What are the New Features of Odoo 16?

Over the years, every Odoo update brings some exciting features and fixes the bugs. Overall, it gives a more enhanced user experience and some incredible features. Odoo 16 was officially launched on October 2022, in this article, we will showcase the latest Odoo 16 features that show some glimpse of future updates. It came with many advancements such as application performance, operational speed, better user experience, and much more.

Speaking of technology, Odoo continuously upgrades with its potential which helps industries to run their industrial operations. It gives immense benefits to the end-user. Each time a new version is released officially, users experience a top-notch experience with simplistic features and functionalities.

We are not saying the Odoo 15 is outdated as such, the features in Odoo 15 are great and in Odoo 16 you will get some new features and feel more advanced & user-friendly.

Here are some major changes experienced in Odoo 16.

1. Performance

Odoo is introducing some Odoo 16 new features and has prioritized performance with the latest version to ensure maximum performance and prominence in its line of work. When comparing Odoo 16 vs Odoo 15 there is also a performance improvement, it’s not just about new features, the user experience goes beyond expectations. When it comes to performance and speed, it is the fastest, the most user-friendly, and the most high-end of its predecessor version.

2. New Module and Other Big changes

Odoo is Known for its highly integrated and easy-to-use modules, which act as the basic building block of the entire Odoo database. This is one of the important factors that support the user-friendly and simplicity of Odoo. The existing modules of Odoo have some great additional features which ensure more workflow and efficiency. With Odoo 16 new features, new modules, and components take a new and improved shape.

3. Knowledge Module (new addition)

The knowledge module is the latest addition to Odoo. The module is highly integrated and works more like a Knowledge center to share knowledge among the employees and the authority. You can create and share articles in the Knowledge module inside the organization, mostly related to work for maintaining adequate communication in the organization. The knowledge module will also help you centralize the organization's information for easy access.

4. UI/UX

The New Search icon

In Odoo 16, we can see a redesigned search view that pops up (right corner) in the dashboard.

New features are under the favorite menu. Under the favorite menu, we have the option to insert the link to an article.

5. Marketing Module

In Odoo 16, we can now extrude the worldwide attributes on the mailing listing at a time while not having to undergo the hassle of integrations. It is not tough to import information and get entry to contact details and e-mail addresses. Users can also re-tweet old tweets to mark their online presence. Odoo 16 permits customers to create new and particular e-mail templates from the templates previously designed for worry less e-mail marketing.

6. Purchase Module

The update to Odoo 16 has also covered a few beneficial modifications to the purchase module.

•  A redesigned ‘call for tender’ option for enhanced performance.
• Business invoices as per the newest standards.
• Shipping insurance meeting business standards.
• Real-time sales and order tracking updates.
• Managing promotional offers, coupons, and discounts.
• The on-time upgrades of Odoo help the software become greater flexible, feature-rich, and user-friendly. With the creation of many new functions to diverse enhancements in modules, corporations are in for a streamlined, improved, and hassle-free experience.

7. Internal Link

In Odoo 16, you can see the arrow icon that pops out & redirects to the form view of the field’s data.

8. CRM & Marketing Module

CRM module has improved appointment procedures. The backend is improved for more transparency and onboarding processes.

·         The sophisticated and embellished front end gives a fantastic work experience.

• The improved Marketing Module allows users to design distinct email templates per their business requirements.
• Global mailing traits can be modified quickly and smoothly. Easier to access your contacts. A new email can be created with the help of a previously saved e-mail.
• Improved Email Marketing feature is extensively productive for tweeter marketing and gives advanced marketing module experience.
• Users get 24X7 support from the Vimeo platform for e-learning. There are also various new features available for video creation, video editing, and much more.

9. Website and Chatbot feature

• The Odoo 16 Website module gives access you to more control and customization options on the website building elements.
•  Odoo 16 has merged the front-end and back-end of the Website module to create an identical user interface to cover more customization options.
• A chatbot is integrated with Odoo, which allows us to access information from the application server.
• Website configurations in Odoo 16 can be done without reloading the page, paving the way to more accessible website configuration options; the goal being easy user management.
• You can complete configurations without reloading the webpage, which provides additional management control over website settings.

Why upgrade to the latest Odoo 16 version?

Let’s look at some of the noticeable benefits of upgrading to Odoo 16 from older versions.

• Error fixes- Upgrading to the new Odoo 16 version will help you get rid of existing errors of Odoo 15. The latest Odoo version has fixed many such minor errors that were present in the previous version. For example, fixes bugs, security fixes, enhanced user-friendly, and much more.
• New features- The new bank reconciliation in the Accounting module, designing new email templates from the old ones in the marketing module, and refusing to sign features in the HR module are some of the new features added with the Odoo 16 version.
• Performance boost- Whether it is marketing, accounting, or inventory module, overall improvements have been made in this new Odoo 16 version. Business units upgrading to the latest version will also be able to expand their existing Odoo module’s capabilities greatly.

Besides these reasons, better integration capabilities improved productivity, and enhanced functional support are some benefits you can leverage from this latest update.