NetSuite Advanced Inventory Management

NetSuite Module
NetSuite Advanced Inventory adds demand-based replenishment, multi-location management, and lot/serial tracking. Automate reorder points, optimize safety stock, and get real visibility across all locations. Reduces stockouts and overstock when inventory gets complex.

What Is NetSuite Advanced Inventory Management?

  • NetSuite Advanced Inventory Management automates demand-based inventory replenishment using historical sales data to calculate reorder points, preferred stock levels, and lead times. 

    It provides multi-location inventory tracking, lot and serial number management, matrix item support, bin management, and barcode/RF scanning capabilities. 

    Advanced Inventory uses weekly calculations to analyze demand patterns and automatically adjust replenishment parameters, helping businesses maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs.

NetSuite OneWorld Features

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Demand-based replenishment
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Auto-calculate reorder points and preferred stock levels based on historical sales, lead times, and safety stock. No more guessing when to order.

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Multi-location inventory management
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Real-time visibility of items across all locations. Track transfers, allocations, and availability by warehouse, store, or distribution center.

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Lot and serial tracking
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Track purchases and sales by lot number or serial number. Handle recalls, warranty claims, and expiration dates accurately.

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Safety stock calculations
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Set safety stock levels in days or units by location. Buffer against demand spikes and supply delays without overbuying.

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Matrix items
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Manage similar products in various colors, sizes, and style combinations. Simplify SKU creation and pricing for product variants.

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Bin management
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Organize and track exact warehouse locations. Optimize picking paths and reduce time finding items.

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Smart Count automation
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Automate cycle counting with real-time inventory level tracking. System alerts counters when transactions occur during counts.

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Barcode scanning and labels
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Print barcodes for items, bins, and transactions. Enable mobile warehouse operations with RF scanning.

How Much Does NetSuite Advanced Inventory Cost?

  • Advanced Inventory is available as an add-on module to NetSuite ERP. But the real cost isn't the license.

    It's the carrying cost of excess inventory, the lost sales from stockouts, and the time your team spends manually managing reorder points in spreadsheets.

 Why Choose Stockton10?

Demand patterns shift but parameters don't
You configured reorder points based on demand 18 months ago. Seasonality changed. Customer buying behavior shifted. Lead times from suppliers increased. But nobody updated the parameters. We monitor and tune inventory parameters as your business changes.
Weekly calculations run but nobody validates results
Advanced Inventory runs calculations every Sunday. Are the results still accurate? Is it suggesting too much stock or too little? We validate calculation outputs and tune parameters when results drift.
Multi-location settings were set once and forgotten
You set lead times and safety stock by location at implementation. Since then, you added warehouses, changed fulfillment strategies, and shifted inventory distribution. Location-level parameters are outdated. We keep them current.
Safety stock is too high or too low
Your safety stock parameters were conservative at launch. Now you're carrying 30% more inventory than needed, or you're stocking out because safety stock is too tight. We optimize safety stock based on actual service level performance.
Seasonal demand isn't captured correctly
You sell seasonal products but seasonal intervals aren't configured right. Calculations don't account for peak seasons properly. We configure and monitor seasonal demand parameters.
Lead time auto-calculations are wrong
Lead time is supposed to auto-calculate from the last three POs. But supplier lead times changed, or the wrong POs are being used in calculations. We ensure lead time calculations reflect current supplier performance.

Challenges NetSuite Advanced Inventory Solves

The Problem
How OneWorld fixes it
  • Stockouts and overstock in NetSuite
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Manual reorder point management leads to stockouts when you order too late or overstock when you order too much. Advanced Inventory automates replenishment based on actual demand.
  • Inaccurate on-hand inventory
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Without lot tracking, bin management, and cycle counting, on-hand quantities don't match physical inventory. Advanced Inventory improves accuracy with systematic tracking.
  • Manual spreadsheets for inventory planning
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Building reorder point spreadsheets outside NetSuite is slow and disconnected from actual inventory levels. Advanced Inventory automates planning inside NetSuite.
  • Difficulty managing multi-location stock
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Tracking inventory across warehouses manually creates allocation problems and poor visibility. Advanced Inventory provides real-time multi-location visibility and allocation.
  • No demand-based replenishment
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Ordering based on gut feel or static reorder points ignores actual demand patterns. Advanced Inventory uses historical data to calculate optimal replenishment.
  • Can't track lot or serial numbers
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Without lot/serial tracking, you can't handle recalls, warranty claims, or expiration dates properly. Advanced Inventory tracks items at the lot and serial level.

NetSuite Advanced Inventory Management FAQs

What is NetSuite Advanced Inventory?

Advanced Inventory adds demand-based replenishment, multi-location tracking, lot/serial management, bin management, and barcode scanning to NetSuite. It auto-calculates reorder points and preferred stock levels based on historical demand.

How to improve inventory accuracy in NetSuite?

Implement Advanced Inventory for cycle counting automation, bin management to track exact locations, lot/serial tracking for item-level visibility, and barcode scanning to eliminate manual data entry errors.

How often do reorder point calculations run?

Advanced Inventory runs calculations weekly (configurable day/time). You can also trigger calculations manually. Calculations use historical demand data based on your configured analysis interval.

Do I need Advanced Inventory for multi-location?

Advanced Inventory enhances multi-location inventory with demand-based replenishment per location, location-specific lead times and safety stock, and advanced allocation capabilities. Basic multi-location inventory is available without Advanced Inventory.

How does NetSuite handle lot and serial tracking?

Advanced Inventory assigns lot numbers to groups of items or serial numbers to individual items. Track purchases, stock movements, and sales by lot or serial for recalls, warranty claims, and expiration management.

Does Stockton10 support Advanced Inventory?

Yes. We monitor calculation accuracy, tune replenishment parameters as your business changes, optimize safety stock levels, and ensure multi-location settings stay current as operations evolve.

Are Your Reorder Points Still Accurate?

If you're carrying too much inventory or experiencing stockouts more often, or if reorder points haven't been reviewed since implementation, your inventory parameters drifted.