How Delfoi Planner connects to Oracle NetSuite
SuiteApp reading and writing NetSuite records
Delfoi states Planner is a certified SuiteApp. It reads work orders, routings and demand from NetSuite and writes achievable dates back. Confirm specific objects and fields with Delfoi during scoping.
What data moves
| From | To | Data | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| NetSuite | Delfoi Planner | Work orders, routings and demand | Scheduled or on-demand load |
| Delfoi Planner | NetSuite | Achievable dates for orders and operations | Planner releases the plan |
| NetSuite | Delfoi Planner | Order status and completions | Next load |
Setting it up
- 1Scope the planning problemList the constraints that matter: equipment, materials, tools, people, changeovers.
- 2Install and authorize the SuiteAppInstall in a sandbox and create a role with access to the records Planner reads and updates.
- 3Check master dataRouting times, work centers, calendars and BOMs must be present and credible.
- 4Model constraintsConfigure resources, shift calendars, tool availability and sequencing rules in Planner.
- 5Validate against historyReplay a past period and compare the generated schedule with what happened.
- 6Go live in one areaStart with one plant or line, then extend once planners trust the output.
What usually breaks
- !Infinite versus finite: NetSuite MRP will still create orders without capacity limits, so decide how Planner dates feed back into purchasing and promise dates.
- !Incomplete constraints produce optimistic schedules, particularly for tools and skills.
- !Date conflicts if NetSuite users also change dates directly.
- !Master data quality: missing routing times quietly distort sequencing.
- !Change management: planners accustomed to spreadsheets may override the tool unless the logic is explained.
A private AI layer across both systems
Explaining achievable dates
Show which constraint, material, machine or tool, drove each order's date, in plain language, for sales and customer service.
Pre-run data checks
Scan NetSuite data for missing times, unmapped work centers and impossible dates before each planning run.
What-if drafting
Take a request such as a rush order and summarize which orders would slip, leaving the decision with the planner.
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Finite Capacity Scheduling Worksheet
Load jobs against a work center with setup, run time and available hours per day, and see the hours and days of work you are committing.
When something else fits better
- NetSuite's Manufacturing Scheduler SuiteApp is enough for basic scheduling.
- PlanetTogether is another finite scheduling product with a NetSuite connector.
- Rules-based scheduling in spreadsheets can serve low-complexity shops.
Frequently asked questions
What does Delfoi add that NetSuite lacks?
Delfoi positions Planner as finite, constraint-based scheduling on top of NetSuite's infinite-capacity planning, sequencing work across equipment, materials, tools and personnel so promised dates reflect actual capacity.
Is it a certified SuiteApp?
Delfoi states that it is. Because certification status can change, confirm it in the SuiteApp Marketplace listing or with your Delfoi contact during evaluation.
Where do achievable dates go?
Delfoi describes writing achievable dates back to NetSuite. Agree in advance which fields hold them and who is allowed to change them, so the ERP and the scheduler do not contradict each other.
Do we still need NetSuite MRP?
Typically yes for material planning. Planner schedules the work, while NetSuite continues to manage items, inventory, purchasing and costs.
Pairing documented at delfoi.com/?p=24497 . Delfoi Planner is a product of Delfoi; Netray is independent and not affiliated with either vendor.