
Maurice Cordero
Contributor
Olympic Village United Boosts Efficiency and Cuts Costs with BaseUp Labs' Odoo Customization
Olympic Village United Boosts Efficiency and Cuts Costs with BaseUp Labs' Odoo Customization
Key takeaways: - OVU consolidated multiple platforms into one customized Odoo ERP system, reducing expenses and streamlining operations for greater efficiency. - The unified system replaced fragmented tools for inventory, sales, and HR, minimizing errors and cutting down on manual work. - Administrative tasks were drastically reduced, allowing staff to focus on improving customer experience instead of repetitive reconciliations. - Real-time, centralized reporting enables faster, data-driven decisions, improving inventory forecasting and reducing costly stock issues. - The tailored Odoo solution supports daily operations and long-term growth, positioning OVU for scalable expansion with efficiency and cost-effectiveness at its core.
Key takeaways: - OVU consolidated multiple platforms into one customized Odoo ERP system, reducing expenses and streamlining operations for greater efficiency. - The unified system replaced fragmented tools for inventory, sales, and HR, minimizing errors and cutting down on manual work. - Administrative tasks were drastically reduced, allowing staff to focus on improving customer experience instead of repetitive reconciliations. - Real-time, centralized reporting enables faster, data-driven decisions, improving inventory forecasting and reducing costly stock issues. - The tailored Odoo solution supports daily operations and long-term growth, positioning OVU for scalable expansion with efficiency and cost-effectiveness at its core.

Running a multi-branch retail chain & wholesale operations comes with its own set of challenges. For Olympic Village United (OVU), one of the Philippines’ top ath-leisure retailers & wholesalers, inefficiencies in their operational processes were beginning to affect both customer experience and profitability. As their business expanded, it became clear that their legacy systems were no longer sufficient to keep pace with growing demand and complexity.
In 2023, OVU turned to BaseUp Labs for a tailored solution, seeking to streamline operations and cut costs. BaseUp Labs’ expertise in Odoo customization provided exactly what OVU needed. An ERP system that was both powerful and scalable, with the flexibility to address their specific operational pain points.
“The cost savings were immediate once we transitioned to the new system,” said Emerson Balagtas, MIS Manager of OVU. “We used to rely on multiple platforms, which were not only costly but also difficult to manage. BaseUp Labs integrated everything into one efficient platform, which reduced our expenses and increased overall efficiency.”
The previous system OVU used was fragmented, with various tools for inventory management, sales tracking, and human resources that didn’t communicate well with each other. This disjointed setup led to duplicated work and costly errors, particularly in managing inventory across their many rooftops. BaseUp Labs stepped in and implemented a customized Odoo ERP system that unified all these processes into a single platform.
“We used to spend hours manually reconciling data between systems,” explained Jo Malabonga, Vice President - Operations at OVU. “Now, with the Odoo customization from BaseUp Labs, we’ve cut that time in half. Our team can focus on serving customers instead of wasting time on administrative tasks.”
Beyond reducing inefficiencies, OVU also saw improvements in other areas such as reporting, where real-time data from all branches could be accessed and analyzed in one place. This enabled the company to make data-driven decisions much faster than before. Additionally, the integrated system allowed OVU to better forecast demand, which reduced overstocking and stockouts—further cutting operational costs.
The tailored Odoo solution gave OVU the ability to manage its finances, customer relationship management (CRM), and employee records all in one place. This consolidation didn’t just make daily operations easier; it also brought long-term savings by reducing the number of external service providers and software solutions the company had to rely on.
“The seamless integration of our processes across all our locations was a game-changer,” Malabonga noted. “It made it easier for us to track performance and find ways to optimize our costs without sacrificing quality or customer experience.”
Thanks to the partnership with BaseUp Labs, Olympic Village United now operates a leaner, more efficient business that is well-positioned for future growth. As they continue to expand their footprint in the Philippines, their Odoo system is ready to scale alongside them, ensuring that efficiency and cost-effectiveness remain key pillars of their operations.
Looking for ways to streamline your business and cut costs? Talk to BaseUp Labs about a customized Odoo solution built for Philippine enterprises. Call +63 2 7914 6546, email hello@baseuplabs.com, or visit www.baseuplabs.com to get started.
Running a multi-branch retail chain & wholesale operations comes with its own set of challenges. For Olympic Village United (OVU), one of the Philippines’ top ath-leisure retailers & wholesalers, inefficiencies in their operational processes were beginning to affect both customer experience and profitability. As their business expanded, it became clear that their legacy systems were no longer sufficient to keep pace with growing demand and complexity.
In 2023, OVU turned to BaseUp Labs for a tailored solution, seeking to streamline operations and cut costs. BaseUp Labs’ expertise in Odoo customization provided exactly what OVU needed. An ERP system that was both powerful and scalable, with the flexibility to address their specific operational pain points.
“The cost savings were immediate once we transitioned to the new system,” said Emerson Balagtas, MIS Manager of OVU. “We used to rely on multiple platforms, which were not only costly but also difficult to manage. BaseUp Labs integrated everything into one efficient platform, which reduced our expenses and increased overall efficiency.”
The previous system OVU used was fragmented, with various tools for inventory management, sales tracking, and human resources that didn’t communicate well with each other. This disjointed setup led to duplicated work and costly errors, particularly in managing inventory across their many rooftops. BaseUp Labs stepped in and implemented a customized Odoo ERP system that unified all these processes into a single platform.
“We used to spend hours manually reconciling data between systems,” explained Jo Malabonga, Vice President - Operations at OVU. “Now, with the Odoo customization from BaseUp Labs, we’ve cut that time in half. Our team can focus on serving customers instead of wasting time on administrative tasks.”
Beyond reducing inefficiencies, OVU also saw improvements in other areas such as reporting, where real-time data from all branches could be accessed and analyzed in one place. This enabled the company to make data-driven decisions much faster than before. Additionally, the integrated system allowed OVU to better forecast demand, which reduced overstocking and stockouts—further cutting operational costs.
The tailored Odoo solution gave OVU the ability to manage its finances, customer relationship management (CRM), and employee records all in one place. This consolidation didn’t just make daily operations easier; it also brought long-term savings by reducing the number of external service providers and software solutions the company had to rely on.
“The seamless integration of our processes across all our locations was a game-changer,” Malabonga noted. “It made it easier for us to track performance and find ways to optimize our costs without sacrificing quality or customer experience.”
Thanks to the partnership with BaseUp Labs, Olympic Village United now operates a leaner, more efficient business that is well-positioned for future growth. As they continue to expand their footprint in the Philippines, their Odoo system is ready to scale alongside them, ensuring that efficiency and cost-effectiveness remain key pillars of their operations.
Looking for ways to streamline your business and cut costs? Talk to BaseUp Labs about a customized Odoo solution built for Philippine enterprises. Call +63 2 7914 6546, email hello@baseuplabs.com, or visit www.baseuplabs.com to get started.

