Introduction
Operational inefficiencies rarely cause immediate failures. Instead, they quietly erode margins through excess inventory, delayed fulfillment, pricing inconsistencies, and poor visibility across the supply chain.
NetSuite 2026.1 introduces targeted, practical enhancements across inventory management, pricing, warehouse operations, and logistics—helping organizations operate at scale without adding operational complexity.
The Challenge of Scaling Operations
As organizations grow, operational complexity increases:
- Inventory levels become harder to balance
- Pricing rules multiply across customers and regions
- Warehouse accuracy becomes critical to fulfillment performance
- Compliance requirements expand across geographies
NetSuite 2026.1 addresses these challenges with tighter controls, smarter automation, and better real-time visibility.
Advanced Pricing Engine: Control Without Rigidity
Pricing is often managed outside ERP due to system limitations, leading to margin leakage and governance issues.
The new Advanced Pricing Engine supports:
- Cost-plus pricing models for better margin control
- Date-based pricing for promotions and contracts
- Customer- and item-specific pricing rules
- Centralized governance without constant manual overrides
This allows pricing teams to stay flexible while maintaining financial discipline.
Vendor Consignment Inventory: Improving Cash Flow
Vendor consignment inventory is a powerful but underused strategy.
With NetSuite 2026.1:
- Inventory can be stored on-site while remaining vendor-owned
- Payment is triggered only when items are sold
- Inventory visibility is maintained without tying up working capital
This capability is especially valuable for distribution, retail, and manufacturing organizations managing high-value or slow-moving items.
Warehouse Management & Shipping Enhancements
NetSuite 2026.1 strengthens warehouse and logistics execution with:
- Landed cost validation during purchase order receipt
- Reversal support for inbound shipments
- Support for PUDO (Pick-Up & Drop-Off) delivery models
- HIBC barcode scanning to automate item identification during packing
These enhancements reduce fulfillment errors, improve cost accuracy, and support modern delivery expectations.
Compliance Expansion for Global Operations
Electronic invoicing support now includes Belgium and Spain, enabling organizations to meet evolving regulatory requirements without custom workarounds.
This reinforces NetSuite’s position as a scalable ERP for multi-country operations.
Operational Benefits at a Glance
Organizations leveraging these enhancements can expect:
- Reduced inventory carrying and holding costs
- Improved fulfillment accuracy and on-time delivery
- Better alignment between inventory, pricing, and cash flow
- Stronger compliance across regions
Who Benefits Most
These operational improvements are particularly relevant for:
- Operations and supply chain leaders
- Inventory and warehouse managers
- Finance teams focused on margin and working capital
- Organizations scaling across locations or regions
Call to Action
See how NetSuite 2026.1 helps organizations regain operational control, reduce hidden inefficiencies, and scale supply chain operations with confidence.
