NetSuite Work Orders and Assemblies
Streamline Custom Manufacturing with Flexible Work Order and Assembly Management
Manufacturers struggle with inflexible systems to manage custom work orders, assemblies, and production jobs. Disconnected processes for work order creation, batching, assembly, fulfillment, and analytics lead to delays, errors, and an inability to optimize. NetSuite Work Orders and Assemblies provide a configurable workflow across the custom build process using real-time data and visibility.
NetSuite Work Orders and Assemblies goes beyond basic work order management functionality. With configurable workflows across the entire custom build process, manufacturers gain efficiency, scalability, and insights for optimization.
Why Choose NetSuite Work Orders and Assemblies?
Rigid systems for managing custom work orders and assemblies result in delays, unnecessary work, lack of visibility, and inability to optimize. NetSuite Work Orders and Assemblies introduce flexibility across the custom build process for efficiency, scalability, and optimization.
- Configure work order workflow across the entire custom build process
- Real-time inventory availability checking and component reservations
- Batch work order scheduling based on production constraints
- Work-in-Process visibility and standard cost absorption
- Actual vs planned production analysis for continuous improvement
Key Capabilities of NetSuite Work Orders and Assemblies
Work Order Management
- Customizable work order lifecycle
- Configurable data collection forms
- Rules-based workflow triggers
- Scheduling based on constraints
Quality Management
- Inspection workflow integration
- Acceptance milestone tracking
- Custom quality tests and checklists
- Issues and corrective action logging
Inventory Integration
- Real-time component availability
- Automated reservation upon release
- Completion pick lists for shipping
- Standard cost roll-up
Analysis and Reporting
- Production job costing
- Utilization reporting
- Plan vs. actual analysis
- Component/resource optimization
Production Management
- Work order batching
- Status dashboard
- Scrap and rework tracking
- Labor reporting
Integration & Customization of NetSuite Work Orders and Assemblies
Customization
- Extended work order records
- Custom statuses and workflows
- Additional data collection points
- Enriched production analytics
Integrations with NetSuite Modules
- Seamless ERP connectivity
- Shared BOM, inventory, and order data
- Real-time labor transaction updates
- Integrated inventory movements
Third-Party Integrations
- Partner product extensions
- Tailored workflows
- Advanced Production Scheduler
- Manufacturing Mobile Scanner
Industry Solutions
Software and Technology
- Software bundle assembly
- Tech project job management
- Build verification testing
Manufacturing
- Engineer-to-Order integration
- Quality management automation
- Manufacturing cost analysis
Nonprofit
- Gift basket assembly fundraisers
- Volunteer kit packing events
- Donation kit fulfillment
Food and Beverage
- Special order meal kitting
- Custom catering box assembly
- Restaurant order bundling
Retail and Ecommerce
- Bundled product kits
- Customized online orders
- Gift basket fulfillment
Healthcare
- Custom medical kitting
- Patient equipment staging
- Implant order fulfillment
Services
- Field tech enablement kits
- Equipment staging projects
- Automated technician dispatch
Wholesale Distribution
- Kitting and bundled product assembly
- Custom packaging requirements
- Drop-ship fulfillment integration
Apparel and Accessories
- Made-to-order custom product
- Alteration work order management
- Monogramming and embroidery
Struggling to Manage Custom Manfacturing Work?
Don’t settle for inflexible, spreadsheet-driven fabrication management that leaves you flying blind. Empower your custom build processes with NetSuite today for new levels of efficiency, quality, and optimization. Our team would love to show you how NetSuite Work Orders and Assemblies can transform your custom fabrication and assembly.
FAQs
What are the benefits of NetSuite Work Orders and Assemblies?
NetSuite Work Orders and Assemblies introduce flexibility to custom work order and assembly processes. It connects the workflow – from work order creation to quality checks to shipping – for efficiency, scalability, and data-driven manufacturing optimization.
What manufacturing processes does this solution support?
The Work Orders and Assemblies module supports made/engineer-to-order jobs, custom kitting, bundled products, staging projects, inspection processes, rework procedures, and other custom fabrication needs across industries.
Can it integrate with quality processes?
NetSuite Work Orders supports inline or subsequent quality inspections via configurable workflows. Teams can conduct quality tests, log issues for corrective action, manage equipment calibration, and document processes for traceability.
How flexible is the work order workflow?
Teams can configure custom work order statuses, transitions, required approvals routing rules, data collection forms, and trigger-based behaviors to match their operational needs.
Does it connect with supply chain processes?
NetSuite Work Orders allow real-time component inventory checking upon work order release. It can automatically reserve required items into WIP and integrate fulfillment upon work order completion.
How does the solution support manufacturing optimization?
Robust WIP reporting and actual vs planned production analysis supports continuous improvement initiatives to drive higher resource utilization, process improvements, and changes based on actionable data.
Can the module be customized?
The SuiteCloud platform and available SuiteApps allow extensive customization of workflows, data elements, triggers, and integrations to extend functionality.