How Project2Prod Works — Step by Step
- Create a Project — Set up your project in NetSuite with milestones and budget.
- Assign to Work Orders — Link the project to one or more manufacturing work orders. Project2Prod maintains this connection throughout the production lifecycle.
- Auto-Created Tasks — As work order operations are defined, Project2Prod automatically creates corresponding project tasks. Your project plan reflects your manufacturing reality.
- Production Executes — Manufacturing proceeds normally. As operators complete operations and log time, Project2Prod captures hours and costs.
- Automatic Timesheets — Labor hours logged against manufacturing operations automatically generate project timesheets. No double-entry by shop floor workers.
- Planned vs. Actual — Project managers see real-time planned versus actual hours and costs for every work order linked to their project.
Real-World Example: Custom Equipment Manufacturer
A manufacturer of industrial ovens builds custom units — each one is a project. A single oven project includes 15 work orders for fabrication, welding, wiring, insulation, and assembly. Project2Prod links all 15 work orders to the oven project, auto-creates 40+ project tasks from the routing operations, and tracks every hour and dollar from shop floor to project P&L. The project manager sees that welding is 20 hours over budget while fabrication is on track — actionable intelligence that was previously invisible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Project2Prod work with NetSuite's standard project module?
Yes. Project2Prod extends NetSuite's native project management capabilities by adding the manufacturing integration layer. It uses standard NetSuite projects, tasks, and timesheets.
Can one project have multiple work orders?
Yes. Complex projects routinely have dozens of linked work orders. Project2Prod aggregates costs and hours from all linked work orders into the project view, giving you a complete picture.
Is Project2Prod suitable for engineer-to-order?
Absolutely. Engineer-to-order manufacturers are the primary users of Project2Prod. Each customer order becomes a project, engineering creates the BOMs and routings, and Project2Prod connects the manufacturing execution back to the project for complete cost tracking and schedule management.
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Project-Based Manufacturing for NetSuite
Project2Prod bridges the gap between project management and manufacturing in NetSuite. For manufacturers who build custom products, manage complex assemblies, or run engineer-to-order operations, Project2Prod connects your projects directly to the shop floor.
The Project-Manufacturing Disconnect
In NetSuite, projects and work orders live in separate worlds. Project managers track milestones, budgets, and timelines. Manufacturing tracks work orders, routing, and shop floor status. But for project-based manufacturers, these are the same work. Project2Prod unifies them.
Key Capabilities
Project-to-Work-Order Linking
Assign projects directly to work orders. When a work order is created for a project, Project2Prod maintains the link so every manufacturing cost, hour, and milestone flows back to the project automatically.
Auto-Created Project Tasks
When manufacturing operations are defined, Project2Prod automatically creates corresponding project tasks. No double-entry — your project plan reflects your manufacturing plan in real-time.
Project-Based Scheduling
Schedule manufacturing operations within the context of project timelines. See how production schedules align with project milestones and delivery commitments.
Cost Tracking — Planned vs. Actual
Track planned versus actual hours and costs at both the project and work order level. Know exactly where your project stands financially with real-time manufacturing cost data.
Automatic Timesheet Generation
As workers log time against manufacturing operations, Project2Prod automatically generates project timesheets. This ensures accurate labor cost allocation without requiring workers to enter time twice.
Project Segmentation
Apply project segmentation to work order items for granular cost tracking. Break down project costs by phase, deliverable, or any custom segment within your manufacturing operations.
Industries That Benefit
Project2Prod is ideal for engineer-to-order manufacturers, custom fabricators, aerospace and defense manufacturers, capital equipment builders, construction product manufacturers, and any NetSuite manufacturer managing complex project-based production.
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