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Salesforce to Odoo migration

Salesforce to Odoo migration

The shift from Salesforce to Odoo is driven by the need for significant cost savings, the desire to consolidate various single-brand applications with their individual functionalities, and the requirement for a more extensive and integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that goes beyond the sales-focused nature of Salesforce's CRM, while also aiming for greater flexibility and the elimination of vendor lock-in.


Companies who use Salesforce for CRM and maybe a couple of more Apps are transitioning to Odoo for its all-in-one suite of applications, which delivers enhanced capabilities in CRM, e-commerce, manufacturing, and project management, all bundled into a single, more transparent pricing structure.



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Guiding your migration in just a few steps

1

ROI analyses

We investigate your SalesForce powered application landscape while thinking of a new all-in -one design for your workflows. We will provide you to with a business case for an ERP investment.

2

Preparation

We will instruct you on how to prep your data for a Salesforce to Odoo migration. This includes how to safeguard your data as well as how to make backups of your environment. Second we build a prototype to ensure your requirements are met.

3

Migration Project

Like any other project we follow a phased approach to rebuild your solution in Odoo including testing, data migration, training and go-live. Our best practice methodology is based upon Odoo's implementation practice; workflow per workflow. 

4

Post Migration Support

As part of our proposition we offer customer success  and continuous support plans to help you get most out of the Odoo ecosystem.

Why do companies migrate from Salesforce to Odoo

The most heard reasons.

Integrated Suite of Applications

Businesses are choosing to switch to Odoo, attracted by its integrated suite of applications that enhances their operations. With advanced features in CRM, e-commerce, manufacturing, and project management, Odoo helps organizations improve efficiency and productivity. By consolidating essential tools in one platform and offering transparent pricing, Odoo stands out as a prime option for companies looking to excel in a competitive market.

Enhanced Features (eCommerce workflows)

Odoo presents a suite of advanced capabilities including lead scoring, customer segmentation, automated marketing campaigns, e-commerce functionalities, and project management that may be prohibitively priced in Salesforce. As your business scales, particularly in a multi-currency, multi-country, and multi-company framework, adopting a more sophisticated platform like Odoo is essential for thorough e-commerce accounting and inventory.

Cost Reduction

Compared to Salesforce, Odoo generally presents much more affordable licensing and maintenance fees, particularly for organisations aiming to steer clear of costly add-ons and high customisation costs. After a Salesforce to Odoo migration companies tend to manage their stack without a lot of involvement of third parties. partners stay active for innovative upgrades, architectural expansions and roll-outs.  

Salesforce with multiple databases vs Odoo's ERP 

when you build a solution with Salesforce you will deploy one database per organisation, however for a full blown solution you will need to integrate multiple single app vendors to cover all your needs. Odoo's modules are designed for seamless integration, as it is an ERP system with 80+ interconnected apps.

Salesforces industry set ups vs Odoo

Odoo offers (configured industry) set-ups, resp. modules able to cover end-to-end automations for e-commerce, inventory, manufacturing, PLM, finance, HR, service, and productivity. Salesforce industry setups are foremost for large accounts and then mainly for Sales, Marketing and Service clouds. 

Simplified pricing  Salesforce vs Odoo

Odoo's pricing is frequently regarded as more straightforward and easier to comprehend, making it attractive for businesses that wish to bypass the complicated, long-term commitments often associated with Salesforce. Moreover, users of Salesforce typically need to source software from other companies to complete their overall solution.

Frequently asked questions - FAQ

In this section, we will address several frequently asked questions concerning the migration from Salesforce to Odoo, providing insights and guidance to facilitate a smooth transition between these two powerful platforms.

Before any migration, our Architects will investigate what it takes to make a redesign of your current solution built with multiple software vendors. Before migrating from Salesforce to Odoo, we thoroughly plan the migration starting with defining goals, needs and requirements.  In a second step together with you we set timelines, roles and responsibilities, and conduct a comprehensive data audit to cleanse and validate existing data, before mapping it to Odoo's structure.

Our primary objective is to optimize the workflows of your organization within the Odoo platform. To achieve this, it is essential for us to gain a thorough understanding of your existing operational practices. We invite you to share insights into your current processes, as well as your strategic vision for how you wish to leverage Odoo to enhance your operations and facilitate your company's growth over the next two years.


