Reduce Manual Processes with NetSuite

We’ve all found manual workarounds to business problems. At first, they may feel like a clever hack. But as your business scales, manual processes eat up employee hours, increase the chance of human error, and hinder growth. For you, that might look like manually entering data between two disconnected systems. Or maybe you use complicated email chains for your approval processes. We’ve seen our clients struggle with situations like these, and we’re happy to report that there’s a better way. Let’s take a look at how you can reduce manual processes with NetSuite.

Is your data scattered across multiple, disconnected systems? If it is, then chances are someone (or more than one someone) has to re-enter the data between systems. In addition to increasing your risk of data errors, this also wastes valuable employee time. But with NetSuite, you have a single, cloud-based platform that allows information to flow seamlessly between departments. That means your sales, finance, operations, and fulfillment teams all work from the same real-time data, which reduces the risk of duplication and improves overall data accuracy.

One of our clients ran approvals through their email. Now, this might work when you have a small team. But if a manual process, like processing approvals, is starting to feel like a full-time job, that’s a problem. Manual processes often mean delays, whether you’re waiting for approvals, sending endless follow-up reminders, or double-checking handoffs. But NetSuite’s workflow automation cuts the time spent on these routine tasks to a fraction of what you spend now.

We get it; sometimes you do need best-of-breed software to provide the most value for your business. But if you’ve tried to use multiple software systems, you know that copying data from one system to another is a common source of errors and inefficiency. With NetSuite, you can integrate seamlessly with your other best-of-breed systems. That means any data your team enters in your CRM, e-commerce, shipping, or other system will flow directly into NetSuite. When data syncs automatically, you no longer need time-consuming manual uploads and downloads, and you can always rest assured you’re viewing data in real time.

Lack of visibility is one problem that contributes to manual processes. Often, the data is available. But if it isn’t easily accessible, then your team will default to manual workarounds and follow-ups. NetSuite’s role-based dashboards give each team member a real-time view of the data that matters most to them, whether it’s pending approvals, inventory levels, or customer orders. Being able to access the exact data each team member needs helps teams stay proactive instead of reactive.

Every company relies on manual processes at the outset. But as your company grows, those manual processes simply don’t scale with you. As a result, you’ll find yourself devoting more and more time to those processes. Because NetSuite automates and streamlines those repetitive tasks, you can handle higher volumes and more complex needs without constantly adding staff.

At SuiteRep, we focus on all things NetSuite so you can focus on better business results. If you’re frustrated by manual processes, we want to help! We’ll configure your system to match the way your business operates, helping you save time, reduce errors, and scale with confidence.