Innovation in Action: How Odoo Helped Colors for Paint Lead the Market

Colors for Painted

Company Name: Colors for Painted
Country: Saudi Arabia
Industry: Retail
Main Apps:Pos - inventory - sales - Accounting 
Number of Odoo Users: 30
Odoo Customer Success Manager: Oussama Khair
Odoo Implementing Partner:Palmate

​For many growing businesses, the challenge of managing complex workflows, fragmented data, and manual processes can stand in the way of sustainable growth. Colors for Paint, a leading name in the automotive paint sector in the Middle East, faced similar hurdles before turning to Odoo. What began as a small retail operation in 1989 has since evolved into a premier industry player, thanks to innovative leadership and a forward-thinking approach to technology.

A Legacy of Innovation and Growth

Established in 1989, Colors for Paint started as a modest reseller of paint products. Under the visionary guidance of founder Kamel Al Qudsi and the continuous efforts of the team, the company rapidly expanded its scope. Today, Colors for Paint is not only a respected brand but a trusted resource for automotive paint solutions across the Middle East. “His vision made us a leading company in our sector,” says Deputy CEO Ahmed Kamal Al Qudsi, reflecting on the company’s journey.

The Search for a Comprehensive Solution

By January 2022, Colors for Paint knew it needed a modern, integrated platform to keep pace with its growth and evolving business requirements. The leadership team evaluated various ERP systems, ultimately selecting Odoo as the best fit. Key deciding factors included ease of customization, a broad array of built-in features, and the potential for smooth scalability.

Before Odoo, the company struggled with time-consuming manual processes and limited reporting capabilities. Generating sales comparisons year-over-year was a challenge. “We faced issues such as reporting challenges… it was quite difficult,” explains Ahmed. These limitations hindered strategic decision-making and slowed down day-to-day operations.

Implementing Odoo: A Smooth Transition

Colors for Paint embarked on a six-month implementation and testing phase to ensure Odoo fit seamlessly into their workflows. While this might seem like a substantial investment of time, the result was well worth it. Today, the team enjoys a fully integrated system that supports sales, inventory management, and even niche processes like paint mixing—all in one place.

“With Odoo, we can enter paint specifications directly into the software,” Ahmed notes, highlighting a process that was previously manual and cumbersome. The ability to tailor Odoo’s features to unique industry needs has streamlined operations significantly, eliminating repetitive data entry and freeing up valuable resources.

Efficiency, Insight, and Versatility

Where once there were spreadsheets, manual entries, and repeated data input, now stands a unified solution that enhances efficiency and productivity. Reporting is no longer a chore. Year-over-year sales comparisons and inventory management are simpler and more accurate. The team can dedicate more time to strategic growth and less to administrative burdens.

“Our future is with Odoo,” affirms Ahmed, emphasizing the platform’s adaptability. Beyond its current functionalities, Odoo can evolve alongside Colors for Paint, ensuring that as the company’s needs change, the software keeps pace. When asked to describe Odoo in a single word, Ahmed’s response is concise yet impactful: “Versatile!”

Looking Ahead

Colors for Paint’s success story underscores the transformative power of an all-in-one ERP solution that’s easy to use, customizable, and continually evolving. Odoo has enabled the company to leverage its legacy of innovation and position itself for future growth—without getting bogged down by outdated systems and manual tasks.

For businesses in the Middle East and beyond, Colors for Paint’s experience stands as a testament to how Odoo’s versatile, comprehensive platform can reshape operations, improve data-driven decision-making, and ultimately fuel long-term success.