Configuring NetSuite ERP Advanced Manufacturing

Configuring NetSuite ERP Advanced Manufacturing: A Step-by-Step Guide to WIP, Routings, Capacity Planning, and Shop Floor Control

Unlock the full potential of NetSuite's powerful manufacturing suite with this definitive guide from InfoWave MRV. Whether you're a student building foundational knowledge, an executive driving strategy, or a professional leading implementations, this hands-on playbook is your key to career advancement. We guide you through the complete, step-by-step configuration of WIP, routings, capacity planning, and shop floor control no theory, just practical application.

Featuring a clear chapter-wise overview and specific learning outcomes, this book ensures a structured path to mastery. By learning to expertly configure these complex modules, you will gain in-demand skills, become an invaluable asset to any organization, and position yourself as an expert in your field. Elevate your expertise and boost your career with this essential resource.

Contents at a Glance Part 1: Foundations and Prerequisite Setup

This part focuses on establishing the essential groundwork and enabling the core features necessary to begin your manufacturing configuration.

Chapter 1: Introduction to NetSuite Advanced Manufacturing

Chapter 2: Preparing Your NetSuite Environment for Manufacturing

Chapter 3: Mastering Items and Advanced Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Part 2: Configuring Core Manufacturing Operations

This section details the configuration of the primary manufacturing records, defining the resources, processes, and transactions that drive production.

Chapter 4: Defining Work Centers and Manufacturing Cost Templates Chapter 5: Step-by-Step Guide to Manufacturing Routings

Chapter 6: Managing Phantom Assemblies and Sub-Assemblies

Chapter 7: Work Order Creation and Management

Part 3: Shop Floor Execution and Control

This section covers the practical, real-time execution of work orders on the factory floor, from issuing materials to reporting progress via the tablet interface.

Chapter 8: Deep Dive into Work in Process (WIP) Management

Chapter 9: Configuring and Using the Shop Floor Control (SFC) Tablet Interface Chapter 10: Real-Time Production Reporting and Labor Tracking

Chapter 11: Completing Work Orders and Backflushing

Part 4: Planning, Costing, and Analysis

This part shifts focus to strategic planning and financial analysis, teaching you how to use the collected data for scheduling, costing, and reporting.

Chapter 12: Introduction to Capacity Planning and Scheduling

Chapter 13: Running the Capacity Planning Engine and Analyzing Results Chapter 14: Manufacturing Costing and Variance Analysis

Chapter 15: Essential Manufacturing Reports and Dashboards

Chapter 16: Integrating with Demand and Supply Planning

Part 5: Advanced Topics and Go-Live Strategies

This final section addresses crucial advanced topics and real-world implementation strategies to ensure a successful and customized go-live.

Chapter 17: Implementing Manufacturing Quality Control

Chapter 18: Data Migration Best Practices for Manufacturing

Chapter 19: Customizing and Extending Advanced Manufacturing

Chapter 20: Tying It All Together: A Day in the Life of a NetSuite-Powered Manufacturer