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Rakumba Lighting

Rakumba Lighting

Rakumba partnered with Thoughtlogik to modernise and optimise their digital infrastructure by migrating from Odoo 13 to Odoo 18. The goal was not only to move to the latest version but also to take full advantage of Odoo’s improved user experience, expanded features, and performance enhancements. 

As part of the migration project, Thoughtlogik delivered a series of strategic upgrades and enhancements, including: 

  • A newly implemented Shop Floor module with custom workflows tailored to Rakumba’s manufacturing operations 

  • Interactive dashboards for real-time operational and management reporting 

  • A revamped Odoo Website setup 

  • Process improvements across manufacturing, inventory, sales, and customer engagement workflows 

This wasn’t just a version upgrade it was a full business transformation on the latest Odoo platform. 


Key Challenges 

  • Odoo 13 had reached end-of-support, creating risk for security, stability, and long-term scalability. 

  • Third-party app dependency for managing work orders limited integration, visibility, and user experience. 

  • Significant framework changes (Python and JavaScript) between Odoo 13 and 18 made previous custom code incompatible and obsolete. 

  • Limited reporting capabilities, with no real-time dashboards for production and sales teams. 

  • Manual production tracking, resulting in inefficiencies on the shop floor. 

  • Outdated website interface, not aligned with Rakumba’s high-end design aesthetic. 


Odoo Modules Implemented 

  • Website 

  • CRM 

  • Sales 

  • Inventory 

  • Manufacturing 

  • Purchase 

  • Accounting 

  • Project 

  • Documents 

  • Shop Floor (with enhancements) 


Odoo Solution and Benefits 

End-to-End Business Transformation using Odoo’s modular platform: 

  • Odoo 13 to 18 Migration: Full end-to-end migration with data continuity, redefined custom logic, and upgrade to enterprise-ready features. 

  • Custom Module Refactoring: Migrated and rebuilt custom modules using updated Python and JS frameworks for Odoo 18, ensuring long-term maintainability and performance. 

  • Shop Floor App with Custom Enhancements: Transitioned from a third-party work order tool to a fully integrated and customised version of Odoo 18’s Shop Floor app, providing visual work order tracking, material control, and technician dashboards. 

  • Native Custom Dashboards: Built real-time dashboards in Odoo to track production status, sales pipeline, order progress, and planning metrics. 

  • Website Overhaul: Rebuilt the Odoo website to reflect Rakumba’s premium brand, improve product storytelling, and support digital lead capture. 

  • Process Automation: Enhanced internal workflows across inventory, procurement, and production with modern UI and streamlined logic. 


Overall Business Impact: 

  • Unified Production Platform: Fully integrated shop floor and work order management 

  • Future-Proof Architecture: Modern codebase ready for long-term scale and upgrades 

  • Real-Time Insights: Visual dashboards for leadership and operations 

  • Reduced Dependency on Third-Party Tools: More streamlined, cost-effective operations 

  • Improved Online Experience: Enhanced website and digital customer journey