ANS-1876 · INVENTORY & ITEM MANAGEMENT
How Do Reorder Points Function for NetSuite Assembly Items?
Understand how NetSuite's reorder point functionality applies to assembly items, triggering either purchasing or building based on item configuration.
Short answer
Reorder points for assembly items in NetSuite can trigger both the purchasing and building of these items. The system's behavior depends on specific item configurations that determine whether an assembly is primarily bought or built, ensuring components are only considered when building.
Scenario
Users often inquire about the interaction between reorder points and assembly items, specifically whether low stock triggers a purchase order for the finished assembly or a work order to build it. There can be confusion regarding how NetSuite handles these items when their stock levels fall below the defined reorder point.
Solution
The reorder point functionality for assembly items in NetSuite is designed to trigger either the purchasing or building of the assembly when stock levels are low. This behavior is determined by the item's configuration.NetSuite provides an option that allows users to specify if an assembly item is primarily bought or built. This setting dictates the system's response to a reorder point trigger:If an assembly item is configured to be purchased, the reorder point will primarily suggest purchasing the finished goods. In this scenario, the system does not typically consider the components required for building, as the intent is to acquire the complete assembly from a vendor.If an assembly item is configured to be built, the reorder point will primarily suggest initiating the build process, which then considers the availability of components.The concepts of reorder points and component requirements are distinct but interconnected through the assembly item's build/buy configuration.
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