How PlanetTogether APS connects to Oracle NetSuite
Pre-built bi-directional connector
Per PlanetTogether, the connector imports work orders, bills of material, routings, items and sales orders from NetSuite, and publishes schedules back using NetSuite custom fields and records.
What data moves
| From | To | Data | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| NetSuite | PlanetTogether | Work orders, BOMs, routings, items, sales orders and inventory | Scheduled import or manual refresh before a planning run |
| PlanetTogether | NetSuite | Planned start and end dates, resource assignments and sequence | Planner publishes the schedule |
| NetSuite | PlanetTogether | Work order completions and operation progress | Next import cycle |
Setting it up
- 1Define scheduling scopeDecide which plants, work centers and order types PlanetTogether will schedule, and which stay manual.
- 2Clean routing and BOM dataRoutings need realistic setup and run times and work centers that map to schedulable resources.
- 3Create NetSuite custom fieldsAdd the fields and records that receive scheduled dates and resource assignments, and expose them on work order forms.
- 4Configure the connectorSet up integration credentials, import filters and the mapping of NetSuite entities to PlanetTogether objects.
- 5Model resources and constraintsDefine resources, calendars, shifts, material constraints and sequencing rules such as changeovers.
- 6Run in shadow modeCompare APS schedules to actual execution for several weeks before the shop floor relies on them.
- 7Publish and trainAgree how often schedules are published back and who owns changes made directly in NetSuite.
What usually breaks
- !Bad routing times make a beautiful schedule that nobody can hit. Fix standards before blaming the tool.
- !Overwriting: if planners also edit dates in NetSuite, the next publish can overwrite or conflict with their changes.
- !Stale inventory data: schedules built on yesterday's receipts promise materials that are not there.
- !Mismatched work centers: NetSuite work centers that do not match modeled resources leave operations unscheduled.
- !Custom fields only hold dates, not the reasoning, so shop supervisors see a date change without knowing why.
A private AI layer across both systems
Why did this order move
Compare successive schedule versions with ERP changes and explain in plain language whether a late material, a rush order or a resource change moved a work order.
Data quality review before planning
Scan routings, BOMs and work orders for missing times, unmapped work centers and negative inventory before an import, and list fixes for a planner to approve.
Plan versus actual questions
Answer questions such as which work centers consistently run longer than routing standards, drawing on schedules and completed operations.
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NetSuite Manufacturing and Item Record Types Reference
Find the record id for assembly items, BOMs, revisions, routings and the manufacturing transactions, with a note on what each is for.
When something else fits better
- NetSuite's own Manufacturing Scheduler SuiteApp is enough for basic work order scheduling inside the ERP.
- Delfoi Planner is another finite scheduling option that integrates with NetSuite.
- A well-maintained spreadsheet or whiteboard can still work for simple, low-mix shops.
Frequently asked questions
Is the NetSuite connector pre-built?
PlanetTogether describes it as a pre-built bi-directional connector. You still need to configure mappings, create the receiving custom fields and records in NetSuite, and model your resources and constraints in the scheduler.
What does PlanetTogether write back to NetSuite?
According to PlanetTogether, schedules are written back via NetSuite custom fields and records, including planned start and end times and resource assignments. NetSuite remains the system of record for orders, inventory and costs.
Does it replace NetSuite MRP?
Not usually. Material planning can stay in NetSuite while PlanetTogether handles finite-capacity sequencing of the orders. Decide early which system owns planned order creation to avoid conflicting recommendations.
How long before schedules are trustworthy?
It depends mostly on data quality and how well routing times reflect reality. Plan for a shadow period where you compare schedule and actuals, then refine standards and constraints before relying on it.
Pairing documented at www.planettogether.com/integrations/netsuite . PlanetTogether APS is a product of PlanetTogether; Netray is independent and not affiliated with either vendor.