Setting Supply Planning Preferences

After you enable the required features, set the following preferences to ensure that NetSuite MRP and MPS are optimized.

To set supply planning preferences:

1. Go to Setup > Accounting > Inventory Management Preferences.

2. To enter lead time on the item record, check the Use Lead Time Per Location and Safety Stock per Location box.

   This preference allows the system to calculate the MRP work start date.

3. Click Save.

4. Go to Setup > Accounting > Accounting Preferences.

5. On the Approval Routing subtab, check the Purchase Orders box.

6. Click the Order Management subtab.

7. In the Purchasing section, check the Allow Purchase of Assembly Items box.

8. In the Supply Change Order Status section, select a Default Supply Change Order Status.

9. Click Save.

For more information, see Setting Up Supply Planning.

Related Topics:

Enabling Supply Planning Features

Setting Up Required Items

Setting Up Optional Items

Defining Demand Definitions

Setting Up Distribution Resource Planning

Supply Planning Parameters

Upgrade Supply Planning to Material Requirements Planning and Master Production Schedule

General Notices