NetSuite Release 2025.1 for Retailers, Distributors and Manufacturers
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Introduction
Each time NetSuite releases a major update, there’s always a key theme or message that encapsulates the essence of the new features. In Release 2025.1, NetSuite emphasizes enhancing efficiency and automation—crucial considerations in today’s high labor costs and inflation environment. NetSuite is clearly focused on further embedding itself in businesses that manage inventory and warehouses. Given the current economic climate, tighter control over receiving, stocking, tracking, and shipping products is no longer just a nice-to-have; it has become necessary for companies striving to operate more cost-effectively. NetSuite is poised to capitalize on this growing trend.
The NetSuite team at AlphaBOLD has analyzed the new features in Release 2025.1 and compiled a list of the top five most impactful enhancements for businesses using NetSuite to manage inventory, warehouses, and fulfillment processes. Whether you’re a retailer, distributor, or manufacturer of any product type or size, these features can help you maximize your NetSuite investment.
Product Area: Warehouse Management (WMS)
Value: High
Effort to Deploy: High
Release 2025.1 brings significant enhancements to NetSuite’s warehouse management capabilities. Our top picks include:
- Pick Task Decomposition: Supports wave-based or zone picking, breaking down large tasks into smaller batches for increased efficiency.
- Replenishment via Cart Process: Simplifies inventory movement, reducing processing time and improving inventory accuracy.
- Partial Pick Reversal: Offers greater control when correcting picking errors by splitting warehouse orders, ideal for warehouses with large volumes of pallets. Some AlphaBOLD clients are already getting ready to start using this functionality as soon as their instance is upgraded!
Product Area: NetSuite Connectors
Value: High
Effort to Deploy: High (if customization is required)
The NetSuite Connectors, especially those for platforms like Shopify B2B and Salesforce, have been upgraded to improve data flow between NetSuite and external systems. This is crucial for companies relying on EDI and 3PL integrations, as the connector ensures real-time data synchronization and reduces manual data entry.
Further Reading: Shopify Integration with NetSuite
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Request a DemoProduct Area: Inventory Management - CSV Import
Value: High
Effort to Deploy: Medium
While this might seem like a minor enhancement, expanding CSV import functionality to include Item Fulfillment and Receipt record types marks a significant step forward in achieving more efficient data management—particularly for companies processing high volumes of transactions through EDI, 3PL vendors, or third-party applications that are not integrated with NetSuite through connectors or APIs. One AlphaBOLD client has already deployed this feature and it will save them hours of data processing time every week!
Product Area: SCM Mobile
Value: Medium
Effort to Deploy: Medium
Early adopters of SCM Mobile may have been disappointed by the lack of key functionalities. However, significant enhancements to this mobile app have been made, including more intuitive, customizable interfaces, faster data processing, and new barcode printing capabilities. These improvements make SCM Mobile much more powerful and user-friendly for warehouse operations.
Product Area: Supply Planning
Value: Medium
Effort to Deploy: Medium
NetSuite has heavily invested in enabling companies with complex supply chains to rely fully on NetSuite without needing third-party solutions. New features like Scoped Planning Repository Refresh and Supplier Filtering will give companies greater control over their supply chain operations, especially when responding quickly to customer demand and internal transfer needs.
Further Reading: NetSuite Implementation Cost
Gain Control Over Complex Supply Chains
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Request a DemoWhat’s Next?
Before rolling out any of these features, we strongly recommend testing them in a sandbox environment. Proper setup, user training, and a phased rollout are critical to realizing the full value of the 2025.1 enhancements.
At AlphaBOLD, we work with businesses across industries to ensure they get the most from their NetSuite investment. Whether you want to implement these new features or evaluate NetSuite as your next ERP platform, our team is here to help you make confident, future-ready decisions.
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