A new era for catalog management with Odoo 19
With version 19, Odoo takes a major step forward in the ergonomics and efficiency of its Sales and Purchase modules. The redesigned catalog feature introduces a more intuitive and professional approach, tailored to the needs of both sales and procurement teams. Far from being a mere visual enhancement, this evolution transforms how companies structure, present, and automate their offers.
Structure to better convince
Until now, organizing quotations and purchase orders in Odoo could quickly become cumbersome as the volume or diversity of products increased. Version 19 provides a clear answer: catalogs can now be divided into fully customizable sections, renamed directly during quotation or order creation. These sections allow proposals to be structured by space, product family, or type of service, resulting in a smoother and more professional layout. Each section can also include concise notes, helping highlight key information without overwhelming the customer with excessive technical details.
A smoother and faster selection
Operational efficiency lies at the heart of this update. Quotation creation now benefits from an interactive catalog view, allowing users to filter products by category, select multiple items at once, and add them via drag-and-drop. Subsections, dynamic line rearrangement, and visual quantity management drastically reduce the time needed to prepare a commercial proposal. In a context where responsiveness is a key competitive factor, this ergonomic upgrade is a major advantage.
Control visibility and client impact
Another key enhancement lies in visibility management on the customer side. Odoo 19 allows users to hide pricing details for specific sections—ideal when only totals need to be shown or when focusing on high-value services. This flexibility serves a dual purpose: simplifying quotation readability and refining commercial messaging. It empowers sales teams to tailor presentation according to the client’s expectations and project type.
Stronger integration with purchasing
On the purchasing side, the new catalog logic goes beyond visual improvements and introduces greater automation. Procurement needs can now be calculated automatically by section or project. Users can activate or disable this feature, define replenishment periods, and choose the most relevant calculation method. Transitioning from a quotation to a purchase order can be done in one click, securing quantities and minimizing human error. This synergy between Sales and Purchase strengthens collaboration and overall process reliability.
Opening up to intercompany collaboration
This catalog evolution also supports openness and omnichannel collaboration. Commercial proposals generated in Odoo 19 can be exported in XML format and imported directly by a customer through the portal—even if the customer doesn’t use Odoo. This mechanism facilitates intercompany collaboration and enhances data integration throughout the value chain. Odoo thus becomes more than an internal efficiency tool—it evolves into a bridge between businesses, partners, and clients.
A lever for professionalism and productivity
The impact of this redesign is felt both in user experience and in client perception. Section logic improves clarity, price visibility controls refine the sales strategy, and purchase automation secures back-office operations. Odoo 19 successfully combines ease of use with complex portfolio management, whether for standardized quotations or multi-party contracts.
With this new tool, Odoo reaffirms its ambition to streamline workflows while elevating client relationship professionalism. The improved catalog is more than a feature—it’s a strategic interface connecting internal teams and external partners, paving the way for a more modern, fluid, and collaborative commercial process.
Learn more about the author of the article :
Axel Debève
Business Analyst
Business Analyst at Nalios France since May 2024. Always attentive and solution-oriented, Axel supports companies in understanding and optimizing their business needs with Odoo. Pragmatic and a good listener, he takes pride in analyzing business processes to deliver clear and tailored solutions. His mission: turning clients’ challenges into concrete and efficient solutions for their daily operations.