5 Major Updates to Look Forward to in Odoo 13

1. 5 Major Updates to Look  Forward to in Odoo 13        Major software updates are the norm now. While we look         forward to upgrades in our smartphone operating systems,           entrepreneurs in the e-commerce industry look forward to       ecommerce platforms updates. A platform that frequently     updates its features can truly last in the industry.    And one such platform is Odoo. In our post, we are going to           explore Odoo’s most awaited update: Odoo 13.                                                        1

2. Last year, we saw Odoo 12; it came with a host of updates and               new features. To mention a few:                ● Multiple Display Responsive  ● Smoother Onboarding process: Odoobot  ● Interactive Dashboard  ● Ready Out of the box  ● Easy​​Odoo Customization  ● Variety of Payment and Shipping options    Of course, the software industry being as competitive as it is,         when coupled with the e-commerce industry, a platform         wouldn’t last without at least a yearly overhaul of new and             exciting features.    The next Odoo update, Odoo 13 is not too far off in the future.           Odoo is set to announce this update at their Odoo Experience             event that is to happen in October. It is an event that goes on             for 2-3 days where they launch the new and improved           functionalities. Additionally,     experience for Odoo developers that attend the event.    Let’s see what Odoo users are expecting from the coming           Odoo 13 update:                                                                                becomes                 It   a   hands-on           2

3. ● Accountant as a Service:  With upgraded accounting features introduced in Odoo 12,       they managed to centralize your business operations. You         won’t have to transfer data from Odoo to your accounting           software. And with the Odoo 13, they are bringing the         exclusive “Accountant as a Service” using which you will be         provided with a competent accountant who is well-versed         with Odoo software. This means you will be able to get an         accountant’s services who is well versed with the Odoo         software.                                                                                        ● Integration with the Internet of Things:  The Internet of Things is a concept that came in when the             internet expanded beyond our mobile phones and tablets. It is         in everything now. Therefore, it seems like the perfect next           step for Odoo to be compatible with IoT devices. This gives           way to the possibility of integrating inventory management           tools, that are IoT enabled right in your Odoo backend!                                                      ● Stock Management:  If your Odoo store is equipped to work with sensors, you could             potentially plug in sensors in your shelves at your warehouse           which updates & notifies you when the stock dips. This can           also be useful in hybrid stores. Hybrid stores are IIoT enabled             physical stores which don’t require constant staff attention.         Customers can browse and buy items in a physical store, but                                                                           3

4. the products get added to their virtual store account. The           concept is new but it might pick up the pace with smooth IoT             compatibility with ecommerce platforms.                          ● In-App Purchases:  In the upcoming Odoo update, one of the most awaited         features is of in-app purchase. The users will now be able to         purchase services right from your Odoo store. Odoo will act as         a medium between the service provider and the client. To         make the process smoother, the payment will also be       deducted from their Odoo account.                                                                    ● Maintenance:  With IoT enabled machines, you can monitor them using IoT         enabled devices. You will be notified as soon as they require           any sort of attention or maintenance. This way you can reduce           the downtime and only inspect the machines when required.  Odoo 13 is sweetening the deal by making all the old features           better with the addition of these new ones. What will remain           to see is how the entrepreneurs who use Odoo adopt these           features & leverage their functionality.    Considering that e-commerce businesses are global, it would       also be interesting to see how Odoo optimizes these high data             consuming features for markets that don’t have high-speed       internet. The world, after all, is not all developed, but people             all over the world tend to buy and sell things.                                                                                                                    4

5. For a platform that mainly boasts of its themes, apps and           customization capacity, Odoo has indeed come a long way in       realizing its customers’ needs.    If you are an entrepreneur who uses Odoo for their online           store, make sure to upgrade when the new version is available           for smoother functionality as well as newer features.    If you have any questions regarding Odoo development or           Odoo customizations, you can contact us ​here​, or comment with your question on this post. We will try to reply to you to           the best of our abilities.      This Linkedin Article is Originally Posted here:  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-major-updates-look-for ward-odoo-13-maulik-shah/                                                                                                5