What Odyssey Consulting Group does

Odyssey Consulting Group (legal entity: Aktsionernoye obshchestvo "Kolumbus", AO «Kolumbus») is a Russian IT consulting firm founded in 1997 and headquartered in Moscow. Operating until 2022 under the Columbus brand, the company employs approximately 200 expert consultants and has delivered more than 2,500 projects across Russian manufacturing and retail enterprises. Its core offering comprises two integrated solution platforms — Odyssey4Retail for trade operations and Odyssey4Production for manufacturing enterprises — supplemented by specialized modules including Odyssey WMS, Odyssey Retail, Odyssey.MED.PRO, Odyssey Optimizer, Odyssey.PIM, and the GoPIM SaaS marketplace product manager.

The company builds on a technology stack anchored in the 1C platform (1C:ERP, 1C:Management Holding, 1C:Trade Management) with historical Microsoft Dynamics AX/365 expertise, master-data tooling from Pimcore, and integration with Russian cloud infrastructure providers (Yandex Cloud, VK Cloud, Mail.ru Cloud Solutions). It maintains technology partnerships with 1C, Microsoft, Pimcore, DataEon, Grinsight, Magestore, MSA, RetailRocket, VK, Yandex, Mail.ru Cloud, KleverSuite, LT:WMS, Forsite, and Dassault Systemes. Implementation teams typically deploy on-site or remotely to enterprise clients, and a separate Odyssey Care practice provides recurring 24/7 support and system enhancement under SLA-based contracts.

Odyssey generates revenue primarily from project-based professional services (ERP, WMS, CRM, and PIM implementations and consulting) supplemented by recurring managed services through Odyssey Care. The go-to-market model is direct enterprise field sales targeting manufacturing and retail verticals. Documented customers span fashion retail (Lamoda, Melon Fashion Group), beauty retail (L'Etoile, Zolotoe Yabloko), DIY retail (OBI, 9-year support contract), food retail (100Vkus, Belle, Savage), and manufacturing (PERI, NPP INTECH, Sveza, ALKON). Geographic focus is concentrated in Russia, with stated reach into CIS countries, the Middle East, and Asia; revenue and exact headcount trends are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Odyssey Consulting Group

Legal name

Aktsionernoye obshchestvo "Kolumbus"

Website

https://odysseyconsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Odyssey Consulting Group is a Moscow-based IT consulting firm with 200 experts delivering ERP, WMS, PIM, and CRM implementations for Russian manufacturing and retail enterprises, anchored in the 1C platform and proprietary Odyssey4Retail and Odyssey4Production solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting and Enterprise Systems Integration

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP/CRM/HRIS Implementation & Integration (BPAEAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI), Operations & Process Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAB)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• ERP implementation
• Warehouse management systems
• Retail management solutions
• Manufacturing automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting Services: Project-based professional services for ERP, WMS, CRM implementation and business process consulting. Revenue generated through consulting engagements, system implementation, and ongoing support services.
2. Support and Maintenance (Odyssey Care): Ongoing technical support and system development services including 24/7 helpdesk, SLA-based support packages, and system enhancement services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Odyssey Consulting Group provides IT consulting, system implementation, and ongoing support for ERP, WMS, PIM, and CRM systems across retail and manufacturing enterprises. The company delivers two integrated solution platforms — Odyssey4Retail and Odyssey4Production — supplemented by proprietary products (Odyssey WMS, Odyssey Optimizer, Odyssey.MED.PRO, GoPIM) and ongoing managed services through Odyssey Care. Customer engagements are project-based, with consultants deployed to client sites for business process automation and digital transformation initiatives.

