Odoo Inventory Management: Differentiating Packages, Units of Measure, and Special Packaging

March 27, 2023May 22, 2023

Odoo Inventory Management: Differentiating Packages, Units of Measure, and Special Packaging

If you are using Odoo Inventory, in this blog post, we will help you understand the difference between packages, units of measure, and special packaging and when to use each one.

UoM Vs. Packages Vs. Packaging in Odoo Inventory Management

Units of Measure in Odoo

Units of measure or UoM is a standard used in Inventory to track or measure the quantity of a product. UoM could be in pieces, kilograms, liters, or any other local units used to measure the quantity of product. Using UoM in Odoo allows you to track the number of products in a consistent and standardized way.

When to use Units of Measure in Odoo:

When a business source its products from a country and sells in multiple countries, then a standard metric system like Units of Measure is used to convert these units to sell efficiently.
When businesses want to standardize tracking or measurement of different Units of Measure.
To estimate the price of a product based on a unit of measurement (e.g., price per kilogram).

Packages in Odoo

In Odoo, a package refers to a physical container transporting or storing goods. This could be a carton, pallet, or any other container used to group and ship products. Using packages in Odoo allows you to track the quantity of products contained in each package and also helps to simplify the process of shipping and receiving goods.

When to use Packages in Odoo:

When you need to track the number of products contained in a physical container.
When you need to simplify the process of shipping and receiving goods.
When you need to optimize storage space in your warehouse.

Special Product Packaging in Odoo

Special Packaging in Odoo refers to any customized packaging used for labelling, unique packaging designs, or any other type of special packaging used to distinguish a particular product from others.

When to use special Product Packaging in Odoo:

When you need to differentiate a product from others in your inventory.
When you need to enhance the branding of your products.
When you must comply with specific packaging requirements (e.g., for hazardous or fragile products).

In conclusion, differentiating packages, units of measure, and special packaging in Odoo is an important aspect of inventory management.

By using packages, units of measure, and special packaging effectively, you can track and manage your inventory in a more efficient and effective way.

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