Netsuite Launches Manufacturing Software

NetSuite is targeting the manufacturing industry with an ERP edition aimed at discrete manufacturers.

Key functionality includes multi-site planning and management, material requirements planning, production management, engineering change control, shop floor control and work-in-progress management.

Pricing for the discrete manufacturing capabilities starts at US$2,499 per month for a companywide module. NetSuite pricing of $99 per user per month also applies.

Netsuite is working with Rootstock Software, Netsuite is providing the marketing muscle branding for rootstocks manufacturing software, Rootstock’s MRP offering was built in 18 months using NetSuite’s NS-BOS platform. It’s also integrated with NetSuite’s OneWorld SaaS ERP suite.

NetSuite is hoping to entice manufacturing companies looking to move off their legacy systems, which may be difficult or expensive to maintain. But will be facing stiff competition from mid market ERP vendors such as Epicor, Lawson Software and Microsoft Dynamics.

What will be interesting is too see how quick Netsuite can add other industry vertical functionality using partner expertise to deliver industry specific functionality.

Comments

[Manufacturing Software supplier]

This is a big move for NetSuite, and an important one for them too. I agree with Paul, an effective ERP system needs to be cutomizable and needs to be flexible enough to grow with a business. Will be interesting to see what netSuite will offer in terms of customization capabilities.

Jane

[DBA Manufacturing - Small Business ERP Software]

"you have to have specific functionality depending on the niche that the customer is in"

The real trick for a software vendor is have the right set of functions that get the job done for the majority of people without having to much bloat or complexity. It is a real balancing act.

[ERP Software]

Great article, thanks for posting!

[Paul Sita]

The transition from legacy manufacturing to SAAS ERP will be a lot harder for customers to achieve - in many respects.

This is a necessary and important step for Netsuite - but as you say, once you get into manufacturing, generic doesn't really cut it - you have to have specific functionality depending on the niche that the customer is in. Others are finding this out. Speed in adapting will be critical for Netsuite.