With Odoo 19's launch approaching, there is plenty of buzz about what is coming. We thought it was time to cut through the noise and share our perspective on what really matters for Australian businesses.
Our top 10 Odoo 19 highlights
1. Practical AI integrations that create value
Moving beyond gimmicks, Odoo 19 will embed artificial intelligence into daily workflows where it adds real value. Expect AI-powered assistance in communication tools, automated email composition, intelligent invoice matching and predictive analytics for sales forecasting and inventory management.
Real impact: Imagine your system automatically matching invoices with purchase orders, suggesting email responses and predicting which products you will need to reorder next month based on sales trends and seasonal patterns. This is powerful stuff.
2. Improvements to Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system
For Australian manufacturers, this is game-changing especially with the new shop floor design update. It will be more flexible to use and you can pick components more easily, get real-time status updates directly from the shop floor and achieve better quality control.
Perfect for: Manufacturers who need better visibility into production processes, improved compliance reporting and the ability to make real-time adjustments based on shop floor conditions.
3. Multi-store e-commerce management
Manage multiple e-commerce websites with distinct branding, domains and product catalogues from a single Odoo database. Combined with improved checkout processes and more robust product variant management, you can look forward to running separate online stores for different brands or market segments while maintaining unified inventory and reporting.
The integration with Tyro for POS services across Australia is a welcomed enhancement. Now your online stores, physical retail locations and back-office operations all work from the same system, giving you complete visibility across all sales channels.
Perfect for: Retailers with multiple brands, businesses expanding from physical to online sales or companies targeting different customer segments with tailored experiences while maintaining operational efficiency.
4. Enhanced Australian compliance & accounting
Building on major improvements in V18, Odoo 19 focuses on deeper localisations. For Australian businesses, expect significant improvements to Business Activity Statement (BAS) reporting and other compliance tools that make working with the ATO smoother and more automated. In addition, you can now do bank reconciliations on mobile, making accounting on-the-go more convenient.
Critical benefit: Reduced accounting overhead, fewer compliance headaches and more confidence in your financial reporting accuracy.
5. Built-in sustainability reporting
Responding to growing corporate responsibility requirements, Odoo 19 introduces a dedicated sustainability ESG module. Track and report on key metrics like carbon emissions, energy usage and environmental impact – essential for modern businesses and increasingly required for tenders and partnerships.
Future-proofing: As sustainability reporting becomes mandatory for more businesses, you will already have the tools in place.
6. Enhanced third-party integrations
The platform becomes more open with improved API capabilities and better integration support. This makes it easier to connect Odoo to other essential business tools, positioning it as your true central business hub.
Practical benefit: Seamless connections to your existing tools, whether that is specialised equipment, industry-specific software or preferred financial institutions.
7. Smarter HR automation
The HR modules will receive significant upgrades with improved payroll automation rules, smarter time-off approvals, better team calendar management and enhanced recruitment pipelines. Complex payroll calculations become manageable and HR administration becomes more efficient.
Cost saving: Reduced HR administrative burden, fewer payroll errors and better employee experience through streamlined processes.
8. Developer-friendly framework
Under the hood, the new UI is powered by an updated framework and cleaner codebase. This means easier customisation for you (if you are doing development in-house), more stable custom modules and faster development of business-specific features.
Your advantage: More reliable customisations, faster implementation of unique business requirements and a system that is easier to maintain and extend.
9. User interface overhaul
This is the biggest change you will notice immediately. Odoo 19 features a completely rebuilt front-end using a new, faster JavaScript framework. The result? A cleaner, more modern interface with significantly faster loading times and dramatically improved responsiveness, especially on mobile devices.
Why this matters: Your team will experience less frustration, faster task completion and a more professional experience. The improved mobile performance is particularly valuable for field staff and remote workers.
10. Continuous V18 improvements
While building V19, Odoo continues actively improving V18 with bug fixes and performance enhancements. This demonstrates their commitment to stability and ensures current users benefit from ongoing refinements.
Peace of mind: Your current system keeps getting better and when you are ready to upgrade, the transition will be smooth and reliable.
Putting these all together
These improvements are not just technical upgrades, they represent real business value:
- Reduced operational costs through better automation and efficiency.
- Improved decision-making with AI-powered insights.
- Enhanced competitiveness through better customer service and faster operations.
- Future-proofed technology that scales with your growth.
- Simplified compliance with built-in regulatory tools.
Whether you are currently using an older version of Odoo, struggling with disparate systems like MYOB or Xero add-ons or considering your first integrated ERP solution, now is the perfect time to explore what Odoo 19 can do for your business.
Next steps
The countdown to Odoo 19 has begun and WilldooIT will be attending the upcoming Odoo Experience 2025 in Belgium to get all the latest from the launch to help us prepare our clients for seamless upgrades and new implementations.
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