Manufacturing
NetSuite 2026.1 includes the following enhancements to Manufacturing features:
Simultaneous Start of Multiple Operations
Before NetSuite 2026.1, when Start-to-Start connection type was selected without any lag, the subsequent operations started at the same time but with minimal lag still calculated automatically.
Now, operations linked by Start-to-Start connection type with no lag defined (and if these operations share the same working hours) will start exactly at the same time.
If operations with the Start-to-Start connection type follow previous operations, they are linked to them in the standard way based on the defined connection type and lag.
If operations with the Start-to-Start connection type are followed by other operations, the calculation of the start times for these subsequent operations may vary depending on whether the Work Order uses Forward or Backward scheduling.
For more details, see Operations Overlap help topic for details.
Reopening of Closed non-WIP Work Orders
You can now reopen closed non-WIP work orders using several methods:
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Selecting the new Reopen action in the Actions menu on the Work Order page
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Changing the work order status in the Status field
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Updating the Status field through SuiteScript or CSV import
To reopen a closed non-WIP work order, the following conditions must be met:
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The user has Work Order Edit permission.
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The work order Built quantity is less than the value in the Quantity field on the Work Order page, or the work order Quantity is zero.
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The work order is not voided.
Outsourced work orders that are linked to a Purchase Order can be reopened only by clearing the Closed box on the Purchase Order line in edit mode.
Relation Between Build and Unbuild Transactions
With NetSuite 2026.1, the link between Build and Unbuild records has been further improved. These features are available only for non-WIP work orders.
The following improvements have been implemented:
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On the Work Order page, the Builds subtab has been renamed to Related Records. It lists all related Assembly Build and Unbuild transactions, along with Built and Unbuilt quantities.
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On the Assembly Unbuild page, new validations ensure you cannot unbuild more than the quantity previously built. For standalone assembly builds, the unbuild quantity cannot exceed Built quantity of the assembly build. For assembly builds related to the same Work Order, the Quantity to Unbuild cannot exceed the total Built quantity of all assembly builds associated with the work order.
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On the Assembly Build page, validations prevent reducing the Quantity to Build below the quantity already unbuilt. For assembly builds related to the same Work Order, the value can be reduced. However, the total Quantity to Build of all assembly builds related to the work order must not be lower than the total Unbuilt quantity. Total Built and Unbuilt quantities are visible on the parent Work Order and in Manufacturing Transaction Dataset in Analytics.
Outsourced Manufacturing Enhancements
Before NetSuite 2026.1, updating the quantity or location for outsourced assembly items required making changes on the Assembly Build page, the Inventory Transfer page (if applicable), and then on the Item Receipt page.
Now, you can update the Quantity or To Location values for outsourced assemblies directly from the Items subtab on the Item Receipt page. The changes are then automatically applied to the related Assembly Build transaction. In case of location change, the associated Inventory Transfer is automatically created or deleted as required.
Changes made in the Assembly Build transaction are also reflected in the Item Receipt.