AI and Automation in Odoo 18: What We Might See in the Next Release

What is Expected in Odoo 18?

Odoo 18, the latest version of Odoo ERP is about to launch. The ERP world and the business world are curiously watching for the exclusive features and functionalities expected in Odoo 18. This highly advanced tool is expected to bring a host of exciting new features aimed at enhancing user experience and business efficiency. 

Checking out the key features of Odoo 18, we can understand that one of the most awaited updates is expected in the marketing module. This module will have improved email segmentation and automation. Similarly, the Sales module of Odoo 18 expects a new feature “Target vs Achievement” reports to help the investors track salesperson performance more effectively.

Additionally, Odoo 18 expects an Improved mobile usability feature for CRM and quotes. This will ensure a streamlined quote-building process. Non-financial reporting focusing on ESG factors like CO2 emissions will also benefit businesses striving to comply with sustainability goals. 

Odoo 18 also offers enhanced website builder features with user-friendly updates for the user interface. This will improve workflow efficiency. With all these features, Odoo 18 transforms into a sort-after business management solution. 

How Can AI and Automation Support Odoo 18?

Artificial Intelligence or AI along with automation features can significantly enhance the capabilities of Odoo ERP solution. This will help businesses transform operations and ensure smarter and more efficient business support tools. Integration with AI will support the company to manage predictive analysis and demand forecast efficiently. Automation of inventory management and optimization of inventory levels along with comprehensive supply chain management are added advantages of Odoo 18. AI will also support this ERP to analyse historical data and offer insights into sales trends, customer behaviour, and financial performance. This will also enhance decision-making capabilities.

Improved automation features are expected in Odoo 18. This will help businesses to effortlessly manage repetitive tasks like data entry, invoice generation, and order processing. Besides, you can reduce the risk of human error by automation. Automated workflow will also ensure the execution of various processes on time to improve the operational efficiency of the tool. 

Furthermore, AI-powered chatbots can help the ERP tool manage customer relations effectively by handling routine inquiries and providing instant responses. This facility will ensure customer satisfaction. Similarly, machine learning algorithms can also be used to improve demand forecasting, optimize marketing campaigns, and personalize customer experiences.

With the effective use of AI and automation, Odoo ERP can manage a proactive system that manages business processes and improves operations using intelligent insights and automation.

Expected Use of AI and Automation in Odoo 18

Odoo 18, an upgraded and latest version of Odoo, makes the best use of AI to enhance various aspects of business management. Artificial Intelligence supports the modules of Odoo 18 by streamlining activities. 

AI-Assisted Expense Automation

A key feature of Odoo 18, AI-powered expense automation, reduces manual effort and human errors. AI will assist the ERP in managing expenses automatically instead of entering them. Using this feature, anyone can update invoice and bill details by capturing a picture of the receipt. Using the Odoo mobile app, all the information in this bill will be uploaded to the tool. Besides, AI automatically processes these receipts, classifies the expenses, and even learns from user preferences to categorize future expenses accurately. This feature will save time and reduce errors apart from efficient expense management. 

AI in Odoo Recruitment

AI capabilities of Odoo 18 are visible in the recruitment module as well. Users can create a new job application by scanning the CV of a candidate. AI will assist the ERP in automatically extracting relevant details, updating the details in the system and speeding up the process reducing error. With this automation support, recruitment teams can speed up the hiring process by eliminating the need for manual data entry. Besides, it allows HR teams to focus on evaluating candidates rather than processing documents.

AI for Marketing 

Odoo 18’s AI-powered tools can play a key role in optimizing campaigns, nurturing leads, and driving conversions. Using this tool, businesses can set up automated marketing campaigns that target specific customer segments with personalized content. Similarly, AI assistance will enhance lead nurturing by analyzing customer interactions and identifying the most promising leads. Moreover, AI-driven analytics and reporting tools provide deep insights into campaign performance. This will also enable businesses to fine-tune their strategies for better results and integration with Odoo’s CRM helps us align marketing efforts with sales processes.

AI-powered website development 

Odoo 18’s website builder is expected to support users to a great extent with AI support. A user can build websites from scratch with the help of AI as it simplifies the web development process. AI supports everyone, even those with little technical expertise, to create a website as AI suggests themes and layouts. This makes it effortless for the users to create a professional-looking website that aligns with the brand’s identity.

Attendance kiosk

Apart from the above-listed features, Odoo 18 offers a set of new features such as an attendance kiosk, product radio buttons etc. The attendance kiosk helps to find out the absentees using the dashboard enhancing payroll management. Product type also ensures complete support for managing goods, services etc.

Overall, Odoo 18’s integration of AI across various modules ensures cutting-edge tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and drive business success.

Advantages of using AI-enabled Odoo 18

AI and Automation ensure more power to Odoo 18. Automation reduces the need for manual data entry and repetitive tasks. AI-powered expense automation allows users to photograph receipts and automate the categorization of expenses. 

We are expecting Odoo 18 to have more AI-assisted features for managing various business operations. 

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