• Will you be using Work Orders in NetSuite?
• Work orders can be generated automatically using reorder point planning, special orders or from time-phased planning.
• In NetSuite, you can enter individual Work Orders or Mass Create Work Orders. • Will you use Demand Planning to create Work Orders?
• In the Work Order Lead Time field, enter the lead time in days to build one assembly. NetSuite will calculate using the equation: Lead Time for a WO=(Work Order Lead Time)*(Quantity in base UoM)
• Ensure you set up the item record for demand planning. • Will you use Reorder Points to generate Work Orders?
• On the Reorder Point Items subtab on the Work Order, check the Order box next to items you would like to order.
• NetSuite will suggest the amount to order based on preferred stock levels, quantity needed, available and on order.
• Work Orders generated using the Reorder Point method will use Forward Scheduling, regardless of default schedule method. • Work Orders should be generated in Planned Open status to allow for review of component inventory availability prior to releasing work to the shop floor. Any reason this will not work?