Unifood
Full traceability and real-time manufacturing optimization in the food industry with Odoo
Multi-company Compliance Traceability Maintenance
Founded in 1971 in Jeddah, Unifood is a key player in the Saudi food manufacturing landscape and part of the Ayan Holding Group. The company produces a diversified portfolio including pasta, vermicelli, instant noodles, cakes, jellies, custards, baking powders, and dry mixes. With a dual market approach targeting local and international consumers, Unifood upholds the highest standards in food safety, operational excellence, and product variety across its industrial operations.
Challenges
To support its wide-ranging product lines and export ambitions, Unifood needed to scale its manufacturing processes without compromising compliance or efficiency.
Key objectives to reach
- Complex product portfolio requiring advanced batch tracking and BoM structuring
- Strict food safety compliance (HACCP, Saudi FDA, international regulations)
- Dual-market management for local retail and international bulk exports
- Need for real-time monitoring to minimize downtime and stock waste
- Group-level financial reporting and coordination with Ayan Holding
Solutions
Solution Founder implemented a fully integrated Odoo ERP tailored to Unifood’s multi-layered manufacturing and distribution operations. This transformation was structured in three key phases.
1Advanced Manufacturing & Traceability Framework
Solution Founder configured multi-level Bills of Materials (BoMs) in Odoo to accommodate Unifood’s diverse recipes and packaging configurations. Batch-wise production planning and automated traceability workflows were introduced, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Every ingredient, lot number, and expiry date is now tracked from procurement to finished goods.
2Dual-Sales Channel Optimization
To support both local retail and international B2B operations, the Sales & Distribution module was customized with dynamic workflows. Odoo now handles packaging variants, multilingual labels, and international logistics documentation. Export coordination is streamlined, and domestic order fulfillment benefits from accurate inventory updates and delivery timelines.
3Group Integration and Factory Performance
Through the Finance, Inventory, and Maintenance modules, Unifood gained real-time visibility into factory operations. Preventive maintenance scheduling and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) inventory logic reduced downtime and waste. The ERP system was also integrated with Ayan Holding’s centralized financial reporting to enable consistent intercompany transactions and procurement oversight.
Result
Transforming complexity into operational agility
Thanks to Solution Founder’s implementation of Odoo, Unifood significantly improved its operational performance across the board
- Automated batch control: Full traceability from raw material to final packaging, ensuring compliance with Saudi FDA and export standards.
- Faster audit readiness: Regulatory reporting and HACCP-aligned documentation are now automated and accessible.
- Reduced downtime: Preventive maintenance schedules and machine performance logs lowered unplanned stops.
- Decreased inventory waste: FEFO logic and smart reordering minimized stock expiration and raw material shortages.
- Seamless export handling: Integrated freight coordination and export documentation improved international shipping timelines.
- Enhanced decision-making: Unified dashboards offer real-time insights into production, inventory, and sales performance.
- Group-wide financial alignment: Intercompany coordination and centralized procurement align Unifood’s reporting with Ayan Holding’s governance model
Three key features that made the difference
How tailored functionalities unlocked measurable impact
Three key features that made the difference
How tailored functionalities unlocked measurable impact
1End-to-End Traceability with Real-Time Quality Control
Odoo’s Quality and Traceability module empowers Unifood with transparent production oversight:
- Real-time ingredient and lot tracking from purchase to dispatch
- Automated quality checks during production and packaging
- Expiry validation and HACCP log generation for compliance audits
2Dynamic Sales Workflows for Local and Export Markets
Custom workflows allow seamless transitions between domestic and international sales requirements:
- Support for variable packaging sizes, labeling formats, and compliance needs
- Export document automation for faster customs clearance
- Integrated freight tracking and invoicing for global clients
3Integrated Maintenance & Performance Dashboards
Production facilities now run with minimal disruption, thanks to:
- • Scheduled preventive maintenance for all critical assets
- • Machine downtime logging and maintenance history records
- • Visual dashboards to monitor equipment health and performance KPIs
Conclusion
Unifood’s transformation journey with Solution Founder and Odoo showcases how a complex food manufacturing business can achieve operational precision, compliance, and agility all within a single ERP environment. By centralizing production, aligning with group-level financial structures, and enabling full traceability, Unifood is now equipped to scale sustainably across Saudi Arabia and international markets.
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