As anticipation mounts, Odoo 18 is gearing up for its highly awaited release in October 2024. Extensively reviewed by Odoo specialists, this version promises cutting-edge enhancements and innovative features tailored to transform business operations. With ERP landscape continuously growing, Odoo 18 is set to deliver advanced functionalities to boost efficiency & productivity across diverse industries.
This year, Odoo Experience 2024 is scheduled between the 2nd to 4th of October at Brussels Expo - Belgium, where we can expect the grand reveal of the latest Odoo 18.
Here, we explore the powerful features of the Odoo 18 roadmap. Join us as we explore how these advancements can revolutionize your business processes well before the official launch. Eager to uncover the future with Odoo 18? Let's dive in!
Odoo 18 - General Features & Improvements
Odoo 18 Cloud Storage Integration
Odoo now supports integration with Google Cloud and Azure Cloud for storage. This cloud storage feature allows you to save email attachments and other files directly in the cloud, streamlining file management and enhancing efficiency.
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![Odoo 18 Cloud Storage Integration](/web/image/6228-3f6e4766/unnamed%20%281%29.png?access_token=2c413e35-9c1a-4f7e-868f-569a4b2bf686)
Revamped Odoo Barcode Mobile App
Odoo 18 improved the PWA mobile barcode app
Chat Hub
Odoo 18 Introduces Chat Hub that helps to communicate easily with all open conversations.
![Chat Hub](/web/image/6248-c7b3c0f2/unnamed%20%281%29.gif?access_token=64967ac3-4d04-44eb-b153-5a1999d24b94)
![Odoo 18 New Report Layout](/web/image/6240-bf7883f1/unnamed.jpg?access_token=23288284-c48f-421c-9f56-1fdd1602839e)
New Reports Layout
.Odoo 18 expects document reports configuration with a new layout.
Recording Tool
Odoo 18 has introduced a powerful new recording tool for web client tours.
![Odoo 18 Recording Tool](/web/image/6245-f54a1e3b/New%20Recording%20Tool.png?access_token=b13b51e3-b3f1-4603-9251-b35ed17c4bbf)
Email Marketing Contact Name Splitting
With the Odoo 18 email marketing module, you can now split the first and last names of recipients in the mailing lists for more personalized emails.
Send WhatsApp Messages via Automation Rules
Write one or two paragraphs describing your product or services. To be successful your content needs to be useful to your readers.
Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.
![Send Whatsapp Message via Automation rules](/web/image/6244-d0e1c1f2/Send%20WhatsApp%20messages%20via%20automation%20rules.png?access_token=6d563ca8-fd2b-4fc4-b070-3a670500f940)
Odoo 18 Project
Embedded Actions
Odoo 18 Project tasks add an embedded action for tasks and project updates.
![Odoo 18 Embedded Actions](/web/image/6243-b3399ef9/Embeded%20system.png?access_token=cf66d679-2711-4ff8-9ae3-a1ffdb281c71)
![Sharing Projects Improved](/web/image/6246-8688d5a0/sharing%20project%20improved.png?access_token=27d1af8b-bb76-4d46-a66e-dda0a8d92e04)
Sharing Projects Improved
Write Odoo 18 it is possible to define employee roles & access as per projects.
Odoo 18 CRM and Sales
Sales Comissions
With Odoo 18, look forward to a new module designed to calculate sales commissions for salespersons efficiently.
![Odoo 18 CRM and Sales Comission](/web/image/6241-f6d5274e/Sales%20Comission.jpg?access_token=53016963-0cfc-45b1-b3c1-d25d58c920f2)
Customer Loyalty in Portal
With Odoo 18 portal view, customers can view loyalty programs and wallet details, and also explore offers programs with benefits.
Odoo 18 Purchase
Generate Purchase Order Based on a Template
Odoo 18 introduces a new purchase agreement type for creating RFQs with fixed quantities. Similar to the quotation-sales order template, you can now use templates for purchase quotation requests in Odoo.
![Odoo General Purchase Order Based on a Template](/web/image/6247-8287cabe/Generate%20Purchase%20Order%20Based%20on%20a%20Template.png?access_token=df1b424d-082a-4d3a-9c57-1e94bcd519b4)
![Save Time With Procurement Process in Odoo 18](/web/image/6242-781bd720/Save%20time%20with%20the%20Procurement%20Process%20in%20Odoo%2018.jpg?access_token=80552d9b-c987-47cf-9b48-2183e760b2cc)
Save time with the Procurement Process in Odoo 18
Odoo 18 streamlines the RFQ/PO process by eliminating manual updates. If both customer and supplier use Odoo, purchase orders can be sent as PDFs with embedded UBL BIS 3 XML files, or the supplier can download the XML via URL. This reduces errors and saves time, with UBL downloads available from the portal view
Odoo 18 Inventory
Product Type
Odoo 18 Removed the "Storable Product" type and added a new check field to simplify product management and reduce confusion.
![Odoo 18 Product Type](/web/image/6269-e8777895/Product%20update.png?access_token=b70fdd59-2555-4fb5-a84b-39d592c7e1c5)
Generate Batch or Serial Numbers upon Receipt
Odoo 18 automatically creates batch numbers when products that need to be tracked are received.
![Odoo18 General Batch or Serial Numbers upon Receipt](/web/image/6270-0b7a9f9a/Generate%20Batch%20or%20Serial%20Numbers%20upon%20Receipt.png?access_token=1dcfb6c2-3e22-4cd0-9e41-510ef88f2d99)
Putaway Strategies
Odoo 18’s new put away strategies enhance warehouse management with a "sub-location" column, offering options for no sub-location (default), last used, and closest location (with storage categories). The update also supports put away rules without needing specific products, categories, or packaging, streamlining the setup process.
