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Odoo 18 is Live: Explore the Features That Will Drive Your Business Success

Odoo 18 is Live Explore the Features That Will Drive Your Business Success

As Odoo evolves, the release of version 18 brings a host of impressive updates and new features that streamline business operations across various departments. Whether you’re focused on sales, inventory management, accounting, or HR, Odoo 18 has something for everyone. Here’s a breakdown of the key innovations that make this release stand out:

1.Sales Enhancements:

  • New Sales Commissions Module with customizable targets based on invoiced amounts, margin, or subscriptions.
  • Flexible rule combinations for specific products, categories, or recurring periods.
  • Strengthened Loyalty in Portal for enhanced customer retention.
  • Combo Products available across PoS, Sales, E-commerce, and Subscriptions platforms.

2. Point of Sale (PoS) Upgrades:

  • Backend views available directly in the frontend, allowing product creation within the PoS interface.
  • Barcode lookup for faster and easier product identification.
  • Free orders for PoS restaurants and improved UX on login and payment screens.

3. eCommerce Advancements:

  • PDF Quote Builder 2.0 with translations, customizable fields, and editable zones.
  • One-page checkout for a streamlined customer experience.
  • Multiple warehouse support on a single website and stock visibility on product pages.
  • Enhanced SEO tools and redesigned product pages for improved user engagement.

4. Inventory and Purchase Innovations:

  • Delivery Dispatching with batch picking and vehicle assignments for delivery rounds.
  • Revamped Barcode App with features like hiding reserved lots/serials and audible scanning confirmations.
  • Purchase Templates and manual merging of RfQs for better procurement management.
  • New shipping connectors for FedEx, DHL, and USPS with improved selection tools.

5. Manufacturing and MRP Improvements:

  • Automatic Replenishment with flexible routing options.
  • Enhanced Gantt views for better task management, zoom in/out options, and one-task-per-line views.
  • Refactored MRP documents and improved Work in Progress Management for better tracking and documentation.

6. Service, Helpdesk, and Field Service Enhancements:

  • Top bar navigation to easily browse related project records.
  • Skills-based task assignments for better resource allocation.
  • Helpdesk suggestions for similar tickets and relevant documentation.
  • Field Service planning by location and product cost tracking in analytic accounting.

7. Accounting & Invoicing Upgrades:

  • New Invoicing Dashboard for easier onboarding and enhanced features like layout previews.
  • Improved tax selection guides and quick reconciliation using Kanban views.
  • Bank synchronization with more providers and better batch payment matching.
  • Enhanced Invoice Layouts with product descriptions in one column.

8. HR and Payroll Advancements:

  • New Onboarding workflows and direct job board integration for recruitment.
  • Payroll improvements include global CSV exports for banks and new overtime reporting.
  • Fingerprint systems for better attendance management and approval of pending time-off requests.

9. CRM and Marketing Automation Features:

  • Improved WhatsApp integration across multiple flows including inventory and marketing automation.
  • Double-booking prevention in appointments and flexible seat-based pricing for bookings.
  • Enhanced email composer and new tools for managing social sharing and marketing campaigns.

10. Knowledge and Collaboration Improvements:

  • Clearer navigation in the Knowledge app, with advanced article search and Excalidraw integration.
  • Discuss integration in Spreadsheets for improved communication and collaboration within financial reports.
  • Editable pivot tables and dynamic options for customizing data in real time.

Conclusion

Odoo 18 is packed with powerful new tools and enhancements across the board, from sales and inventory management to marketing automation, accounting, and HR. These updates ensure that Odoo continues to be a comprehensive, integrated solution for businesses of all sizes, enhancing efficiency and productivity in every department. Whether you’re looking for more streamlined processes, better collaboration tools, or enhanced customer engagement, Odoo 18 delivers across the board.

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