BLANC-TAILLEUR
Company Profile
Blanc Tailleur is a French industrial design and R&D agency founded in 1994 by Philippe Blanc-Tailleur. Based in Labège, near Toulouse, the agency specializes in creating user-centered, intuitive, and manufacturable products. Its multidisciplinary team combines expertise in industrial design, mechanical engineering, cognitive ergonomics, and prototyping. Equipped with an in-house fab lab, Blanc Tailleur offers end-to-end services from concept to production, serving clients across various industries.
Industry: Industrial Design & R&D
Team Size: 30-100 Employees
Hosting: Odoo.sh Cloud
Locations: France
Challenges Faced
As the agency expanded its scope and client base, Blanc Tailleur encountered key operational challenges:
- Fragmented data across departments hindered collaboration and project visibility
- Manual project tracking limited efficiency in managing timelines and resources
- Need for centralized financial and operational management to support growing client engagements
- Lack of integration between project workflows, inventory, and invoicing
Odoo Implementation
Key Features Implemented
- Project Management: Enhanced tracking of timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation
- Sales & Invoicing: Centralized management of client quotations, sales orders, and billing
- Inventory Management: Optimized handling of prototype materials and fab lab resources
- Accounting: Integrated financial tracking and reporting to align with operational activities
Business Benefits
Operational Efficiency
- Unified view of sales and billing processes for better cash flow management
- Accurate and real-time financial reporting, enabling data-driven decisions
Financial Control
- Eliminated manual data entry costs
- Reduced accounting software expenses
- Lower IT maintenance requirements
Client Service Excellence
- Better project visibility and communication enhanced client satisfaction
- More efficient quote-to-invoice process improved client response time and transparency