ANS-0925 · INVENTORY & ITEM MANAGEMENT
NetSuite Modules: Do You Need a Manufacturing Module for Kits and Assemblies?
Understand the NetSuite module requirements for managing various item types, including kits, item groups, and assembly items, to optimize inventory and production processes.
Short answer
NetSuite's base license includes Kit/Package Items and Item Groups without additional modules. Basic Assembly builds are also standard. However, for advanced assembly management features and full work orders, a manufacturing module, such as Light Manufacturing or the Work Orders and Assemblies module, is required to unlock these capabilities.
Scenario
Organizations often need to manage various item types in NetSuite, including bundled products (kits), grouped items, and manufactured goods (assemblies). A common question arises regarding which NetSuite modules are essential to support these different item structures and associated production processes.
Solution
No specific module is required for managing Kit/Package Items and Item Groups within NetSuite. These item types are standard functionalities available in the base ERP license.
For assembly items, the requirements vary:n
Basic Assembly builds are available within the standard NetSuite license, allowing for simple production of assembled items.n
For advanced assembly management features, such as full work orders, routing, and more complex manufacturing processes, the activation of a manufacturing module is necessary. This module is often referred to as Light Manufacturing or the Work Orders and Assemblies module.
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