ESLAB® – Laboratory Furniture & Equipment Specialists
About the Client
Talimia is a renowned manufacturer of educational furniture across the Middle East. With over 20 years of expertise, their 15,000 m² Cairo factory produces ergonomic, durable furniture for schools, libraries, laboratories, and kindergartens
Industry: Laboratory Furniture Manufacturing & Installation
Location: Egypt.
Business Challenges
Before partnering with GBH, ESLAB faced:
- Manual project management, making it hard to track timelines, budgets, and material usage
- Disconnected processes between sales, manufacturing, and installation teams
- Limited visibility on project profitability and production efficiency
- Difficulty managing procurement for specialized lab components
- Complex compliance requirements for safety, ventilation, and lab standards
- Delays in invoicing and collection due to scattered documentation
GBH’s ERP Solution
GBH deployed a fully integrated Odoo ERP system, customized for high-end design firms with project-based workflows and financial control.
🔍 Phase 1:
Business Process Mapping
- Documented workflows from sales inquiry → lab design → manufacturing → delivery → installation
- Conducted gap analysis to identify inefficiencies in procurement and project execution
- Mapped compliance and quality control requirements into ERP workflows
⚙️ Phase 2:
ERP Implementation
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Implemented Odoo (Egypt Localization) tailored for project-based manufacturing
- Connected Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Accounting, and Document Management into one platform
- Configured BOMs (Bill of Materials) for each lab furniture type to standardize production planning
- Linked HR payroll and time tracking to project costing for accurate profitability analysis
📊Phase 3: Reporting & Visibility
- Developed dashboards for project progress, manufacturing output, and material consumption
- Enabled profitability tracking by project, product line, and client segment
- Implemented ETA-compliant accounting and tax for full legal compliance
👥 Phase 4:
Training &
Adoption
- Delivered department-wise ERP training sessions
- Provided go-live support and post-launch performance tuning
Modules Implemented
- Track lab furniture orders from design to installation.
- BOM-based production for cabinets, workbenches, and fume cupboards.
- Manage raw materials and finished goods for lab setups.
- Procurement for lab-specific materials and safety equipment.
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ETA-integrated invoicing, VAT, and multi-company compliance.
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Store technical drawings, compliance documents, and installation manuals.
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Track profitability, costs, and project timelines.
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Manage workforce allocation and payroll linked to project costing.
Outcomes & Value Delivered
100% visibility into project costs, profitability, and timelines
Reduced manufacturing waste through standardized BOM workflows
Faster quotation-to-invoice cycle with integrated sales and accounting
Full compliance with Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) and safety documentation
Improved supplier coordination with automated PO generation
🔗 GBH’s Ongoing Role
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