NetSuite for Logistics & Transportation

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Take your transportation and logistics processes to the next level with NetSuite ERP.

Transportation and logistics are crucial links in your organization’s success. However, the industry faces challenges such as complex supply chains, rising costs and the increasing demand for speed and precision. To achieve competitive advantage, a flexible and fully integrated ERP system is essential. NetSuite offers transportation and logistics companies a powerful solution to streamline processes, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.

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What is NetSuite ERP?

NetSuite ERP is a cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning system designed specifically to support businesses in various industries, including transportation and logistics. The system provides advanced tools for inventory management, financial planning, transportation optimization and more. Through integrations with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), NetSuite enables companies to operate more efficiently and effectively, regardless of the size of their operations.

Powerful functionalities:

  • Reporting and analysis
  • Supply chain management
  • Automation of shipping labels
  • Route planning and transportation cost management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Multilocation planning
  • Compliance and audit trail functionalities
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Automated invoicing and payment processing

All the functionalities of NetSuite for Optimal Transport and Logistics Performance

Real-time financial reporting

NetSuite provides extensive capabilities to analyze financial data in real-time. This provides instant insight into financial performance and supports better decision-making.

  • Efficient audit support: Track financial transactions with a full audit trail and comply with regulations.
  • Instant access to financial data: View current figures and trends without delay.
  • Custom reports: Create reports tailored to specific business needs, including KPIs and project results.

Inventory management with location visibility

NetSuite provides a complete view of inventory status, allowing companies to respond efficiently to fluctuations in supply and demand. This prevents inventory shortages or surpluses.

  • Automatic notifications: Receive alerts on low inventory levels or discrepancies.
  • Full traceability: Track goods in real-time, from storage to shipment.
  • Optimized inventory levels: Set minimum and maximum limits to control inventory costs.

Transportation Optimization

NetSuite helps streamline transportation processes through automation and insight into transportation costs. This increases delivery reliability and reduces operational costs.

  • Route planning: Optimize routes based on real-time traffic information and customer locations.
  • Transportation cost management: Track costs by shipment, carrier or route.
  • Real-time tracking: Track shipments and deliveries through integrated tracking tools.

Integration with TMS and WMS

Through integrations with systems such as TMS and WMS, NetSuite provides a seamless workflow between transportation, warehousing and delivery.

  • TMS integration: Plan, manage and track shipments easily.
  • WMS integration: Optimize storage management with real-time inventory updates.
  • nShift integration: Automate shipping label generation, tracking and document management.

Customer relationship management

NetSuite CRM provides a central platform for managing customer information, sales activities and after-sales.

  • Customer segmentation: Classify customers based on value, preferences and history.
  • 360-degree customer view: Gain full insight into interactions, purchases and support cases.
  • Personalized campaigns: Create targeted marketing campaigns based on customer behavior.

Reporting and analytics

NetSuite uses advanced analytics tools to support data-driven decisions.

  • Real-time reports: Analyze performance without time delays.
  • Custom Dashboards: Set up dashboards by function or department.
  • Integrated data analytics: Combine financial and operational data for a complete view.

Supply chain management

NetSuite provides tools to efficiently manage the supply chain, from procurement to delivery.

  • Supplier management: Track supplier performance and contracts.
  • Process optimization: Automate supply chain processes to minimize errors.
  • Collaboration: Integrate communication between suppliers, carriers and customers.

Shipping label automation

Thanks to tools like nShift, shipping processes are fully automated, saving time and costs.

  • Fast label management: Generate labels automatically based on shipping preferences.
  • Fewer errors: Reduce the risk of human error through standardization.
  • Efficient scheduling: Combine shipments to reduce costs.

Route planning and transportation expense management

NetSuite helps plan efficient transportation and track expenses.

  • Cost Analysis: Analyze expenses by route or carrier to optimize costs.
  • Delivery time management: Schedule deliveries to meet customer expectations.
  • Flexible adjustments: Adjust routes immediately in case of unexpected circumstances.
Marcel van Es accountmanager netsuite

Marcel van Es

Account Manager NetSuite

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