![Putway Strategies](/web/image/6268-718c947b/Putaway%20Strategies.png?access_token=182f6cd0-d3a7-40e5-9302-e0ffacee2fd7)
On-demand stock quality checks
Odoo 18 enables users to perform on-demand quality checks directly from warehouse orders, ensuring efficient stock management and quality control.
![Odoo 18 On demand Stock quality checks](/web/image/6283-85344061/On-demand%20stock%20quality%20checks.gif?access_token=a232c038-542f-4e0c-ac1e-a7a7054eaa74)
Complete Traceability with Batches and Serial Numbers Across Multiple Companies
Odoo 18 maintains full traceability with batch/serial numbers across multiple companies. When products are transferred between companies, serial & batch numbers are retained, ensuring uninterrupted and precise tracking.
Odoo 18 Accounting
Accounting Dashboard
In Odoo 18 accounting, Odoo EE users will now explore a new invoicing feature. Experience a comprehensive dashboard, seamless on-boarding, & many additional benefits.
![Odoo18 Accounting Dashboard](/web/image/6271-9a18920b/Accounting%20Dashboard.png?access_token=be02242c-1cc3-4b86-81be-d2f753fbf835)
Add Products in Invoice/Bills via Catalog
Previously, you could add products to PO and SO. Now in odoo 18, you can add products from the catalog to bills & customer invoices, further improving the invoicing process.
![Odoo 18 Add Products in Invoice via Catelog](/web/image/6276-20655a22/Add%20Products%20in%20Invoice%20Bills%20via%20Catalog.png?access_token=624415ae-ed2d-4754-ba35-9162d19bd847)
Lock Dates
Odoo 18 has revamped the lock dates wizard.
![Odoo 18 Lock Dates](/web/image/6280-bc60e6c2/lock%20dates.png?access_token=a333b6ac-8bfa-454c-8c8a-f74bd98e63c2)
PEPPOL in Documents App
Odoo 18 now allows storing PEPPOL documents in the documents app for streamlined processing with specific tags for each document
Odoo 18 Manufacturing
Flexibility in Gantt views
Odoo 18 improves the Gantt views in the Manufacturing module, making them more user-friendly & visually appealing. Improvements include zoom-in/out capabilities, horizontal scrolling, one task per line view, and additional features for better usability.
![Odoo 18 Manufacturing Flexibility in Gantt views](/web/image/6277-6b472e0b/Flexibility%20in%20Gantt%20views.png?access_token=64e3aaba-6f3a-40ee-956a-9b0783802037)
Revamped UI with More Automation in MPS
The Master Production Scheduling (MPS) feature in Odoo 18's Manufacturing module now boasts a revamped interface, automated replenishment & flexible routing options.
![Odoo 18 Revamped UI with More Automation in MPS](/web/image/6279-25536099/Revamped%20UI%20with%20More%20Automation%20in%20MPS.png?access_token=b635040d-60b9-481d-b560-2ceca254da51)
Odoo 18 POS
Revamped UI
Odoo 18 POS brings improved UI design for various pages like the login page & payment screen page.
![Odoo 18 payment page UI design](/web/image/6272-1194c545/unnamed%20%286%29.png?access_token=6b757459-71a2-45e7-b0e7-3b14d79185f9)
With Odoo 18, the Point of Sale system allows you to add and edit products directly without needing to access the backend.
![Odoo 18 POS for edit products](https://www.serpentcs.com/web/image/6278-22ae06c3/unnamed%20%281%29.jpg?access_token=88af81c9-4a7e-4ca0-a6ac-c9b82d43f16c)
![Odoo 18 POS Revamped UI](https://www.serpentcs.com/web/image/6281-65620cf5/Revamped.png?access_token=3609726d-e17a-4cfb-9936-c3509ff1e068)
Lookup Products Using Barcode
You can effortlessly scan product barcodes, and Odoo POS will automatically generate a product profile, complete with detailed information
Events Ticket with POS
Odoo 18 point of sale now allows selling event tickets.
![Odoo 18 events ticket with POS](/web/image/6282-a18e9363/Events%20Ticket%20with%20POS.gif?access_token=522cd8cf-ad65-4be0-9f7f-607a0edcfcc9)
SMS Integration
Odoo 18 POS enables SMS Services to send receipts for confirmed POS Orders.
![Odoo 18 SMS Integration](/web/image/6273-c310bccf/SMS%20integration.png?access_token=4f21edb9-ae5f-4cdd-acfe-dc5ab2ddd80e)
Odoo 18 E-Commerce
Shop only for Logged-in users
Odoo has added a new setting to limit the visibility of the "Shop" to logged-in users only. If this option is enabled, non-logged-in users will not be able to see the products or access the shop page, cart, and wishlist buttons. They will be automatically redirected to the login page if they try to access it via a direct link.
![Odoo 18 e-commerce shop only for logged-in users](/web/image/6275-748fa702/shop%20only%20registered%20user.png?access_token=ed1856ce-ad22-4a52-aece-5e48a187392d)
Map Wizard
When creating an eCommerce site in Odoo 18, users can integrate a map wizard feature. This feature allows shoppers to precisely locate their pickup location & improves the click-and-collect process.
![Odoo 18 e-commerce MAp Wizard](/web/image/6274-1ff88ae9/map%20wizard.jpg?access_token=8fafd3b1-3c29-43dd-bd7f-a18417150dd4)
Conclusion
Odoo 18 represents a significant advancement in ERP software, offering many new features and improvements that will enhance business performance. From sales and customer orientation to accounting & HRMS, Odoo 18 provides powerful tools to support the growth and success of your organization. As an expert ERP integrator, SerpentCS can guide and support you in your ERP implementation for your business, ensuring you make the most of Odoo 18's capabilities.