Automated Work Order Lead Time Calculation
Prior to this release, you had to manually calculate lead time for supply planning. Now, NetSuite can automatically calculate lead time for supply planning.
On an assembly record, on the Inventory subtab, and then Location subtab, the grid now provides the
Auto Calculate Production Lead Time column. When you check the Auto Calculate Production Lead Time
box for a location (row), NetSuite calculates work order variable and fixed lead times. NetSuite bases the calculations on available routing information. Note: The Manufacturing Routing and Work Calendar pages contain the fields that ensure
NetSuite correctly calculates lead times. Additional NetSuite fields could trigger automatic
calculation, such as the bill of materials (BOM) and assembly items functionality. If you use the Advanced Item Location Configuration feature, the location rows are read-only. Click
Edit next to a location to open the Item Location Configuration popup window. The Work Order
Fixed Lead Time, Work Order Variable Lead Time, and Auto Calculate Production Lead Time fields appear on the Planning subtab. On the Manufacturing subtab of an assembly record, there must be BOM and routing links or the Auto Calculate Production Lead Time box clears.
For information about product areas specific to this enhancement, see the following help topics:
- Assembly Items
- Manufacturing Routing
- Setting Up a Work Calendar
- Supply Planning and Routing
- Lead Time and Safety Stock Per Location
- Bill of Materials Inquiry
Outsourced Manufacturing Consolidator
The Outsourced Manufacturing Consolidator lists all pending work orders. This page enables you to learn work order specific information such as:
- Last Successful Run
- Next Scheduled Run
- Pending Work Orders To update the work order information, click the Run Consolidator Now button.