Understanding Odoo Project Management
Overview
Odoo Project Management provides a centralized framework for organizing tasks, tracking progress, allocating resources, and managing delivery timelines. It is commonly used across service-based organizations, construction teams, and internal operations.
Purpose & Use Case
Projects in Odoo are used to group related work under a single initiative, track tasks and deadlines, monitor delivery progress, and integrate work with accounting, timesheets, and invoicing.
Prerequisites
- Project module installed
- User access to Project application
Key Concepts
- Projects: Containers for related tasks
- Tasks: Individual work items
- Stages: Workflow states for tasks
- Milestones: High-level delivery checkpoints
Limitations
Native Odoo Projects are task-centric and may require configuration or customization for industries with job costing requirements, phase-based construction workflows, or complex approvals.
When to Consider Professional Assistance
Organizations with complex workflows, multi-phase projects, or cost tracking requirements should consider professional configuration by BUSATX.