One of the well-known global business software providers, Odoo recently released the latest version of Odoo 16. In its latest version, Odoo is equipped with more sophisticated and up-to-date technological features to support the company's business needs. With that in mind, how will this increase affect the users of this business software, especially in Indonesia?
Difference between Odoo 15 and Odoo 16
In the latest version, Odoo improves performance on all technical fronts. As a result, Odoo 16 offers multiple influences in terms of optimized time, process execution and more efficient business communications. Various new advantages compared to Odoo 15 as follows.
1. Speed Boost
Odoo 16's speed rating has been improved throughout the software. Thanks to these improvements, Odoo 16 is able to load the invoicing application from the backend 3.7 times faster, generate 2.4 times fewer SQL queries on average per URL, and load ecommerce pages 3.9 times faster.
2. Advanced Manufacturing and Inventory
Odoo 16 focuses on improving the Manufacturing and Inventory applications, including adding new Inventory Adjustment Features such as Storage Category and Last Count Date. Odoo has also upgraded all the reporting navigation menus in the Inventory app so they are easier to navigate.
In addition, in Odoo 16 version, there are many other improvements and automation related to determining backorders, stock renewal or replenishment locations, and manufacturing planning, such as dividing or merging Work Orders (SPK) according to a predetermined production plan. Not only that, Odoo also features many other specific and detailed enhancements to deliver increasingly sophisticated and complete software for the manufacturing and inventory needs of companies of any scale, size and industry.
3. More Efficient Accounting and Bookkeeping
Odoo Accounting has also improved in Odoo 16 version, making it one of the best real-time accounting apps. The presence of the new bank reconciliation widget is able to improve the user experience, even the usage process is faster.
With the Firm Accountant mode, Odoo Accounting codes invoices more easily and efficiently, by only managing contracts and totals. Odoo 16 also brings several new features, including credit limit warnings, recurring invoices, early payment discounts, Storno accounting support, and others.
Of course, it is not complete if you do not discuss accounting analytics. From analytics widgets added to invoices to simplify analysis distribution, analysis plans, and analysis distribution models. Users can also solve financial reports for analysis based on accounts and analytical plans.
"We started by updating the navigation throughout the app. As usual, we are continuing to add and update localization packages, and we are happy to announce that localization now covers 70+ countries," wrote Odoo as quoted from the Odoo.com website, Tuesday (31/1/ 2023).
4. More Intuitive Websites and e-Commerce
This year, Odoo is also focusing on the UI and UX of e-Commerce websites and apps. Everything comes with a new look starting from editing options, and shortcut widgets. The website menu was also renovated to be more intuitive because products, loyalty programs and more information are easily accessible.
The eCommerce app also has a newer design so that the company's e-Commerce catalog and pages are more unique compared to regular e-Commerce platforms. At the same time, the company's sales channels are more customizable than ever.
In this application, several new payment providers, such as Razorpay, AsiaPay, and many more, have been added to offer more opportunities. Customers can also now enjoy express checkout and address autocomplete. Upselling blocks can also be customized.
5. New Application 'Knowledge'
Odoo 16 comes with a new application called Knowledge as a solution to help manage, collaborate and share knowledge with companies. The application comes with a dashboard that has been converted to a Sheet based report. You can also customize it by taking advantage of many features, including selecting covers, nested articles, or embedded views.
You can experience all these advantages in the latest version of Odoo 16. More detailed information about Odoo can be seen on the Odoo official website at www.odoo.com. You can also try it via this link.