Product overview

Odyssey Consulting Group is an IT consulting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of enterprise solutions built on multiple platforms. The core offering consists of two integrated solution platforms: Odyssey4Retail (for retail and trading companies) and Odyssey4Production (for manufacturing enterprises), supplemented by specialized modules including Odyssey.PIM for master data management, Odyssey WMS for warehouse management, Odyssey Optimizer for production planning, Persona CDP for customer data, and Odyssey.MED.PRO for medical device manufacturing. The company also provides deep expertise in 1C platform implementations (1С:ERP, 1С:Управление Холдингом, 1С:Управление Торговлей) and Microsoft Dynamics solutions. Services include Odyssey Care for ongoing technical support and development. The product portfolio addresses the complete enterprise IT stack from POS/store operations through ERP, MDM/PIM, WMS, CRM, and analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Odyssey4Retail Comprehensive retail business management solution covering trade operations, e-commerce, omnichannel sales, master data management, POS, assortment, pricing, and auto-ordering. Sold to retail chains in fashion, beauty, electronics, DIY, FMCG, and food sectors.
• Odyssey4Production End-to-end business process automation solution for manufacturing enterprises, including production planning, APS, MES, WMS, ERP, and cable-industry-specific modules. Sold to manufacturing enterprises in cable, food processing, plywood, beverage, and medical device sectors.
• 1C Implementation Services Consulting and implementation services for 1C platform solutions including 1C:ERP, 1C:Management Holding, and 1C:Trade Management. Sold to enterprises across manufacturing, retail, and services sectors as a standalone engagement.
• Odyssey Care Technical support and business application development services including 24/7 user support, SLA-based support packages, and system enhancement. Sold as an ongoing managed-services contract to enterprise clients after implementation.
• GoPIM (Marketplace PIM SaaS) Online SaaS service for managing products on marketplaces, enabling sellers to efficiently manage listings across multiple marketplaces. Sold as a subscription SaaS to marketplace sellers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Warehouse space optimization: 10-30% improvement in storage utilization
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PimcorecoreTechnology or Integration · 16 March 2025Strategic partnership to develop and promote Pimcore solutions in Russia. Pimcore is used for master data management (PIM/MDM) for retail and manufacturing clients.
• 1CcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey technology partner for 1C platform implementations including 1C:ERP, 1C:Management Holding, 1C:Trade Management. Implements solutions across all functional areas on the 1C platform.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Microsoft Dynamics AX/365 implementations. Historical partner for Dynamics-based retail and ERP solutions before market shift to 1C.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EPAM Systems: Global digital engineering and IT consulting firm with deep Russian-heritage roots. While significantly larger and globally diversified, EPAM competes for the same enterprise transformation talent and CIS/Central European enterprise clients.
• Croc Inc. One of the largest Russian IT systems integrators delivering ERP, infrastructure, cloud, and managed services to enterprise customers. Competes head-to-head with Odyssey for large Russian transformation engagements.
• Andersen Lab: IT consulting and software engineering company with Russian/Ukrainian origins, delivering custom development, ERP, and enterprise IT services globally. Comparable in service mix, delivery model, and customer verticals (retail, manufacturing, logistics).
• Jet Infosystems: Long-standing Russian IT consulting and systems integration firm of comparable scale, offering ERP, WMS, and bespoke enterprise solutions to large Russian enterprises. Closely comparable in client base, delivery model, and productized practice areas.
• Luxoft (DXC Technology): IT consulting and digital engineering firm of Russian origin, now part of DXC Technology. Comparable in delivering enterprise application, data, and platform engineering services to large enterprises, particularly with Russian and European footprints.
• 1C Company: Dominant Russian ERP/business applications platform vendor and Odyssey's primary technology partner. 1C also offers direct implementation and partner enablement services, making it both a partner and a partial competitor for 1C-based delivery work.
• Softline Group: Russian-headquartered IT services and solutions provider combining software distribution, cloud, and consulting. Overlaps directly with Odyssey on enterprise IT consulting, ERP implementations, and managed services for Russian enterprises.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Global professional services giant with a large enterprise applications / SAP/Oracle/CRM practice. Competes for the largest Russian and multinational enterprise transformation programs where Odyssey also delivers, but with vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Deloitte Consulting: Global consulting arm with strong enterprise technology, ERP, and operations transformation practices. Competes for large Russian/CIS enterprise mandates at the top end of the market where Odyssey also pursues opportunities.
• Capgemini: Global IT consulting and services firm with deep enterprise applications and digital transformation capabilities. Overlaps with Odyssey on ERP, WMS, and supply chain transformation work for large manufacturers and retailers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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