The open source ERP system Odoo hat sich längst als unverzichtbares Instrument Odoo has long since established itself as an indispensable tool for optimizing business processes and increasing efficiency. Continuous development and innovation make Odoo an effective resource for companies of all sizes. With its versatile modules and expandable functions, Odoo offers a comprehensive solution for integrating a wide range of business processes in a single system.
The Odoo Experience, an annual event showcasing the latest developments and innovations in the Odoo world, is a major meeting place for business leaders, professionals and Odoo enthusiasts. This year, the Odoo Experience will take place in Brussels in November, and expectations are high as first glimpses of the upcoming Odoo version 17 have already been revealed. The event promises exciting revelations and the opportunity to experience first-hand the future of business process optimization. With Odoo 17, an exciting phase of evolution is on the horizon that will take businesses to new heights of efficiency and productivity. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at the expected features of Odoo 17. From a revamped user interface to streamlined processes to specialized enhancements in various areas, Odoo 17 promises a host of features aimed at driving operational success and improving the user experience.
A new chapter in design:
Odoo 17's user interface will undergo an exciting change that will elevate the overall look and feel of the platform to a new level. A complete redesign of the backend will improve usability and make navigating through the various features even more seamless. The fresh and modern design of the UI, with new icons and colors, ensures that users can intuitively access the features they need. Odoo 17 allows users to customize the home screen according to their individual preferences. Drag-and-drop reordering of apps on the home screen allows each user to optimize their work environment. This customization feature helps increase productivity by allowing users to quickly and easily access the apps that are relevant to them. With the detail, Odoo shows how it is continuously working to improve the user experience and adapt the platform to individual needs.
Odoo 17 opens a world of possibilities in various business areas:
Innovation in the search function:
A unified search view in a centered format is one of the exciting new features in Odoo 17, with advanced search allowing users to search for information in a more targeted way. The ability to add numerous filters with a wide range of options adds a new dimension to the search function. In Odoo 17, search will be more powerful than ever before, greatly increasing efficiency when searching for data. A particularly important and useful feature is the ability to search not only within an object, but also within parent objects. This means that users can also search for individuals whose parent company has a specific tag. This extension of the search function opens up completely new perspectives for data exploration and the identification of relevant information.
Seamless resource management and reservations in the calendar module:
The calendar module enables efficient management of resources and reservations. From tennis courts to meeting rooms and restaurant tables, visitors can conveniently manage their appointments.
Advanced personnel management with Odoo 17:
In the area of personnel management, Odoo can track attendances and working hours, calculate overtime and even now, with the Odoo 17 version, create impressive departmental organization charts. The departmental organization charts are particularly suitable for displaying the employee and company structure, thereby enabling more effective and understanding collaboration.
Interactive catalog view in the sales area:
The sales area of the new Odoo 17 offers a new catalog view that allows you to effortlessly create quotes during a customer visit to improve interaction. This feature makes it easy to customize products and quantities while flexibly processing sales.
Intelligent subscription management - Enhanced capabilities for recurring deliveries:
There is also another exciting feature: Subscription, the Intelligent Management of Recurring Deliveries. Companies can now not only manage recurring delivery of products as part of a subscription service, but also include stockable products in this process. This enhancement opens up the opportunity for companies to serve their customers in an even smarter way by enabling the management of recurring deliveries for a wider range of products.
Effective Point-of-Sale Experience:
In the point-of-sale (POS) area, customers get an innovative way to place orders. Orders can be placed either via tablets at the entrance or by scanning a QR code with a cell phone. Payment processing is also seamless. The invoicing system allows partial payments to be requested for order confirmation, which further simplifies the processing of transactions.
Efficiency improvements in the warehouse module - Revised operations and optimized navigation:
Particularly noteworthy are the revisions in the warehouse module, which aim to make work processes even more efficient. The revised operations function impresses with its new structure - operations are now divided into movements, adjustments to stock and procurement. In contrast to the previous version, where all records were displayed in the same menu (under the name "Operations"), the preferred submenus now allow for targeted navigation. This innovation goes hand in hand with a centralized search function that makes it easier for users to find exactly the data they need.
Seamless collaboration through interactive spreadsheets:
Enterprise and customer collaboration is taken to a new level with Odoo 17, especially in the area of spreadsheets. The new feature allows sharing snapshots of spreadsheets so that all employees can get a clear view of all reports. This is done by sharing snapshots of the spreadsheets via link, allowing easy and secure reading access for colleagues and employees. This innovative capability improves communication and collaboration by promoting transparency of reports and data while facilitating accessibility and interaction.
Fixed headers for effortless navigation and interaction:
In Odoo 17, column headers are fixed when scrolling through extensive kanban columns and lists of entries. This feature ensures that important contextual information always remains visible and helps users navigate within the view. This approach helps to maintain an overview and makes interaction with the data much easier.
Innovative knowledge management - Efficient sharing of know-how in Odoo 17:
With the revamped knowledge articles feature, organizations can share their expertise even more effectively. Template integration enables effortless creation of knowledge articles, whether in the form of how-tos, protocols, and more. Templates can be pre-built or customized to facilitate the creation process. These articles can also be structured in a visually appealing way, for example by using banners. Now there is also the option to share articles with portal users and even assign them editing rights - a perfect solution for seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing, even with external partners. Odoo 17 thus not only strengthens internal processes, but also the exchange of valuable knowledge with external stakeholders.
Odoo 17 promises a host of exciting new features and enhancements that will revolutionize the way businesses work. From the user interface design to the advanced search system and industry-specific customizations, Odoo 17 offers a tailored solution for different business areas. With this new release, Odoo continues its focus on innovation and continuous improvement to help businesses optimize their processes and successfully move into the future. We are excited to find out exactly what other features await us at the Odoo Experience. The Odoo Experience 2023, which will take place in Brussels, already promises to give us deep insights into Odoo 17 and prepare us for the innovations to come.
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