As production volumes grow, there comes a point where everything still works — but it’s already getting harder to manage. Orders are being fulfilled, production is running, yet manual work keeps increasing, more questions need answering, and teams spend more time fixing issues than moving forward.
At this stage, companies typically start facing the same challenges — data becomes less reliable, processes lose clarity, and more time is spent reconciling information instead of managing production.
This case shows how a manufacturing company improved production management by modernizing its setup within the Odoo ERP environment.
This was exactly the situation faced by one of Lithuania’s largest peat industry companies — Rėkyva.
Rėkyva is one of the oldest and largest peat industry companies in Lithuania, with decades of experience and a strong position in international markets.
The company produces high-quality peat and substrates for professional growers. Around 90% of its production is exported to more than 80 countries worldwide.
Operations at this scale require accurate, consistent, and reliable production management.
As order volumes increased and operations expanded, production processes became more complex. The existing setup could no longer fully support the scale and speed of daily operations, leading to more manual work and less transparency.
In practice, this results in the same issues — more errors, slower workflows, more complicated planning, and less confidence in the data.
At smaller volumes, this often goes unnoticed. But as the business grows, it quickly becomes a bottleneck.
Working closely with the client, we implemented a solution that modernized production processes by moving them into a newer Odoo environment.
A structured setup was created to ensure that production orders, product data, and bill of materials are handled consistently and without duplication. This allows the system to accurately reflect real production workflows and support growing operational needs.
This type of approach is particularly relevant for companies looking to upgrade legacy ERP setups while maintaining continuity in their processes.
With the upgraded setup in place, production processes became clearly structured and easier to control. Work centers were aligned with actual production stages, and operations reflect real workflows.
Employees can work directly within the Odoo system and access up-to-date information in real time. This improves planning accuracy, reduces the risk of errors, and ensures more stable operations as volumes grow.
An additional improvement was the implementation of automated label printing during production. An integrated printer (applicator) generates and prints labels automatically, assigning them directly to specific packages.
This not only speeds up the process but also reduces the likelihood of human error, especially in higher-volume production environments.
After implementing the solution, production processes became more consistent and transparent. Manual work was significantly reduced, and data became more reliable.
The team can now focus on production instead of reconciling processes or correcting errors. Decision-making has become easier, as all relevant information is available in one place.
Most importantly, the company can manage growing order volumes with more control and confidence, without being held back by operational inefficiencies.
If your production processes are still limited by outdated systems or setups, it’s often a sign that your operations are no longer keeping up with your business.
At smaller volumes, this may still work. But as the business grows, it quickly becomes a bottleneck — increasing manual work, errors, and uncertainty.
By upgrading and modernizing production processes within an ERP system like Odoo, companies can reduce these issues and build a solid foundation for future growt
If your team is spending more time working around system limitations than actually running production, it may be time to review your current setup.
The Sandas team helps manufacturing companies modernize their Odoo environment and ensure that the system reflects how the business actually operates.
Get in touch — we’ll assess your situation and recommend a solution tailored to your processes.
