Lead Time Calculations on Transfer Orders in NetSuite 2025.2
Lead Time Calculations on Transfer Orders introduced in NetSuite 2025.2 streamline inventory management and enhance receipt date accuracy.
Starting in NetSuite 2025.2, a new feature has been introduced that enhances lead time calculations for Transfer Orders and Intercompany Transfer Orders. The introduction of the Override Lead Time (In Days) field allows users to customize the expected receipt date calculation, which is pivotal for efficient inventory management, especially when cross-location lead times are inconsistent due to various operational circumstances.
Feature Overview
With the new Override Lead Time field, organizations can directly impact how projected inventory availability is calculated. This capability is vital for:
- Adapting to unique situations where lead times differ significantly between locations.
- Ensuring accurate receipt date estimations, optimizing planning and inventory management.
Real-World Application
In practice, businesses may face scenarios where one location has a predictable lead time, while another encounters delays due to logistics or local supply chain issues. By employing the Override Lead Time feature, users can effectively communicate these variances within the system, facilitating better decision-making.
For example: If transferring goods from Location A to Location B typically takes 5 days but due to a local holiday, it might take 10 days this time, the user can input the new lead time (10 days) directly. This adjustment ensures that the Inventory Management team has the most accurate information regarding receipts and stock levels.
Who This Affects
- Administrators: Required to set up and configure the Override Lead Time field according to business needs.
- Inventory Managers: Benefit significantly by obtaining accurate receipt date predictions.
- Logistics Teams: Gain improved insights into transfer timelines across different locations.
Key Takeaways
- The Override Lead Time feature enhances Transfer Order accuracy.
- Users can set tailormade lead times for better inventory management.
- It accommodates unique circumstances impacting supply chain timelines.
- Accurate receipt date calculations lead to informed operational decisions.