ERP software system comparison between Odoo and Microsoft Dynamics NAV

The purpose of the thesis was to compare the two ERP software systems Odoo and Microsoft Dynamics NAV. The thesis sought to find out if Odoo can replace the existing Microsoft Dynamics core functionalities. The commissioner is Lasse Seppänen, a principal lecturer at HAMK (Häme University of Applied Sciences) in Finland. The university currently uses Microsoft Dynamics NAV to teach students about business information systems. The thesis explores the Microsoft Dynamics NAV system’s current features and asks how Odoo meets these requirements. The objective is also to determine which ERP system serves the university best. First, the thesis explains central concepts related to ERP systems. In order to compare the two ERP systems evaluation criteria investigated through literary research. The thesis proceeds by discussing the current ERP requirements. Based on this data Odoo and Microsoft Dynamics were analyzed. The research compares the two ERP solutions. The outcome of the analysis shows that Odoo is an alternative in comparison to Microsoft Dynamics NAV. The author recommends that the university implement Odoo through the Odoo Education platform