Industry Solutions

NetSuite for Manufacturing

Scale Your Manufacturing Operations Without the Production Chaos

Operational complexity
Manufacturing operations
Profitable enterprises
Market expansion

The Challenges Crushing Manufacturing Service Providers

Production Planning Nightmares 

Managing complex BOMs, coordinating production schedules, balancing capacity with demand, and handling rush orders with manual systems creates constant delays and cost overruns that compound with growth.

Inventory Accuracy Disasters 

Raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods tracked across multiple systems leads to stockouts during critical production runs, excess inventory tying up cash, and inability to promise accurate delivery dates.

Supply Chain Visibility Gaps 

Managing supplier relationships, tracking purchase orders, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring quality standards without integrated systems makes scaling production operations nearly impossible.

Financial Control Breakdown 

Understanding true production costs, tracking job profitability, managing cash flow with long production cycles, and allocating overhead costs accurately requires sophisticated financial management that basic systems can't provide.

Quality & Compliance Complexity

Meeting industry standards, tracking quality metrics, managing certifications, and handling recalls while maintaining production schedules becomes overwhelming without integrated quality management systems.

How NetSuite Transforms Manufacturing Service Delivery

Advanced Production Planning & Scheduling

Optimise production workflows for maximum efficiency. Integrated production planning, capacity management, resource allocation, and scheduling tools ensure you meet customer demands while minimising costs and maximising equipment utilisation.

Real-Time Inventory & Supply Chain Management

Complete visibility from raw materials to finished goods. Advanced inventory tracking, automated reorder points, supplier performance monitoring, and integrated purchasing ensure materials are always available when production needs them.

Integrated Financial Management & Job Costing

Know your true production costs and profitability. Real-time job costing, overhead allocation, financial reporting, and cash flow management provide the financial visibility needed for profitable manufacturing operations.

Quality Management & Compliance Automation

Built-in quality control and regulatory compliance. Automated quality checks, compliance tracking, audit trails, and documentation management ensure products meet standards while reducing administrative burden.

Shop Floor Control & Analytics

Real-time production monitoring and optimisation. Mobile-friendly shop floor tools, work order tracking, machine utilisation monitoring, and production analytics provide the visibility needed for continuous improvement.

Client Success

BajaRack Australia - 4WD Accessories Manufacturing

Challenge: Rapid growth in manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations required software support with existing systems unable to handle the complexity and scale.

Solution: NetSuite implementation to support enhanced manufacturing operations and rapid business growth.

Results:

  • Streamlined financials and warranty management
  • Real-time visibility of business operations across all channels
  • Improved stock and inventory management for manufacturing efficiency
  • Enhanced ability to support continued rapid growth

Fertile Mind - Maternity & Baby Products Manufacturing

Challenge: Multiple disconnected systems hampering productivity and workflows for this manufacturer and distributor of maternity wear and baby products.

Solution: NetSuite consolidation to replace multiple systems and improve operational efficiency.

Results:

  • Real-time information enabling agile manufacturing decisions
  • Smooth fulfillment processes from production to delivery
  • Robust processes that significantly increased productivity
  • Streamlined operations supporting business growth

Royal Touch - Cleaning Products Manufacturing

Challenge: Managing inventory and streamlining supply chain processes efficiently with existing systems lacking real-time tracking and integration, causing production and distribution delays.

Solution: NetSuite implementation with advanced inventory management tools and supply chain visibility.

Results:

  • Improved inventory accuracy to minimise stock shortages and excess
  • Optimised production schedules to meet customer demand
  • Streamlined supplier coordination for better raw material procurement
  • Real-time visibility into supply chain operations for proactive decision-making
  • Successfully scaled production capacity to meet increasing market demand

NetSuite Manufacturing Core Capabilities

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Production Planning & Shop Floor Control

Advanced production scheduling, capacity planning, work order management, routing optimisation, and real-time shop floor monitoring with mobile accessibility for production teams.

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Inventory & Supply Chain Management

Multi-location inventory tracking, automated procurement, supplier performance management, lot and serial number tracking, and integrated quality control for complete traceability.

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Financial Management & Job Costing

Real-time job costing, overhead allocation, financial reporting, cash flow management, and profitability analysis designed for manufacturing operations with complex cost structures.

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Quality Management & Compliance

Built-in quality control processes, compliance tracking, audit trail maintenance, document management, and regulatory reporting for manufacturing standards and certifications.

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Business Intelligence & Analytics

Custom manufacturing dashboards, production performance metrics, equipment utilisation tracking, and operational efficiency analytics for continuous improvement.

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Customer & Order Management

Integrated CRM, configure-to-order capabilities, delivery scheduling, warranty management, and customer service tools for manufacturing businesses.

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Risk-Free Engagement 

Fixed-price projects, clear success metrics, and milestone-based payments. You know exactly what you're getting and when you'll get it - with accountability at every step.

Why Wholesale Distributors Choose DWR

Why Manufacturing Choose DWR

Deep Manufacturing Industry Understanding 

15+ years implementing business systems for Australian manufacturers like BajaRack, Fertile Mind, Royal Touch, and Morse Micro. We understand production complexities, supply chain challenges, and manufacturing financial management.

Proven Manufacturing Solutions 

Our NetSuite implementations include manufacturing-specific configurations, production planning templates, quality control frameworks, and reporting structures designed for various manufacturing operations.

Scalable Implementation Methodology 

Established approach for manufacturing implementations that supports production growth, handles complex BOMs, and integrates with existing manufacturing equipment and systems.

Ongoing Manufacturing Support 

Continuous support for evolving manufacturing requirements, new product introductions, and operational scaling as your manufacturing capabilities expand.

Manufacturing Services We Support

Mixed-Mode Manufacturing 

Combination operations, flexible production lines, seasonal adjustments, multi-product facilities

Discrete Manufacturing 

Assembly operations, custom manufacturing, configure-to-order, project-based production

Process Manufacturing 

Batch production, formula management, recipe control, quality testing

Make-to-Order Manufacturing 

Custom products, project management, customer specifications, delivery scheduling

Make-to-Stock Manufacturing 

High-volume production, demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, distribution planning

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can NetSuite handle complex manufacturing operations?

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How does NetSuite integrate with manufacturing equipment?

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What about inventory management for manufacturing?

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Can NetSuite support make-to-order manufacturing?

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How long does implementation take for manufacturers?

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What about quality control and compliance?

Transform Your Manufacturing Operations

Stop letting operational complexity limit your manufacturing growth.

Manufacturers using NetSuite report significant improvements in production efficiency, inventory accuracy, and financial visibility, enabling rapid expansion while maintaining quality and profitability.

Ready to Scale Your Manufacturing Operations?

Small to Medium Manufacturers → Book Your Production Operations Assessment Evaluate current systems and identify efficiency opportunities

Complex Manufacturing Operations → Get Your Supply Chain & Production Analysis Assess inventory management and production planning optimisation

All Manufacturing Companies → Talk to a Manufacturing Expert Discuss your specific production challenges and growth objectives

Free consultation to discuss your manufacturing operational requirements
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