly and tailor the software to their individual
needs. We leverage from our customer base to enrich the
software and finally we eradicate any lock-in to allow our

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Business Model

Software vendors drive 25% of their revenues

from licenses.

How can Open Source vendors survive

without license revenues ?

A Lower Cost Structure

An efficient development model

A Lower Cost Structure

1. An efficient development model

A Few facts :
More than 800 individuals contribute to
OpenERP
OpenERP is localized in 22 languages
OpenERP covers all major business
applications and is comprised of more thank
500 modules

The Open Source Recipe :

Leveraging from a flexible architecture

Contribution from our community
Contribution from our partners and customers

A Lower Cost Structure

2. A Volume Sales Model

Since there is no license fees, customers can download

the software, install it, test it for free and involve
OpenERP and its partners when they feel the product is
right for them

Resulting in significant savings on sales costs

A Lower Cost Structure

3. Leveraging one Platform

A Sustainable Profitability
Proprietary Model vs Open Source

Only monopolies or a strong

customer lock in will allow
you to reach over 20% profit
margin .
But is it sustainable ?

Objectives of Business Model :

1.
2.
3.
4.

Makes business applications affordable for every one

Creates more value for our customers
Creates value for our partners and our community
Creates a sustainable model for business development

Key Features of Each Functional

Modules

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Key Features of Each Func. of Modules

Accounting and Finance Management

Key Features of Each Func. of Modules

Customer Relationship
Management
(CRM)

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Key Features of Each Func. of Modules

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Run
Campaigns

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Key Features of Each Func. of Modules

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Key Features of Each Func. of Modules

Invoicing

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Human Resources
Management

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Key Features of Each Func. of Modules

Human Resources Management

Manage the most important asset in your

company: "People".
Leave
Recruit Employees

Attendanc
es

Personal Information

Time Tracking
Training

Evaluate
Performance

Realtime
Statistic

Payroll

Expenses

Key Features of Each Func. of Modules

Human Resources Management

Recruitment
Recruit Employees

Integration with E-mail

Gateway
Recruitment Process
Define Job Position
Publish Job Opportunities
Follow Up Applicants
Manage Interview
Manage CV Base
Link CV As Attachment
Automated indexation for
search

Key Features of Each Func. of Modules

Human Resources Management

Personal Information

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Personal Information

Personal Information
Miscellaneous
Categories
Timesheets
Training Record
Award
Violation
Job Histories
Appraisal Values
Appraisal
Notes

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Human Resources Management

Leave

Manage Leave
Define allowance types
Paid holidays
Sicness
Record leave requests
Validated by Managers
Attachment of tickets
Check remaining days
Synchronization with agenda

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Human Resources Management

Manage Attendance
Attendance

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Track time spent by an

employee
In the office
By project
Sign in / Sign Out
Manually
Connect to an external
machine
Timesheet fullfillment
Weekly, Monthly,
Syncronization with projects
Track Costs
By Project

Key Features of Each Func. of Modules

Human Resources Management

Employee
Expenses

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Manage Expenses
Manage Employees
Expenses
Employees record their
expenses
Managers validate
Accountant reimburse
Sales re-invoice the
customer
Get rid of paper
Integrated with DMS
Attachment of tickets

Key Features of Each Func. of Modules

Human Resources Management

Key Features of Each Func. of Modules

Payroll Management

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Manufacturing Management

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Manufacturing Management

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Warehouse Management

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Warehouse Management

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Marketing Campaign Management

Key Features of Each Func. of Modules

Purchases Management

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Point of Sales Management

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Project Management

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Project Management

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Point of Sales (POS)

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Point of Sales (POS)

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Application Builder Management

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