It was only yesterday that Fabien Pinckaers introduced us to the fabulous features of Odoo 18, which is set to revolutionise the way businesses operate! This latest iteration of Odoo is packed with cutting-edge enhancements designed to streamline processes, increase productivity and improve the user experience. Let's take a look at the key features that make Odoo 18 a must-have for businesses looking to thrive in today's competitive landscape.
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1 - Warehouse flexible routes
- Multi-step Transfer of Stock Orders (MTSO): This feature allows for complex warehouse operations by enabling multi-step transfers within the same warehouse.
- Customisable picking operations: Users can define custom picking steps to match specific warehouse workflows, improving efficiency and accuracy.

2 - Spreadsheet on Quotation
- Embedded Spreadsheets: Users can now incorporate interactive spreadsheets directly within quotations, facilitating detailed and dynamic pricing calculations.
- Real-time Updates: Modifications made to the embedded spreadsheet automatically reflect in the quotation, ensuring accuracy and saving time.

3 - RFID Barcode Scanner
- RFID scanning: Odoo 18 introduces the ability to use RFID scanners to quickly receive, count and adjust inventory without the need for line-of-sight barcode scanning.
- Bulk scanning: Users can scan multiple items simultaneously, significantly speeding up inventory processes.
- Integration with Ventor App: The Ventor mobile application can be used alongside RFID technology to improve warehouse operations.

4 - Project shortcut menu
- Quick actions: A new shortcut menu allows users to access common project tasks and actions, improving navigation and operational efficiency.
- Customisable options: The shortcut menu can be customised to include frequently used project-related functions.

5 - Ecommerce scale up to 100k users
- Improved performance: Odoo 18 is optimised to support up to 100,000 users without significant performance degradation.
- Improved database management: The system offers better handling of large datasets and concurrent users.
6 - Documents app
This year the documents app has been totally revamped, you can compare it now with Google Docs or OneDrive, you can totally replace one one of these apps with Odoo Docs.
- Improved organisation: New features improve document categorisation and tagging for better organisation.
- Improved search capabilities: More powerful search capabilities allow you to quickly find specific documents.
- Integration with other modules: Tighter integration with other Odoo applications enables seamless document management across the platform.

7 - Mobile POS
- Responsive design: The mobile point of sale interface has been optimised for usability on tablets and smartphones.
- Offline Capabilities: Enhanced offline functionality ensures uninterrupted retail operations.
- Integration with RFID: Mobile POS now supports RFID technology for faster product scanning and inventory management.

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The bottom line
Odoo 18 introduces a range of powerful features designed to improve operational efficiency, scalability and user experience across multiple business functions. With enhancements such as flexible routing in inventory management, interactive spreadsheets in quoting, RFID technology for streamlined inventory processes and robust project management tools, businesses can optimise their workflows and adapt to growing demands. The ability to scale up to 100,000 users underlines Odoo's commitment to supporting large organisations. Improved document management and a more responsive mobile point-of-sale system round out these enhancements, making Odoo 18 a comprehensive solution for today's business needs.