Automating Material and Resource Usage in the Field

In modern agribusiness, efficient use of materials — such as seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection products — is crucial for both profitability and sustainability. Without accurate tracking and control, farms risk overuse of resources, increased costs, and inconsistencies in field performance.

A client in the agro-industrial sector approached OS-MENA to improve the way they managed material consumption across their extensive agricultural operations.

Each season, field teams distributed seeds, fertilizers, and chemicals manually and logged data on paper. As a result, management had no real-time insight into:

• How much product was actually used in each field,
• Which batches were applied where,
• And how remaining inventory compared to plan.

The client needed an integrated, automated solution that linked material usage directly to field operations.

Without accurate resource accounting, the company faced several challenges:

• Overconsumption of materials: Fertilizers and chemicals were used without tracking precise quantities.
• Inventory discrepancies: Reported usage didn’t match warehouse stock levels.
• Lack of traceability: Management couldn’t verify which materials were applied in specific fields.
• Financial inefficiency: Uncontrolled consumption led to higher operating costs.
• Compliance issues: No unified documentation for regulatory reporting.

OS-MENA implemented an integrated Odoo ERP system with modules tailored for agricultural material and resource management.

Key configurations included:

• Odoo Inventory & Purchase: Managed warehouse stocks of seeds, fertilizers, and chemicals.
• Odoo Manufacturing (MRP) for Agriculture: Modeled field operations as “production orders,” tracking resource usage per plot.
• Odoo Field Service Integration: Enabled field teams to log material use directly from mobile devices.
• Real-Time Data Sync: Automatically updated ERP stock levels after each operation.
• Batch & Lot Tracking: Ensured full traceability from supplier to field.
• Custom Dashboards: Visualized consumption trends, costs per hectare, and forecasted needs.

The results were immediate and measurable:

• Reduced overuse: Accurate accounting lowered material consumption by up to 20%.
• Real-time control: Managers tracked every input across all fields.
• Resource optimization: Fertilizers and chemicals distributed more efficiently.
• Financial savings: Improved cost control increased margins per hectare.
• Regulatory compliance: Transparent traceability simplified audits and certifications.

At OS-MENA, we help agricultural enterprises achieve precision resource management through Odoo ERP integration. Our tailored solutions bring visibility, control, and efficiency — ensuring every seed, drop, and granule is used wisely.