Arabian Culinary Logistics
Company Name: Arabian Culinary Logistics
Country: KSA
Industry: Food and Beverage
Main Apps:Full integration
Number of Odoo Users: 19
Odoo Customer Success Manager: Zaineh Bashiti
Arabian Culinary Logistics (ACL) is an operational consultancy company in the food and beverage industry, specializing in turning innovative ideas into profitable, well-run restaurant businesses. Treating each venture as a complete entity, ACL covers all the essential functions of a firm—from operations and supply chain to sales, marketing, HR, procurement, and IT.
From Startup to Medium-Sized Enterprise
Having started as a startup, ACL is now on a trajectory to become a medium-sized business. As it plans to expand beyond Saudi Arabia into the broader Gulf region—and potentially internationally—ACL recognized the need for one integrated system that could manage all its departments seamlessly.
The Challenges Before Odoo
Before implementing Odoo, ACL encountered multiple obstacles:
- Record Keeping: Reliance on manual processes and Excel sheets caused inefficiencies.
- Policy & Procedure Documentation: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflows weren’t centralized or accessible in real-time.
- Daily Operational Efficiency: The team spent significant time on repetitive tasks, delaying strategic decision-making.
- Scalability: Without a single solution, managing multiple restaurant locations would be cumbersome and costly in the long run.
Why ACL Chose Odoo
ACL’s IT Manager, Ahmed Amgad, leveraged his technology background to seek a comprehensive, flexible platform that could unify all of the company’s workflows. Odoo stood out because it:
- Consolidates Key Functions: Finance, HR, supply chain, and more are brought under one user-friendly umbrella.
- Adapts to Unique Processes: Odoo allows ACL to apply and customize their policies and procedures in a live system—ensuring that SOPs are more than just documents on paper.
- Automates Daily Tasks: By reducing manual data entry, ACL’s team can focus on strategic growth instead of administrative chores.
- Scales with Growth: As ACL envisions more restaurants in new regions, Odoo’s modular design makes it easy to add functionalities and users over time.
A New Perspective: Odoo’s Impact
With Odoo, ACL experienced a shift in how it operates:
- Higher Efficiency & Satisfaction: Teams across finance, HR, and operations found that automated workflows drastically reduced errors and freed up time.
- Real-Time Data & Documentation: Up-to-date records and transparent processes improved decision-making and accountability.
- Alignment Across Departments: Everyone follows the same procedures, reinforcing a consistent brand and operational standard.
- Future-Ready Expansion: ACL can now scale confidently, knowing that Odoo will support additional locations and evolving business needs.
One Word to Describe Odoo? “Inspiring”
When reflecting on Odoo’s role in ACL’s success, Ahmed highlights its “inspiring” nature. For the team at ACL, Odoo isn’t just a piece of software—it’s a transformative solution that has changed the way they work, innovate, and envision future growth.
Conclusion
Arabian Culinary Logistics’ journey shows how a single, integrated platform can revolutionize restaurant management and consultancy. By eliminating manual processes, centralizing documentation, and offering flexibility for expansion, Odoo empowers businesses like ACL to focus on what truly matters: delivering exceptional experiences and scaling to new heights.
