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NetSuite for Transport & Logistics in New Zealand

Project Salsa implements Oracle NetSuite for NZ transport, freight, and logistics operators. We unify quote → dispatch → track → POD → invoice on one cloud platform—plus analytics and multi-entity consolidation for groups.

Information systems are revolutionising the efficiency, control and management capabilities of transport operators, providing visibility into logistics operations and supply chains which were never before possible.

With NetSuite, Project Salsa is empowering modern transport operators to know more, plan better, work moving assets more effectively and boost the bottom line.

Who this is for

Line-haul carriers, couriers, last-mile providers, 3PLs, and freight forwarders who need faster dispatch, error-free billing, ePOD automation, and live margin visibility across depots and entities.

Your end-to-end flow

NetSuite for Transport and Logistics brings together everything you need to run your business—quote and rate card management, dispatch and capacity planning, real-time tracking and proof of delivery, automated billing, profitability analytics, and group consolidation—delivering a complete solution for transport providers.

Quote & Rate Cards
Build lane/zone/weight-break rates, fuel levies and accessorials; standardise contracts and SLAs.
Dispatch & Capacity
Plan trips and runs, balance capacity, support cross-dock, and keep ops informed in real time.
Tracking & Proof of Delivery
Capture scan events and ePOD; manage exceptions before they impact billing or customer promises.
Automated Billing
Trigger invoices from ePOD or milestones; handle surcharges, demurrage and contract billing rules.
Profitability & Analytics
Run/job margin, OTIF, exception trends, and executive roll-ups with dashboards and warehouse views.
Group Consolidation
Multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation and tax for NZ-based groups expanding across borders.

NetSuite Transportation and Logistics Key Features

Flexible Finance and Accounting Solutions

  • Access complete, real-time insight into your finances with intelligent, integrated accounting features.
  • Securely accept and process electronic payments from your customers.
  • Easily track, manage, and report on your company’s fixed assets and depreciation.
  • Close your books with confidence, delivering fast and accurate financial reports.
  • Maintain robust security, support compliance needs, and access a full audit trail.
  • Customise and keep track of business processes and workflows.
  • Quickly view financial performance with built-in or tailored reporting tools.

Financial Planning Made Simple

  • Model and review unlimited “what if” scenarios to compare actual results to projections and keep forecasts current.
  • Set up rolling 12-month forecasts and monitor how actual results differ from targets.
  • Consolidate driver-based plans using tailored data entry sheets, reusable formulas, and allocation options.
  • Enable easy, self-service reporting for teams across your business.

Customer Relationship Management

  • View every customer interaction—across all channels—in a single, unified profile.
  • Build detailed customer profiles using behavioural and interaction data, instantly available to sales, marketing, and support teams.
  • Create targeted segments for focused, personalised promotions, cross-sell, and upsell campaigns.
  • Measure and understand the full lifetime value of each customer.
  • Lower service costs, boost satisfaction and retention, and deliver consistent customer experiences on every channel.

Complete Business Management Across Borders

  • Handle currency, tax, and compliance requirements at the local level, with seamless consolidation and management of global entities.
  • Gain global visibility into your entire business, including sales forecasts and marketing campaigns, across multiple languages and currencies.
  • Efficiently manage inventory and order fulfilment across all locations.
  • Operate multi-country, multi-store, and multi-site ecommerce from a single NetSuite account—including country-specific websites and online stores. 

Revenue Management

  • Easily automate revenue recognition to ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting.
  • Generate and send invoices automatically at set intervals.
  • Schedule contract renewals in advance or set reminders to follow up on upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
  • Offer services with flexible pricing and duration options to meet your business needs.

Manage production and supply as if it’s all in-house, with full transparency and control.

NetSuite offers a global, real-time view of your inventory—no matter where it’s produced or who is manufacturing it. 

Key Benefits

  • Real-time, global inventory visibility
  • Simplified management for vendor, contract manufacturer, and 3PL locations
  • Comprehensive Distribution Requirement Planning (DRP) for multi-site operations
  • Easy collaboration with supply chain partners

Spend Management

  • Streamline purchase approvals so you can procure goods and services efficiently.
  • Manage recurring procurement with negotiated terms, tiered pricing, and pre-set delivery schedules.
  • Ensure purchases follow your company’s compliance thresholds and guidelines.
  • Automate the entire procurement process from requisition through payment.
  • Accept a wide range of credit, debit, and electronic payment options online.
  • Set and monitor budget controls to keep spending on track.
  • Simplify timesheet and expense submissions with easy-to-use online tools.
  • Access real-time insights into spending patterns across your organisation.

Reporting and Analytics

  • Stay compliant and meet reporting requirements with custom, timely reports.
  • Build dashboards and reports that combine operational and financial data with real-time KPIs.
  • Analyse performance by department, location, funding source, and more.
  • Provide instant, clear visibility for all stakeholders—from summary to transaction level.
  • Protect your data with robust security, access controls, and fully auditable business processes.

Comparison: NetSuite vs TMS + Accounting (quick take)

  • Single platform: Finance, contracts, billing, analytics, and ops on one data model.
  • With your TMS: Keep specialised route optimisation; let NetSuite handle contracts, rating, billing and financials—no double-entry.
  • Scales with you: From single-depot to multi-entity groups with consolidated reporting.
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FAQs

Can NetSuite replace our TMS—or should it complement it? For many NZ operators, NetSuite complements a specialised TMS: it manages contracts, rating, billing, financials, and analytics while the TMS handles route optimisation and driver workflow.
How fast can we go from ePOD to invoice?

Many teams pilot ePOD-triggered invoicing in the first phase (around 60–90 days) once contract rules and surcharges are configured.

Can we manage multiple depots, entities and currencies? Yes—NetSuite’s multi-entity capabilities support NZ groups with consolidated views and local tax handling.
Do drivers need a NetSuite license for ePOD? No—typical patterns use integrated mobile/ePOD apps that push events to NetSuite.
How does NSAW help with profitability? NSAW gives run/job margin, exception trends, and OTIF analytics to spot and fix leakage quickly.
We already own a warehouse system—can it stay? Yes. Keep WMS/TMS where they’re strong; integrate to NetSuite for orders, inventory, billing, and finance to remove re-keying.
How do you stage the rollout? Finance first (stability), then contract rating + billing, then dispatch/ePOD automation and analytics—each with clear exit criteria.
Do you offer a no-obligation demo or workshop? Yes—book a 20-min fit call or schedule a Lunch & Learn (free, two hours, at your office).

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