Track Name & Price Change in Chatter of Product

In fast-paced inventory and sales environments, it is essential to maintain an accurate and transparent record of changes to product information. The Track Name & Price Change in Chatter of Product feature enhances Odoo’s product management capabilities by recording changes made to a product’s name and price (or cost) directly in the chatter. This ensures that all modifications are logged in real-time, providing a clear audit trail for future reference.

Whenever a user updates the name of a product or variant, or changes its price or cost, the feature automatically logs these changes in the chatter associated with the product record. Each entry in the chatter details what was changed, the previous value, the new value, and the name of the user who made the change. This transparency improves accountability and ensures that teams can track changes to critical product details, making it easier to audit product updates.

This feature is especially useful for businesses where product pricing and naming accuracy are essential for sales, inventory management, and customer satisfaction. By logging these changes in the chatter, businesses can prevent discrepancies and ensure that everyone has visibility into the latest product information.

Key Benefits:

1. Complete Change History: Automatically logs any changes made to product names and prices in the chatter, providing a clear history of updates.
2. User Accountability: Tracks which user made the change, ensuring transparency and accountability in product management.
3. Real-Time Updates: Logs changes in real-time, ensuring that the chatter always reflects the most recent modifications to product information.
4. Improved Audit Trail: Provides an easy-to-access record of product updates, making it simple to review and audit past changes.
5. Reduced Errors: Ensures that all changes to critical product data, such as pricing and naming, are documented, reducing the risk of miscommunication or pricing errors.

Example Use Case:

A retail company frequently updates its product pricing based on seasonal promotions and supplier costs. Using the Track Name & Price Change in Chatter of Product feature, every time a user updates the price or cost of a product, the change is automatically logged in the chatter. For example, if a user named "John Doe" changes the price of a product from $100 to $90, the chatter records this update with a message like:

"Price changed from $100 to $90 by John Doe".

Similarly, if the product name is updated (e.g., from "Winter Jacket" to "Winter Jacket 2024"), the change is logged in the chatter, ensuring that all team members are aware of the updates.

Conclusion:

The Track Name & Price Change in Chatter of Product feature enhances transparency and accountability in product management by automatically logging name and price/cost changes in the chatter. This real-time tracking improves auditing and reduces the risk of errors, ensuring that all changes to critical product information are documented with clear visibility into who made the update. By using this feature, businesses can ensure that their product data remains accurate and up-to-date across all departments.