NetSuite for Manufacturing & Distribution

From raw materials to delivery,
one system for everything.

Manufacturing and distribution companies need end-to-end visibility — from procurement and production to warehousing, lot tracking, and multi-location delivery. atstratus implements NetSuite for the complexities that generic consultants miss.

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3+
Countries served
15+
Locations (Dauus)
Full
Lot tracking & traceability
E2E
Inventory to delivery

The Challenge

When every lot, location, and shipment matters.

Manufacturing and distribution companies face operational complexity that finance-first ERPs weren't designed for.

Inventory blind spots

Raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods spread across locations without real-time visibility. The result: overstock that ties up capital, stockouts that halt production, and write-offs that eat margins.

Regulatory traceability gaps

Industries like pharmaceuticals, food, and chemicals require full lot tracking, expiry date management, and instant recall capability. Spreadsheets and disconnected systems create compliance exposure that one audit can turn into a crisis.

Multi-location distribution complexity

Managing warehouses, fulfillment centers, and distribution points across countries with different compliance requirements, shipping rules, and inventory policies — without a unified system — means manual chaos at every node.

The Solution

Manufacturing ERP, built by people who understand production.

atstratus deploys NetSuite Advanced Manufacturing for BOMs, work orders, and production scheduling — giving you real-time visibility from raw material receipt through finished goods output. Every component, every batch, every cost is tracked automatically.

For regulated industries, we configure lot and serial tracking with full traceability, expiry date enforcement with FIFO/FEFO allocation, and quality inspection workflows that catch issues before they reach customers.

Distribution modules handle multi-location warehouse management, pick-pack-ship workflows, and carrier integrations — so the same system that runs your production floor also manages your delivery network.

Key capabilities we deliver

  • Bill of materials (BOM) management and routing
  • Work order management and production scheduling
  • Lot and serial number tracking with full traceability
  • Expiry date management and automated FIFO/FEFO
  • Multi-location warehouse management
  • Demand planning and safety stock optimization
  • Quality management and inspection workflows

Who We Serve

From artisan roasters to pharmaceutical distributors.

We configure NetSuite for the specific regulatory, traceability, and production requirements of your sub-industry.

Coffee Roasters & Specialty Food

Origin lot tracking from farm to cup, quality grading, roast profile management, green and roasted inventory separation, and export documentation for international specialty food producers.

Pharmaceutical Distribution

Serialization and track-and-trace compliance, cold chain management, expiry date enforcement, controlled substance handling, and regulatory reporting across jurisdictions.

Consumer Goods & FMCG

Demand planning and promotional forecasting, distributor compliance, trade spend management, and multi-channel fulfillment for fast-moving products.

Industrial Manufacturing

Complex multi-level BOM management, shop floor control, work center scheduling, scrap tracking, and quality inspection at every production stage.

Brewing & Beverage

Recipe and batch management, excise tax calculation, TTB compliance, raw ingredient tracking, and packaging BOM configuration for craft and commercial producers.

Chemical & Specialty Materials

Formula management, hazmat compliance, shelf life tracking, potency and grade management, and SDS documentation for regulated chemical manufacturing and distribution.

The NetSuite modules that power manufacturing & distribution.

End-to-end operations — not a finance tool with bolt-on manufacturing.

Advanced Manufacturing

Multi-level BOMs, work orders, routing, production scheduling, and shop floor control with yield and scrap tracking.

Inventory Management

Real-time multi-location inventory with lot, serial, and bin tracking. FIFO, FEFO, and LIFO costing methods supported.

Distribution / WMS

Warehouse management, pick-pack-ship workflows, multi-carrier shipping integration, and wave planning.

Demand Planning

Statistical forecasting, safety stock optimization, and automated purchase order generation based on historical sales and trends.

Quality Management

Inspection workflows, quality holds, non-conformance tracking, CAPA management, and vendor scorecards.

OneWorld

Multi-subsidiary and multi-location management with real-time financial consolidation across plants and distribution centers.

Procurement

Vendor management, purchase order automation, three-way matching, and landed cost calculation for imported materials.

Custom Integrations

EDI connectivity, WMS integration, shipping carrier APIs, barcode/RFID systems, and production equipment data feeds.

Proven Results

Manufacturing & distribution companies that trust atstratus.

Rockbern Coffee

Kenyan artisan coffee brand and licensed exporter cultivating specialty Arabica on the volcanic slopes of Mount Kenya. We implemented NetSuite with inventory management for green coffee lots tracked by origin, grade, and lot number — plus advanced manufacturing for roasting operations and multi-currency export documentation.

Kenya
Origin
Full
Farm-to-export traceability
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Dauus Pharmaceuticals

American-owned OTC pharmaceuticals distributor operating across the UAE and Africa with 12+ branches. We deployed NetSuite with lot tracking, expiry date management, and distribution modules across 15+ locations — giving them unified inventory visibility and regulatory compliance across three countries.

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Locations
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Frequently asked questions

How does NetSuite handle lot tracking for regulated industries?
NetSuite assigns unique lot numbers at the point of receipt and tracks them through every stage — storage, production, quality inspection, and shipment. For pharmaceuticals and food, we configure expiry date enforcement, FIFO/FEFO allocation, and instant recall capability that identifies every customer who received product from a specific lot.
Can NetSuite manage multi-warehouse inventory in real time?
Yes. NetSuite provides real-time inventory visibility across unlimited locations, with separate tracking per warehouse, zone, bin, lot, and serial number. Inventory transfers between locations are tracked automatically, and you can set location-specific reorder points, safety stock levels, and preferred fulfillment rules.
How do BOMs and work orders work in NetSuite?
NetSuite's Advanced Manufacturing module supports multi-level BOMs (bills of materials) with routing, labor, and machine time configurations. Work orders are generated from demand — either sales orders or demand planning — and track component consumption, WIP (work-in-progress), yield, scrap, and finished goods output. Assembly builds, manufacturing work orders, and kit/bundle assemblies are all supported.
What's the implementation timeline for a manufacturing company?
A mid-size manufacturer (single plant, 30–100 employees) typically goes live in 12–16 weeks. Multi-location operations with advanced manufacturing, lot tracking, and quality management can take 16–24 weeks. We prioritize getting inventory and procurement live first, then layer in production and advanced planning.
Can NetSuite handle pharmaceutical distribution compliance?
Yes. We configure serialization and track-and-trace workflows, temperature-sensitive inventory management for cold chain, expiry date enforcement with automated quarantine, and country-specific regulatory reporting. For Dauus Pharmaceuticals, we deployed lot tracking across 15+ locations spanning the UAE and Africa.
How does demand planning work in NetSuite?
NetSuite's Demand Planning module uses historical sales data and statistical algorithms to forecast future demand. It automatically generates purchase orders and work orders based on forecasts, reorder points, and safety stock levels. You can layer in seasonal adjustments, promotional lifts, and new product launch forecasts.
What's the total cost of NetSuite for a mid-size manufacturer?
Licensing for a mid-size manufacturer (50–200 employees, 1–3 locations, Advanced Manufacturing) typically runs $50K–$150K annually depending on module selection, user count, and subsidiary count. Implementation costs depend on integration complexity and data migration. atstratus provides transparent, fixed-fee scoping.
Do you have experience with food and beverage manufacturing?
Yes — we implemented NetSuite for Rockbern Coffee, a Kenyan artisan coffee brand and licensed exporter. We configured inventory management for green coffee lots tracked by origin, grade, and lot number, roasted product inventory, cooperative sourcing with full traceability, and multi-currency export documentation.

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Whether you need a full NetSuite implementation, dedicated talent, or just want to explore options — let's start with a conversation.

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