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Inventory Management Services

Inventory you can actually trust

Real-time inventory visibility across all locations. Lot tracking, demand planning, and WMS integration — all in NetSuite. No more spreadsheets, no more guessing.

Multi-location inventory · Lot & serial tracking · WMS integration · Demand planning

The Problem

You can't sell what you can't find. Inventory inaccuracy costs you sales, wastes capital, and frustrates customers.

Inventory counts don't match

Physical inventory says 100 units, NetSuite says 85, your spreadsheet says 92. Nobody knows the real number.

Can't find stock across locations

Customer needs the product, you have it somewhere — but you don't know where. Manual calls to warehouses waste everyone's time.

Stockouts and overstock

Best sellers run out while slow movers pile up. No visibility into what to order and when. Reactive instead of proactive.

Can't trace lot numbers

Customer complaint comes in, but you can't trace which lot they received or who else got product from that lot.

Accurate inventory isn't about counting more often — it's about getting transactions right the first time. NetSuite updates inventory in real time as orders ship, goods receive, and transfers complete.

Why NetSuite Inventory

Inventory management that scales

Real-time visibility

See inventory across all locations in real time. No more end-of-day syncs or spreadsheet reconciliation. Stock levels update as transactions happen.

Multi-location control

Manage inventory across warehouses, stores, and 3PLs from one system. Transfer stock, allocate orders, and balance inventory across locations.

Lot & serial tracking

Full traceability from receipt to shipment. Track lot numbers, serial numbers, and expiration dates. Essential for recalls and compliance.

Bin management

Organize inventory within warehouses using bins, zones, and locations. Speed up picking and improve accuracy with systematic putaway.

Demand planning

Forecast demand based on historical sales, seasonality, and trends. Generate purchase orders and transfer orders to maintain optimal stock levels.

WMS integration

Integrate with warehouse management systems for RF scanning, wave picking, and advanced fulfillment workflows. Real-time sync with NetSuite.

From a single warehouse to a global distribution network — NetSuite inventory scales with you.

Multi-location inventory
Lot & serial tracking
Bin management
Demand planning
Reorder automation
Cycle counting
WMS integration
Real-time visibility
Results

What better inventory delivers

Accurate inventory means fewer stockouts, less overstock, faster fulfillment, and happier customers.

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Inventory accuracy

99%+
NetSuite Inventory Dashboard

Real-time updates

Yes

Locations supported

Unlimited

Stockout reduction

40-60%
Implementation Process

How we implement inventory management

A structured approach to inventory configuration that gets you accurate, real-time visibility. Timeline: 3-6 weeks depending on complexity.

  1. 1

    Inventory audit & mapping

    Assess current inventory processes, locations, item types, and tracking requirements. Identify gaps and improvement opportunities.

  2. 2

    Location & bin setup

    Configure warehouses, locations, bins, and zones in NetSuite. Set up transfer rules and inter-location workflows.

  3. 3

    Item configuration

    Set up lot tracking, serial numbers, expiration dates, and reorder points for each item type. Configure units of measure.

  4. 4

    WMS & integration

    Integrate with your WMS or configure NetSuite WMS for RF scanning, picking workflows, and receiving processes.

  5. 5

    Training & go-live

    Train warehouse staff on new processes. Conduct inventory count before cutover. Go-live with support.

Investment

Inventory management implementation pricing

Pricing depends on the number of locations, item complexity, tracking requirements, and WMS integration needs.

Factors that affect cost:

  • Number of warehouse locations
  • Item types (lot-tracked, serialized, standard)
  • Bin management complexity
  • WMS integration requirements
  • Demand planning scope
  • Data migration volume

What's included:

  • Inventory process assessment
  • Location & bin configuration
  • Item setup & tracking rules
  • Reorder point configuration
  • WMS integration (if needed)
  • Cycle count setup
  • Training & documentation
  • 30-day support

Not included: NetSuite license fees, third-party WMS software licenses, ongoing managed services (available separately).

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Ready for inventory you can trust?

Book a call to discuss your inventory challenges and how NetSuite can give you real-time visibility.

What happens next:

  1. 1We'll review your current inventory setup and pain points
  2. 2We'll design a NetSuite inventory configuration for your needs
  3. 3You'll get a scoped proposal with timeline and pricing

Honest assessment. Complex WMS needs? We'll recommend the right integration approach.

Tell us about your project

We respond within 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NetSuite support multi-location inventory?

Yes, and this is where NetSuite really shines. You can set up as many locations as you need — warehouses, retail stores, 3PL partners, consignment locations, even virtual locations for inventory in transit. Each location can have its own bin structure. Transfer orders move stock between locations with full visibility. The real-time, multi-location view is one of the main reasons companies move to NetSuite from QuickBooks or spreadsheet-based tracking.

Can NetSuite track lot numbers and serial numbers?

Both. Lot tracking groups items with the same lot number — essential for food, pharmaceuticals, or anything with batch-level traceability requirements. Serial tracking assigns a unique identifier to each unit — common for electronics, equipment, or high-value items. You can track either (or both) through the full lifecycle: receiving, transfers, sales, returns. Expiration date tracking is also built in, which matters for perishables or products with shelf-life requirements.

Does NetSuite have a WMS module?

Yes, there's a native WMS module with RF/barcode scanning, wave picking, pack stations, and bin management. It works well for moderately complex warehouse operations. For companies with very high-volume or specialized fulfillment needs, we often integrate NetSuite with dedicated WMS platforms like RF-SMART, Deposco, or ShipHawk. The native module handles maybe 70% of use cases; the other 30% need something more specialized.

How does demand planning work in NetSuite?

The Demand Planning module looks at your historical sales data, factors in seasonality and trends, and projects future demand. It then generates suggested purchase orders to maintain your target stock levels. You set reorder points, safety stock, lead times, and preferred vendors — NetSuite does the math to tell you what to order and when. It's not as sophisticated as specialized demand planning tools, but it handles straightforward forecasting well and integrates directly with purchasing.

Can NetSuite integrate with our existing WMS?

Absolutely. We've built integrations with all the major WMS platforms. The typical pattern: NetSuite sends orders to the WMS for fulfillment, the WMS handles pick/pack/ship and updates tracking, then shipment confirmations and inventory adjustments flow back to NetSuite. Everything stays in sync without manual data entry. The integration complexity varies by WMS — some have pre-built NetSuite connectors, others need custom API work.

How do cycle counts work in NetSuite?

You can run full physical inventory counts (shut everything down and count) or ongoing cycle counts (count portions of inventory continuously). Most of our clients use cycle counting — you create count plans based on ABC classification, item velocity, or just random selection. Warehouse staff counts the assigned items, enters the results, and NetSuite adjusts inventory after approval. This keeps your inventory accurate without the operational disruption of full physical counts.

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