📦 NetSuite Supply Chain Snapshot Tutorial | Inventory Forecasting, Scheduling & Demand Planning Explained
In this video, we dive deep into NetSuite’s Supply Chain Snapshot — a powerful feature that helps businesses forecast inventory, manage supply and demand, and make smarter purchasing decisions. Whether you’re managing a single warehouse or multiple locations, this walkthrough will show you how to use the Supply Chain Snapshot tool to understand how your inventory levels will evolve over time as transactions are processed.
Learn how to read and interpret your snapshot data, refresh schedules automatically, and connect your forecasting insights to NetSuite’s MRP and supply chain management tools. This session is perfect for inventory managers, NetSuite administrators, and supply chain professionals who want to stay proactive and data-driven in their operations.
🧭 What You’ll Learn
✅ What the Supply Chain Snapshot is and how it supports inventory forecasting
✅ How to configure Supply Chain Future Horizon for accurate forecast periods
✅ Understanding supply vs demand quantities in NetSuite
✅ How to track incoming purchase orders, transfer orders, and sales orders
✅ Using the Inventory Balance column to forecast shortages
✅ How to set up and schedule automatic Supply Chain Snapshot refreshes
✅ Best practices for managing multiple locations and filtering reports
✅ How to identify negative inventory forecasts and prevent stockouts
✅ Integrating snapshots with MRP and NetSuite purchasing tools
💼 Key Topics Covered
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NetSuite Supply Chain Management Overview
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Setting Up the Supply Chain Snapshot
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Understanding Future and Past Horizons
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Supply & Demand Quantity Explained
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Inventory Forecasting and Balance Tracking
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Creating and Scheduling Snapshot Refreshes
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Using Saved Searches for Inventory Supply Results
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Identifying Forecasted Inventory Shortages
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Improving Accuracy in Ship and Receipt Dates
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Supporting Data-Driven MRP and Purchasing
🧠 Why It Matters
The Supply Chain Snapshot is more than just an inventory report — it’s a live forecasting tool that gives you complete visibility into how your inventory will look days, weeks, or months ahead. By mastering this feature, you’ll be able to:
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Prevent inventory shortages before they happen
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Optimize purchasing and replenishment strategies
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Reduce excess inventory and carrying costs
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Streamline communication between supply chain and finance teams
🎯 Ideal For
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NetSuite users managing inventory and supply chain operations
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Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers using NetSuite ERP
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NetSuite administrators and consultants
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Teams implementing MRP and demand planning
