NetSuite for Manufacturing
End-to-end visibility to optimize production workflows with NetSuite, the industry leading cloud platform for manufacturing.
Cloud ERP for Manufacturing Businesses
NetSuite provides a single cloud-based system unifying CRM, ERP, supply chain management, inventory control, and financials. This gives manufacturers real-time visibility across the product lifecycle. The unified data model and dashboard analytics empower timely and intelligent decision-making.
Purpose-built for complex manufacturing, NetSuite manages core processes from bill of materials and work order management to quality tracking and shop floor scheduling. Pre-configured workflows accelerate implementation while customizable role-based interfaces enhance user productivity.
LEAD MANUFACTURERS RUN THEIR BUSINESS ON NETSUITE
Costly Gaps in Manufacturing Ops and Technology
Manufacturing organizations must meet rising demands, accelerate innovation, and improve quality—all while maximizing constrained resources. But rigid systems often impede reaching these goals and create pain, including:
- Hampered speed and agility from disjointed engineering, manufacturing, and service processes
- Static scheduling fails to account for variability, causing floor disruptions
- Manual data re-entry between the supply chain, production, and finance departments hinders quick and timely decision-making.
- No asset/line-level tracking restricts plant optimization.
BUILT FOR THE NEEDS OF MODERN MANUFACTURERS
Work Order Management
- Flexible work order creation and routing
- Visual schedule optimization
- Scan-based labor and material tracking
Bill of Materials
- Configurable/variant BOM support
- Real-time BOM accuracy
- Engineering change control
Manufacturing Quality
- Inspection management
- Corrective/preventative action
- Automated non-conformance triggers
Product Data Management
- Product specification centralization
- Engineering change tracking
- BOM/Routing management
Material Requirements Planning
- Demand-driven planning
- Time-phased material plans
- Planned order integration
Inventory Management
- Lot and serial number tracking
- Quality management
- Supply and demand optimization
Containerization
- Custom container definition
- Conversion rate management
- Container-level tracking
Standard Costing
- Detailed cost component tracking
- Formula/recipe cost rollups
- Labor rate tables
Reporting and Analytics
- Real-time performance dashboards
- Drill-down to order details
- Customizable views and KPIs
Overhead Management
- Activity-based allocation
- Multi-level absorption
- Pool definition flexibility
Benefits of NetSuite for Manufacturing
NetSuite empowers manufacturers to accelerate product innovation by unifying product lifecycle management with real-time visibility across engineering, manufacturing operations, and service delivery.
- Shorten new product introduction through enterprise-wide collaboration
- Streamline engineering change control processes
- Boost planning productivity with optimized, automated tools
- Improve OEE through real-time production tracking
- Increase responsiveness with shop floor mobility
- Improve schedule adherence with constraint-aware scheduling
- Lower quality management costs
- Expedite root cause identification and correction
- Increase production efficiency with pre-built KPIs
- Reduce scrap and rework through data-driven insights
Why Choose SUITEREP as Your NetSuite Partner?
Premium Quality Work
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Deep NetSuite Knowledge
We bring deep NetSuite knowledge and experience to every project.
Dedicated U.S.-based Staff
We are a dedicated, U.S.-based staff that you get to know and trust.
Testimonials
At SuiteRep, we’re passionate about helping our clients build amazing companies and realize their greatest potential. But don’t just take it from us! Here’s what some of our amazing clients have to say about their experience working with us.
Working with SuiteRep has been an absolute pleasure. Their professionalism, attention to detail and proactive communication have truly exceeded my expectations. Their team’s willingness to go above and beyond to accommodate requests have been invaluable. SuiteRep consistently delivers high-quality work timely and within budget, making them a trusted partner. I highly recommend SuiteRep to anyone seeking reliable and top-notch NetSuite consultations. I look forward to continuing a successful collaboration with SuiteRep in the future.
Susan, Director of Accounting
SuiteRep has done an amazing job in improving our Netsuite environment. They’re extremely capable and wonderful to work with, helping us with not only ongoing system maintenance but also improving the systems overall, leading to incredible efficiencies and automation for my team. [I would recommend SuiteRep to] truly anyone who uses Netsuite! We all know the system isn’t the most user friendly but SuiteRep makes it a much better experience for us.
Christine, VP of Finance & Operations
SuiteRep was instrumental in business continuity when 2/3 of the Business Applications team unexpectedly turned over in the span of 2 months. They were very supportive as we began the search to back-fill and upgrade the team. They allowed us to continue to meet the needs of our internal customers. As someone who does not have a background in NetSuite, I also appreciate their knowledge and insights into how NetSuite should function. The other benefits have included having access to a development resource, documentation of their work, and a trusted NetSuite partner. I would recommend SuiteRep to any business that uses NetSuite and does not have the budget to fully staff a Business Applications team with NetSuite Admins and Developers. They have been great partners for several years.
Heather, Group Controller
SuiteRep was responsive and attentive to the many questions we asked in order to gain the confidence necessary to handle ACH Direct Origination on our own. I’d recommend SuiteRep to NetSuite users who feel overwhelmed or nervous at the prospect of figuring out a new process on their own.
Areti, Director of Accounting
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FAQs
How can cloud ERP streamline our production management processes?
Cloud-based ERP like NetSuite centralizes production workflows, planning, quality management, inventory, and more on a unified platform. This provides real-time visibility into the entire manufacturing lifecycle and the ability to make data-driven decisions faster.
What does the NetSuite implementation timeline look like?
Each implementation timeline will vary based on the size of the company and number of processes they are moving into NetSuite. We work closely with our clients to select a reasonably timeline that allows you to go live and start realizing value as soon as possible.
How can NetSuite manage our global manufacturing locations?
NetSuite delivers multi-site visibility—managing multi-subsidiary financials and operations across global facilities with real-time roll-ups and drill-downs into local workflows.
What are some key manufacturing metrics you focus on?
We’ll focus on increasing gross margins, reducing scrap/waste, improving plant utilization, shortening cash conversion cycles, and optimizing production/labor scheduling.