Oracle NetSuite Inventory & Supply Chain

Module 1: NetSuite Supply Chain Overview

• NetSuite supply chain modules: inventory, procurement, WMS, demand planning
• Item record deep dive: inventory items, assembly items, and kit items
• Item attributes: costing method, lead time, reorder point, preferred vendor
• Multi-location inventory: location setup and transfer orders
• Supply chain KPIs and NetSuite dashboard configuration
• Integration with NetSuite WMS and third-party 3PL systems

Module 2: Procurement & Purchase Management

• Vendor management: preferred vendors and vendor pricing
• Purchase requisitions and purchase order approval workflows
• Drop-ship purchase orders: direct vendor-to-customer fulfilment
• Special order processing and back-to-back orders
• Blanket purchase orders and purchase contracts
• Landed cost allocation: freight, duty, and handling

Module 3: Inventory Management in Depth

• Inventory counting: physical inventory and cycle count worksheets
• Lot numbering: lot assignment, tracking, and expiry management
• Serial number tracking: creation, assignment, and history
• Inventory adjustments: quantity and value adjustments
• Bin management: bin setup and bin-to-bin transfers
• Inventory valuation reconciliation and cost of goods sold

Module 4: Demand Planning & Replenishment

• Demand planning module: setup and data requirements
• Statistical forecasting methods in NetSuite
• Manual forecast adjustments and consensus planning
• Replenishment rules: reorder point and preferred stock level
• Purchase order generation from demand plan
• Supply planning reports: stock coverage and reorder alerts

Module 5: Order Fulfilment & Warehouse Operations

• Sales order fulfilment: pick, pack, and ship workflow
• Item fulfilment records and shipping integration
• NetSuite WMS: wave picking and mobile device operations
• Cartonisation and packing slip generation
• Carrier integration: UPS, FedEx, and Royal Mail in NetSuite
• Returns management: RMA, return authorisation, and restocking

Module 6: Assembly & Manufacturing

• Assembly items: BOM setup and assembly builds
• Work orders: creating and completing assembly work orders
• Phantom items and subassembly management
• Standard cost vs actual cost for assemblies
• Production yield and scrap tracking
• Integration with third-party MES for manufacturing data

Module 7: Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting

• Inventory valuation report and stock ageing analysis
• Demand vs supply analysis: coverage and gap reporting
• Vendor performance: on-time delivery and fill rate reporting
• Customer fill rate and order fulfilment performance
• Slow-moving and obsolete inventory identification
• Supply chain dashboards using SuiteAnalytics Workbook

Module 8: Integration, Optimisation & Certification

• EDI integration with suppliers and customers
• 3PL integration: WMS handoff and inventory synchronisation
• E-commerce integration: SuiteCommerce and Shopify connector
• Supply chain process optimisation using NetSuite data
• Common NetSuite inventory implementation pitfalls
• NetSuite ERP Consultant certification: supply chain exam preparation

NetSuite Supply Chain & Inventory Implementation Specialists Our NetSuite supply chain instructors have implemented inventory management and demand planning for product businesses ranging from direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands to multi-site manufacturers and distributors with millions of inventory transactions monthly.

Operations Management & Supply Chain Domain Knowledge Trainers hold APICS CSCP and CPIM certifications alongside their NetSuite expertise, ensuring they can explain supply chain best practices — safety stock, demand sensing, vendor managed inventory — and how NetSuite enables them.

Multi-Channel & E-Commerce Experience With experience integrating NetSuite with Shopify, Amazon, Magento, and EDI networks, our instructors understand the omni-channel inventory challenges that modern product businesses face and how NetSuite solves them.

WMS & Warehouse Operations Background Several instructors have hands-on warehouse management experience, having configured NetSuite WMS for high-volume pick-pack-ship operations. They bring the operational floor perspective that distinguishes great supply chain training.

Data-Driven Inventory Optimisation Our trainers emphasise using NetSuite's reporting and analytics capabilities to drive inventory decisions — reducing carrying costs, improving fill rates, and preventing stockouts — connecting platform skills to measurable business outcomes.