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Food and Beverage

We provide NetSuite solutions specifically designed to meet the unique needs of food and beverage businesses, ensuring seamless inventory management, production tracking, and multi-channel sales integration. We understand the unique challenges of perishable inventory, regulatory compliance, and supply chain efficiency, ensuring your operations remain optimized, compliant, and scalable.

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

  • Lot & Expiration Date Tracking: Ensure accurate tracking of perishable goods, shelf life, and batch numbers.
  • Multi-Location & Cold Storage Management: Optimize inventory across warehouses, retail stores, and distribution centers.
  • Ingredient & Recipe Management (BOMs): Track raw materials and automate recipe/formula-based production.
  • Demand Forecasting & Seasonal Planning: Use historical data and trends to predict inventory needs.

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

  • FDA, USDA, and HACCP Compliance: Ensure processes meet food safety and quality control regulations.
  • Product Recalls & Traceability: Implement rapid response workflows to track affected batches and notify suppliers.
  • Labeling & Nutritional Info Management: Ensure compliance with packaging and ingredient disclosure requirements.
  • Organic & Sustainable Sourcing Compliance: Track certifications like USDA Organic, Non-GMO, and Fair Trade.

Production & Manufacturing Efficiency

  • Work Orders & Assemblies: Automate production processes for food processing, baking, brewing, or bottling.
  • Yield & Waste Tracking: Optimize ingredient usage, reduce spoilage, and track production losses.
  • Co-Packers & Contract Manufacturing: Ensure visibility into outsourced production processes.
  • Quality Control & Lab Testing: Automate testing workflows to ensure food safety and consistency.

Sales & Distribution Channels

  • E-commerce & Retail POS Integration: Sync sales across Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, and physical stores.
  • Wholesale & B2B Orders: Support bulk sales with custom pricing, tiered discounts, and contract management.
  • Grocery & Distributor Integration: Ensure smooth coordination with wholesale distributors and grocery chains.
  • Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) & Subscription Models: Automate recurring orders and subscription box services.

Financials & Cost Management

  • Landed Costs & COGS Tracking: Capture costs for shipping, customs, packaging, and processing.
  • Multi-Entity & Multi-Currency Financials: Use NetSuite OneWorld for international distribution.
  • Profitability Analysis by Product & Channel: Track margin performance for each SKU, region, or sales channel.
  • Promotions & Dynamic Pricing: Automate seasonal discounts, bulk pricing, and loyalty rewards.

Order Fulfillment & Logistics

  • Automated Shipping & Carrier Integrations: Connect with FedEx, UPS, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
  • Route Optimization & Delivery Tracking: Improve efficiency for direct delivery or local distribution.
  • Dropshipping & Warehouse Coordination: Streamline fulfillment from multiple storage locations.

Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing

  • Sustainable Packaging Tracking: Monitor eco-friendly material usage and compliance.
  • Food Waste Reduction Initiatives: Implement workflows for donations, composting, and waste tracking.
  • Carbon Footprint Reporting: Analyze the environmental impact of shipping, sourcing, and production.

We place a strong emphasis on essential features like lot tracking and expiration date management, HACCP compliance, food recalls, and landed cost calculations. Whether you're managing direct-to-consumer sales, wholesale distribution, or subscription-based services, we configure NetSuite to support your fast-moving, high-demand business.

With deep industry expertise and a commitment to operational excellence, we don’t just implement NetSuite—we streamline workflows, optimize profitability, and enhance customer satisfaction. Partner with us for a NetSuite solution built to drive success in the food and beverage industry.