Industry: E-commerce / ERP Integration
Project Overview
The Odoo Integrated Store Portal was developed for Cuffin Store, an e-commerce business that required a seamless connection between its online store and back-office operations. Built with Laravel and Vue.js, the portal was integrated with Odoo ERP to automate inventory tracking, sales order creation, and accounting workflows.
By bridging the Laravel-based storefront with Odoo’s ERP modules, the project enabled real-time data synchronization and eliminated manual administrative tasks, resulting in smoother operations and reduced overhead.
Key Features
- Odoo Integration – Laravel application connected to Odoo via XML-RPC / JSON-RPC APIs.
- Inventory Sync – Automatic stock updates in Odoo whenever a purchase is made in the online store.
- Sales Order Automation – Purchases on the Laravel site automatically trigger a new sales order in Odoo with customer, product, and pricing details.
- CRUD Operations – Direct management of Odoo models (res.partner, sale.order, product.product) from the Laravel app.
- Custom Odoo Service Layer – Dedicated service in Laravel for interacting with Odoo modules like inventory, sales, and accounting.
Technology Stack
- Frontend: Vue.js
- Backend: Laravel
- ERP System: Odoo
- Integration Protocols: XML-RPC & JSON-RPC
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge 1: Complex API Integration with Odoo
Odoo’s API required handling multiple models and complex data structures.
Solution: Implemented a Laravel service layer that simplified Odoo API calls, managing CRUD operations smoothly between both systems.
Challenge 2: Real-Time Inventory Synchronization
Avoiding discrepancies in stock levels between the online store and ERP system.
Solution: Developed a webhook-based system in Laravel that automatically updated Odoo inventory in real time after every purchase.
Challenge 3: Sales Order Processing Automation
Ensuring each purchase resulted in a properly structured Odoo sales order.
Solution: Built an automated flow where successful purchases triggered sales order creation in Odoo, including all customer, product, and pricing details.
Results & Impact
- Automated critical processes like sales order creation and inventory management.
- Reduced manual intervention, minimizing errors and saving administrative time.
- Achieved real-time synchronization between the storefront and Odoo ERP.
- Enabled the business to scale operations efficiently and focus on growth.
Key Takeaway
This project demonstrates the power of ERP and e-commerce integration. By connecting Laravel + Vue.js with Odoo’s ERP system, Cuffin Store achieved a streamlined workflow, real-time inventory management, and automated order processing — ensuring efficiency across both online and back-office operations.
