Operational Excellence & Cost Control for an FMCG Manufacturer.
In FMCG manufacturing, efficiency, accuracy, and cost control determine profitability. Real-time visibility across production, inventory, and procurement is essential to reduce wastage, optimize working capital, and maintain competitive pricing.
As demand scales, manual processes quickly become operational bottlenecks.
Client Profile
A regional FMCG manufacturer producing packaged consumer goods for distribution across multiple retail channels.
With increasing production volumes and product lines, the company required stronger operational control and financial transparency to sustain growth.
Business Challenges
Operational inefficiencies were affecting productivity and margins:
- Manual production planning processes
- Inaccurate inventory and raw material tracking
- High material wastage and delayed procurement cycles
- Limited visibility into production costs and profitability
- Disconnected operational and financial reporting
These issues reduced planning accuracy and constrained data-driven decision-making.
Our Strategic Approach
JMDL Consulting conducted a comprehensive review of production workflows, Bills of Materials (BOMs), procurement cycles, and financial reporting structures.
A phased rollout strategy was implemented to minimize disruption while ensuring system alignment across departments:
- Inventory structure optimization
- Procurement process automation
- Manufacturing workflow configuration
- Financial integration and cost visibility
The objective was to create a seamless data flow from raw materials to finished goods and financial reporting.
Solution & Odoo Modules Implemented
An integrated Odoo manufacturing ecosystem was deployed:
- Manufacturing (MRP) – Production planning and execution
- Inventory – Real-time stock monitoring and control
- Purchase – Automated procurement workflows
- Sales – Order integration with production planning
- Accounting – Financial tracking and cost analysis
This created a unified operational backbone connecting shop floor activity with executive reporting.
Key Customizations & Innovations
To align with the company’s production model, we implemented:
- Automated raw material reservations linked to production orders
- Real-time Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracking
- Batch-level and product-level cost analysis
- Integrated procurement triggers based on inventory thresholds
These enhancements improved accuracy, reduced waste, and strengthened cost governance.
Measurable Results & Business Impact
The transformation delivered tangible operational and financial improvements:
- Significant reduction in raw material wastage
- Improved production planning accuracy
- Real-time visibility into inventory and stock movements
- Accurate product costing and margin analysis
- Enhanced executive decision-making through integrated reporting
The organization now operates with synchronized production, procurement, and financial systems — enabling scalable, data-driven growth.
Driving Smarter Manufacturing Operations
Manufacturing efficiency depends on accurate, real-time data flowing from raw materials through production to finance.
If your organization is ready to eliminate waste, gain cost visibility, and strengthen operational control, JMDL Consulting can help you build a manufacturing system designed for scale and profitability.