Exciting news for our Ventor community! 🎉 Ventor is now ready to roll with the brand-new Odoo v18. It’s just our way of making sure you’ve always got the coolest tech at your fingertips for managing your Odoo inventory.
What This Means for You
Immediate Compatibility: As soon as Odoo v18 hit the market, Ventor was ready to go. No waiting, no delays
Access to New Features: By updating Ventor to the latest version, you’ll be able to connect with your Odoo v18 instance and manage your warehouse
Continued Support: We’re here to ensure your transition is smooth. If you encounter any issues while using Ventor with Odoo v18, please report them here, and our team will swiftly address them
Ventor Compatibility
Odoo Versions: Compatible with Odoo 8-18 (latest three versions get updates)
Editions & Hosting: Supports Community and Enterprise editions, all hosting options (Odoo online, Odoo.sh, Odoo on-premise)
Legacy Support: Available for Odoo 8-15 (some features may be limited)
Devices: Works with Android 5.0+ devices (handheld computers, RFID scanners, mobile phones)
Stay Ahead with Ventor PRO
By choosing Ventor, you’re not just selecting an inventory management solution—you’re partnering with a team dedicated to boosting your efficiency and minimizing downtime. Benefits for your business:
Use Ventor from the very first day of the Odoo 18 release. No waiting required
No need for time-consuming code migration. Your workflow continues uninterrupted
Skip the expense of buying separate modules for the fresh version. Ventor has you covered
Simply log in to your v18 instance and get to work. It’s that easy
Thank you for being part of the Ventor community. Together, let’s embrace the power of Odoo v18 and take your inventory management to new heights!
Thomas Dauksys, the owner of Shipux LLC in the Greater Chicago Area, Illinois, runs an FBA prep service that caters to Amazon sellers and e-commerce businesses. His company, Shipux LLC, is an experienced FBA prep center that handles everything from receiving to inspecting, labeling, and packaging inventory. This allows sellers to focus on growing their business instead of getting bogged down in tedious logistics.
Shipux’s warehouse operations had become too complex to manage manually, necessitating the integration of barcode processes for receiving, inventory management, picking, and shipment. The standard Odoo barcode app did not smoothly handle 3PL-related operations, which involved managing goods from multiple product owners.
Thomas Dauksys, the owner of Shipux LLC, and VentorTech CEO Oleg Kuryan
In 2020, Thomas began improving his business with VentorTech. Shipux LLC utilizes the Odoo system and have integrated the Ventor PRO app (Odoo barcode scanning software) with their scanners.
Thomas reports that Ventor has greatly improved their efficiency by reducing overall time spent on picking, packing, and barcode scanning.
Talking about hardware, Thomas uses Zebra scanners such as MC9300 and TC7X that communicate with Odoo using Ventor, and Zebra printers such as ZT400 to print shipping labels.
BTW, you can instantly print Odoo shipping labels via the Odoo Direct Print PRO app.
Thomas highly recommends the Ventor app to anyone using Odoo for warehouse management. According to him, the software has significantly enhanced their warehouse operations.
Looking ahead, Thomas plans to expand Shipux LLC with the help of Odoo and the VentorTech team. Currently, Shipux LLC operates out of a 5,000-square-foot warehouse but aims to move to larger facilities, ultimately targeting a 100,000-square-foot space. He believes that with the right technology from VentorTech, they will achieve this growth quickly. For businesses seeking to enhance their e-commerce solutions, Thomas suggests considering Odoo and VentorTech for their easy integration and efficiency improvements.
You can watch the video version of Thomas’s feedback on the VentorTech YouTube channel.
Reduce your time spent on picking, packing, and barcode scanning in Odoo:
In an international pushed by performance and pace, the humble barcode has become a silent hero, streamlining operations in diverse industries.
Modern scanner answers have taken this era to new heights, making strategies smoother and more correct than ever earlier.
Understanding Barcodes
Barcodes, those black-and-white styles on product labels, can also appear simple, however their effect is profound.
These visible representations of records are scanned by gadgets referred to as barcode scanners, which interpret the records and join them to a database, unveiling a treasure trove of information about the product.
Evolution of Barcode Technology
Traditional Barcodes
Traditional barcode
In the grand narrative of the barcode era, the adventure commences with the inception of conventional linear barcodes — a simplistic but progressive one-dimensional association of strains and spaces.
These early barcodes, although powerful for their time, found themselves tethered by means of limitations in information potential, prompting innovators to search for a more dynamic answer.
2D Barcodes
2D barcode
As the technological pendulum swung, the emergence of 2D barcodes heralded an extensive soar ahead within the evolution of this ubiquitous machine.
The transition from one-dimensional simplicity to the two-dimensional complexity of 2D barcodes proved transformative.
These advanced barcodes, endowed with the capacity to save a more expansive quantity of statistics, hastily ascended to emerge as the gold spread across various packages.
The Power of Modern Scanner Solutions
Swift Transactions at Checkout
In the panorama of contemporary trade, present-day barcode scanners emerge as champions with their lightning-rapid scanning talents.
The prowess of these modern scanners interprets in decreased wait instances at checkout counters, fundamentally transforming the retail revel.
Customers can now revel in expedited transactions, contributing to an average improvement in consumer pleasure.
Precision to Perfection
Beyond pace, the accuracy of these modern-day scanners plays a pivotal role in minimizing errors.
The sophisticated era guarantees that products are precisely diagnosed and routed to their intended locations.
This precision now not only prevents logistical hiccups but also fosters a continuing and mistakes-unfastened delivery chain.
Unleashing Connectivity: Wireless Advancements
Cutting the Cord
A defining feature of many modern scanners is their integration of wi-fi generation. This modern shift from conventional stressed setups brings forth a new technology of operational freedom.
