Staying competitive in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry means more than offering great products. It demands speed, agility, data visibility, and operational efficiency, all of which traditional ERP systems or spreadsheets often fail to provide. That's where Oracle NetSuite comes in.
If you're a CPG manufacturer stuck juggling manual processes, siloed systems, or aging on-premise solutions, it's time to consider how NetSuite ERP can simplify your operations and fuel your growth.
Why Modern CPG Businesses Need a Unified ERP
Modern CPG manufacturers are under pressure to:
- Launch new products quickly
- Enter new markets and sales channels (D2C, B2B portals)
- Streamline supply chains and production
- Make data-driven decisions fast
Yet many are still working with disconnected accounting, inventory, and ecommerce systems that require manual workarounds. The result? Missed insights, high operational costs, and difficulty scaling.
NetSuite solves these challenges with a single, unified cloud platform that integrates financials, supply chain, CRM, inventory, ecommerce, and more—designed specifically to support the evolving needs of CPG businesses.
7 Reasons NetSuite Stands Out for CPG Manufacturers
Here’s how NetSuite delivers measurable value:
1. Real-Time Financial Visibility
NetSuite Financials streamlines the full quote-to-cash and procure-to-pay cycles with automated workflows and real-time dashboards. It allows for:
- Automated billing and revenue recognition
- Multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation
- Dynamic general ledger segmentation
- Robust budgeting and reporting tools
For CPG businesses managing multiple SKUs, vendors, and sales channels, this means accurate, timely insight into profitability and performance.
2. Advanced Inventory and Demand Planning
NetSuite’s inventory management tools help avoid stockouts and reduce excess inventory with:
- Automated reorder points based on historical demand and lead times
- Real-time inventory alerts
- Centralised visibility across all warehouses and locations
Its demand planning module uses historical data or forecasts to ensure you always have the right products at the right time.
3. Integrated Supply Chain Control
From product data management to inbound shipments and supplier portals, NetSuite streamlines the entire supply chain.
The Supply Chain Control Tower gives schedulers and planners real-time visibility across suppliers, inventory, and purchase orders to make faster, better-informed decisions.
4. Manufacturing Intelligence with WIP & Routings
NetSuite lets manufacturers define work centers, routings, and production timelines. You can:
- Track labor and materials consumed
- Analyse production costs
- Optimise scheduling
- Support lean manufacturing practices
This ensures operational efficiency from raw materials to finished goods.
5. Global Capabilities with NetSuite OneWorld
Have subsidiaries or sales across countries? NetSuite OneWorld enables:
- Multi-entity management
- 190+ currencies and 27+ languages
- Country-specific tax and compliance support
You get centralised control with localised flexibility—crucial for expanding CPG brands.
6. Built-in CRM for a 360° Customer View
NetSuite CRM connects marketing, sales, and customer service into a single view of the customer lifecycle. With real-time data, your teams can upsell, cross-sell, and support customers more effectively.
7. Ecommerce Built for CPG
NetSuite’s SuiteCommerce allows manufacturers to build B2B or D2C ecommerce portals with:
- Mobile-optimised, personalised experiences
- Integrated inventory and pricing
- Real-time order and customer data
This is essential for CPG brands looking to sell directly to consumers or distributors.
What Sets NetSuite Apart from Other ERP Options?
- Prebuilt industry best practices: NetSuite includes CPG-specific KPIs, dashboards, workflows, and reports that reduce setup time and increase value from Day One.
- Cloud-first architecture: With everything running on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, NetSuite is built for security, scalability, and performance.
- Continuous innovation: NetSuite updates regularly with zero disruption, and you can customise it without compromising future upgrades.
- Built for change: Whether you’re launching new products, expanding globally, or pivoting channels, NetSuite grows with your business.
The Bottom Line
Consumer packaged goods manufacturers need an ERP system that moves as fast as the market does. NetSuite’s unified platform provides the agility, automation, and insights necessary to compete—and win—in today’s ever-changing CPG landscape.
Don’t let outdated systems hold you back. If you’re ready to streamline your operations, launch faster, and gain full visibility into your business, NetSuite is the solution.
Thinking About Making the Switch?
We help CPG manufacturers migrate from legacy systems to NetSuite with minimal disruption. Let’s talk about how we can support your ERP journey.
