Procurement is no longer just about creating purchase orders—it’s about making informed decisions, collaborating efficiently, and cutting unnecessary costs. Odoo19 enhances the Purchase module with intelligent tools that empower buyers to compare prices, track vendor performance, and simplify communication through AI. These features transform purchasing into a more strategic, data-driven function.
Price Comparison Smart Button
Odoo19 introduces a Price Comparison Smart Button directly on the purchase order. This feature allows procurement teams to compare the product’s price across previous POs with different vendors. Instead of searching manually, buyers can now instantly see if they’re getting the best deal.
Features:
- One-click smart button for product price comparison.
- Compares against historical purchase orders automatically.
- Helps ensure cost efficiency in procurement decisions.
Functionality Example:
A buyer creating a PO for raw materials can use the Compare Price button to view what other vendors charged in past POs. This allows them to negotiate better terms with the current vendor before confirming.
Vendor Listing with Application Statistics
Vendor management gets smarter with Odoo19’s new application_statistics field in the vendor listing view. This field shows icon-based statistics representing vendor-related activities such as meetings, invoices, and purchase history. It provides at-a-glance insights without needing to drill down into multiple reports.
Features:
- Vendor statistics displayed in icon format.
- Quick access to meetings, invoices, and purchase data.
- Improves vendor evaluation and relationship management.
Functionality Example:
While reviewing suppliers, a procurement officer can instantly see which vendor has the highest number of closed invoices or meetings scheduled, helping them decide whom to prioritize for future negotiations.
AI Chatter Integration
To reduce noise and improve efficiency, Odoo19 integrates AI-powered summarization into Purchase chatter conversations. Instead of scrolling through lengthy threads between procurement teams and vendors, users can now view short summaries that capture the essence of discussions.
Features:
- AI-generated summaries for purchase order chatter.
- Saves time by avoiding manual review of long messages.
- Keeps both internal teams and vendors aligned on updates.
Functionality Example:
When a vendor shares delivery updates and the internal team adds approval notes, Odoo19 generates a short summary: “Vendor confirmed shipment for 100 units, expected delivery in 7 days. Finance team approved partial payment.” This ensures clarity at a glance.
Conclusion
With price comparison tools, vendor statistics, and AI-enhanced chatter, Odoo19 elevates procurement from a manual process to a strategic, data-driven workflow. Buyers can make smarter choices, vendor relationships become more transparent, and communication is streamlined with AI.
Companies adopting Odoo19 Purchase can expect:
- Better cost control with price comparison insights.
- Improved vendor evaluation through application statistics.
- Faster collaboration with AI-powered chatter summarization.
Odoo19 Purchase is no longer just about managing POs—it’s about empowering procurement teams with intelligence and efficiency.