Businesses can now seamlessly combine these scanners into current structures with out the limitations imposed with the aid of physical connections, ushering in a more flexible and adaptable operational panorama.
Flexibility Redefined
The wireless connectivity embedded in current scanners complements standard flexibility for groups.
Freed from the restrictions of stressed-out configurations, these scanners can be strategically located for surest efficiency.
This newfound flexibility now not only streamlines operations but also contributes to a greater agile and responsive commercial enterprise environment.
Empowering on the Go: Rise of Mobile Scanner Apps
Smartphones as Scanners
The proliferation of smartphones has given an upward push to a brand new frontier in barcode generation — cell scanner apps.
These apps leverage the energy of personal devices, remodeling them into formidable barcode scanners.
The marriage of comfort and era allows users to hold a powerful scanning tool in their wallet, ready to be deployed every time the want arises.
User-Friendly Solutions
Ventor PRO – Odoo barcode app
Mobile scanner apps, similar to Ventor PRO, born out of the phone revolution, prioritize consumer-friendliness.
VentorTech (developers of Ventor PRO) possesses widespread knowledge in completing projects that were initiated through different Odoo partners but left unfinished.
Since 2012, they have actively worked on imposing Odoo (OpenERP) answers across numerous industries, which include retail, wholesale, warehouses, monetary businesses, engineering corporations, and manufacturers.
The intuitive interfaces of those apps cause them to be available to an extensive range of customers, from small groups to individuals.
This democratization of barcode scanning technology opens avenues for fee-effective solutions, enabling even the smallest organizations to leverage the benefits of barcode generation without good-sized investments.
Applications Across Industries
Retail
In the retail sector, barcode scanners facilitate swift and correct transactions, reducing queues and improving purchaser pride.
Inventory management is streamlined, enabling businesses to preserve the tune of stock stages effortlessly.
Healthcare
Barcode generation is revolutionizing affected person care by making sure of correct medicinal drug administration and monitoring scientific gadgets.
Patient statistics are effortlessly reachable with a short scan, enhancing overall healthcare performance.
Logistics and Warehousing
In the logistics and warehousing enterprise, barcode scanners play a pivotal role in stock tracking and order success.
Real-time facts updates help agencies make knowledgeable selections and save you costly mistakes.
Conclusion
In the area of performance and accuracy, contemporary scanner solutions are the unsung heroes, bringing the brilliance of barcodes to the vanguard.
From retail to healthcare and the past, the effect of barcode technology is felt across diverse industries, simplifying tactics and enhancing common productivity.
As we step into the future, the evolution of barcode brilliance is certain to free up even more capacity, making our lives more streamlined and interconnected than ever before.
We already experienced implementing GS1 barcodes in Ventor (Odoo Inventory mobile app) for some of our customers and were going to release this feature in our generic app. And the Odoo v15 release forced us to do it now 🙂
Now, using Ventor, you can read GS1 barcodes in Odoo v11 and higher (Community and Enterprise). This function works in the Warehouse operations, Instant inventory, Quick info and Internal transfers menus (by Nov. 2021). Support of the other menus will be added in next releases.
You can instantly read the following information coded in a single GS1 barcode (GS1 identifiers in parentheses):
Product barcode (01) (02 + 37) – Global Trade Item Number
Quantity (37)
Variable count (30)
Weight (310)
Length (311)
Lot number (10)
Serial number (21)
Best before date (15)
Sell by date (16)
Expiration date (17)
Package / Pallet (00) – Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC)
Product owner (401)
For example, if you scan this GS1 128 barcode,
The app will recognize the item, qty (packaging), expiration date, lot number.
And will send the information to related fields in your Odoo.
So now you can receive, pick, and ship your products much faster when they contain GS1 barcodes.
The same for internal moves; you don’t need to separately scan the item, Lot / SN, package, QTY, and more. Just scan a GS1 barcode and destination location. Any inventory adjustments: just scan, scan, scan, and that’s it.
The app also works with SSCC barcodes. You can put items on a pallet by scanning SSCC, and then move whole pallets from one warehouse location to another.
Activate a setting in the app to scan GS1 barcodes. GS1 activation in Odoo (v15e and higher) is not required; Ventor allows working with GS1 barcodes independently from Odoo, and works with v11 and higher.
Release notes for version 2.3.1
Support of GS1 barcodes in the Warehouse operations, the Quick info, the Instant inventory and the Internal transfers menus (beta)
Improved work with Lot in the Internal transfers menu
Improved Putaway menu
Added Expiration Date for Lots in the Quick info menu
Now user can see the content of the package on the Done tab in the Warehouse operations menu
General bugfix and improvement
As it’s a new feature in the app, we will need your feedback. If you find a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us.
If you haven’t tried Ventor yet, get it for free for the first two weeks and test it with your Odoo in a real warehouse!
Odoo has just released a new 15th version of their EPR system. Since the latest update, our Ventor app supports Odoo 15 (both Community and Enterprise versions).
On Tuesday, March 10th, 2021, you may have faced an issue with the availability of our Ventor app and our sites. On this day, one of the OVH data centers, located in Strasbourg where we host our servers, was hit by fire.
The new update of the Ventor app (Barcode scanners for Odoo Community and Enterprise), version 2.1.1 (1.7.5 on Google Play), is here. Update your app to the latest version to get new features. Download a 14-day free trial here if you haven’t had a chance to test the app yet.
Odoo have just released a new 14th version of their EPR system. Since the latest update, our Ventor app supports Odoo 14 (both Community and Enterprise versions).
The new update of the Ventor app, version 2.0.4 (1.6.7 on Google Play), is here. Update your app to the latest version to get new features. Download a 14-day free trial here if you haven’t had a chance to test the app yet.