To assist us in this endeavor, please provide a detailed outline of your generic workflows, highlighting the key processes, inputs and outputs, data transfer points, and the team members involved. Utilizing diagramming tools such as Lucidchart or even sketching on a whiteboard can be beneficial. Additionally, we recommend conducting a thorough review of any redundant software, inactive user accounts, datasets, and contact lists to streamline your operations.

Many migrations are inspired by the goal of creating a more streamlined user experience and achieving significant time savings for both users and the business overall. When moving from Salesforce to Odoo, our approach is to facilitate an effortless transition. We strive to remain closely aligned with your existing operations, allowing users to quickly adjust to the new system. In other words, we replicate your current configuration so that you can still recognize the essential elements needed to operate your business on a different platform.


The focus is on simplicity, removing past complexities, and freeing you from legacy custom developments as much as possible. We will adhere to Odoo's standard functionalities wherever we can. After a few months of use, we will introduce further automations, AI integrations, or additional features.

Moving between platforms can be a complicated task, especially since Salesforce migrations are unique and involve multiple applications from different vendors. To streamline this process, Cloud Lion is employing AI tools powered by Google to ensure that every detail is meticulously addressed during the migration.


In the past, we have successfully transitioned numerous Salesforce customers to the competing platform, Zoho, which has been a key part of our business for many years. This background means that Cloud Lion is well-equipped with the necessary expertise, tools, and experience to ensure a smooth migration and uninterrupted business operations for our clients.

We carefully analyze your entire solution, including the Salesforce segment. Our evaluation includes existing workflows, your current business priorities, company objectives, and team expectations. Our architects will work in tandem to design a new application ecosystem within Odoo. The migration process also focuses on optimization and organization. We often discover that clients prefer to limit custom developments when shifting from a multi-database configuration to Odoo's ERP system.


We firmly advocate for following Odoo's best practices and inspiring companies and their teams to embrace a new operational approach, which helps maintain low costs and ensures agility and flexibility for future growth with Odoo.

Our team, contains a former Salesforce consultant, ex-Zoho employees and Odoo experts, possesses extensive experience in transitioning businesses from Salesforce to Zoho. 


Given that Zoho's feature set closely mirrors that of Salesforce, we have successfully facilitated migrations for both small and large enterprises throughout our tenure as a Zoho partner, including instances while we were affiliated with Zoho Corporation.


We are committed to employing these proven methodologies and, when necessary, we collaborate with Odoo to ensure a seamless transition that minimizes any disruption to your business operations. 

Salesforce to Odoo

Salesforce to Odoo migration service

Odoo's adaptability and cost-effectiveness make it an excellent choice for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who move away from Salesforce and need a scalable solution without excessive expenses.


For businesses seeking greater control over their applications, data, and the integration of diverse business processes, Odoo's ERP system and its modular design can be particularly advantageous. The Cloud Lion migration service from Salesforce to Odoo consists of multiple stages and requires careful planning and execution to minimize disruptions and ensure continuous business operations.


To meet all requirements, a step-by-step approach is crucial and is very similar to a regular Odoo migration. Think of: Evaluation, Preparation, Implementation, Validation, and Launch & Ongoing Support.

Salesforce  export and migration to Odoo

Extracting data from a multi-database setup is a specialised task, as there isn't a simple button to download everything at once. Each Salesforce Org-Cloud application has its own database, and for other apps in the solution we might need to request assistance from the software vendor to ensure we get all your data out. In other words a one-by-one approach to safeguard your data.


Once you have the export files, careful consideration is needed for transferring and migrating them to Odoo. Since many customers wish to concentrate on their core business, working with a 'Zoho to Odoo migration' expert like Cloud Lion can be incredibly helpful.


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Salesforce to Odoo migration service

Salesforce to Odoo migration team

CEO fabrice
Fabrice

Chief Executive Officer


CSO Jean-Paul
Jean-Paul

Chief Strategy Officer


Sales Director Mimoza
Mimoza

Sales Director Iberica & France


Head of odoo Dev Luis David
Luis-David

Head of Odoo Tech Team


Award winning veterans helping you to migrate from Salesforce to Odoo

The Cloud Lion group is made up of a skilled team of award-winning specialists dedicated to overcoming your challenges and ensuring a smooth migration from Salesforce-based solutions with numerous applications to Odoo's AI-empowered ERP system.


With a strong track record across multiple industries and large clients in North America and Europe, Fabrice and Jean-Paul are ready to engage with you to understand your requirements and elevate your organization to new levels of business growth.


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