From paper to data: Process optimization in the food industry with Odoo

November 25, 2025 by

Denise Fayolle (dfa)

Company	Conserverie et Moutarderie
Industry	Food industry - Manufacture of condiments and seasonings
Odoo Applications	Accounting, attendance, leave, documents, inventory, production, etc.

La Moutarderie et Conserverie Belge SA, a family business founded in 1953, has spanned several generations to become a key player in the production of mustard, prepared meals, salad dressings, and spreads. Since 2010, the third generation of the family, with Meufré and Viviane, has taken over the reins of the company. However, like many SMEs, the company faced significant challenges in terms of management and digitalization.

Before Odoo: Several complex, slow, time-consuming software programs.

Before adopting Odoo, Moutarderie et Conserverie Belge used several software programs that did not communicate well with each other. This lack of integration led to inefficient and complicated data management. The company's teams were forced to manually transcribe information from Excel spreadsheets into different software programs, which led to errors and delays in updating data. In addition, a significant portion of the work was still managed on paper, which slowed down processes and increased the risk of errors.

The system was considered complex, slow, and above all, not intuitive enough for the company's needs. For a player like Moutarderie et Conserverie Belge, which prides itself on being agile and responsive, this situation was no longer tenable.

The Odoo solution: simplicity and efficiency for SMEs

The transition to Odoo was seen as a real revolution for the company. The software provided an all-in-one solution, allowing all data to be centralized and daily processes to be managed in a much more intuitive and efficient way. According to the management team, Odoo is designed specifically for SMEs, with simple, flexible, and easy-to-use management. The ability to perform data analysis and easily extract information was one of the system's strengths, allowing the company to save valuable time and make informed decisions.

Nalios' key role in this transformation

Implementing Odoo is not just a matter of installing the software. Nalios played a key role in supporting Moutarderie et Conserverie Belge at every stage of this transformation. Thérèse, a consultant at Nalios, was dedicated to the project and guided the teams throughout the implementation. This process began with a testing phase where the team checked Odoo's configuration to ensure that it met the specific needs of the company.

One of the great strengths of Nalios' support lies in their personalized follow-up. After the first few months of implementation, the team at Moutarderie et Conserverie Belge quickly noticed significant improvements. Nalios' support was indispensable: Thérèse, from the Nalios team, remained available to resolve any technical issues or respond to specific requests for software adaptations.

Results and benefits of implementation

Thanks to Odoo, the company has succeeded in:

Simplify process management: all necessary modules are now centralized in a single tool, saving time and preventing data entry errors.
Improve responsiveness and efficiency: data is now up to date in real time and easily accessible.
Optimize daily operations: from production to accounting, every aspect of the business benefits from smoother management.

The switch to Odoo has also enabled the company to better prepare for the future, with a scalable solution that can adapt to its needs as the business grows.

Conclusion

Moutarderie et Conserverie Belge SA has reached a key milestone in its digital transformation thanks to Odoo and strategic support from Nalios. The solution has enabled the company to increase efficiency, reduce the risk of errors, and manage its data more easily.

Cet exemple montre bien comment les PME, même avec une longue histoire familiale, peuvent se réinventer et se moderniser grâce aux bonnes solutions digitales et un accompagnement personnalisé. Si vous êtes une PME et que vous souhaitez améliorer vos processus, n'hésitez pas à prendre contact avec Nalios, votre partenaire Odoo de confiance, pour un audit personnalisé et découvrir comment Odoo peut transformer votre gestion.