How Repack Orders Works — Step by Step
- Select Repack Type — Choose whether you're splitting a lot into smaller packages, combining partial lots, or repackaging into different configurations.
- Select Source Lots — Browse available lots with the auto-suggestion engine that recommends lots based on FEFO (First Expired, First Out), FIFO, or custom rules.
- Define Output Configuration — Specify the output items, quantities, and lot numbers. For a lot split, define how many output lots you need and the quantity for each.
- Review & Generate — Review the repack summary showing input lots, output lots, and quantities. Repack Orders generates the NetSuite work order automatically.
- Work Order Execution — The generated work order processes through NetSuite's standard workflow. When completed, inventory is adjusted — source lots are consumed and output lots are received — with full traceability.
Real-World Example: Private Label Repackaging
A food distributor buys bulk product and repackages it under multiple private labels. A 2,000 lb lot of granola needs to be split into 500 retail bags under Brand A and 300 bags under Brand B. Repack Orders handles the lot split, creates appropriate work orders for each private label, and maintains traceability from the original bulk lot through to every retail package — critical for recall management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Repack Orders maintain lot traceability?
Yes, complete traceability. Every output lot links back to its source lot(s). This genealogy is maintained through the NetSuite work order, providing full forward and backward traceability for recalls, quality investigations, and compliance audits.
Can Repack Orders handle expiration date management?
Yes. The auto-suggestion engine prioritizes lots by expiration date (FEFO) to minimize waste. Output lots can inherit the source lot's expiration date or be assigned new dates based on your business rules.
Does it work with serialized items?
Repack Orders supports lot-tracked items in NetSuite. For serialized inventory, the system handles the serial number reassignment as part of the repack work order process.
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Repack Orders — Repacking & Lot Management for NetSuite
Repack Orders brings streamlined repacking workflows to NetSuite. Whether you're splitting bulk lots into smaller packages, combining partial lots, relabeling products for different customers, or repackaging items into new configurations, Repack Orders handles it all with full lot traceability.
The Repacking Challenge
Many manufacturers and distributors need to repackage products after initial production. A bulk chemical needs to be split into smaller containers. Multiple partial lots need to be combined. Products need relabeling for private-label customers. NetSuite doesn't have a native repacking workflow, so companies resort to manual inventory adjustments that break lot traceability. Repack Orders solves this.
Key Capabilities
Lot Splitting
Split a single lot into multiple smaller lots while maintaining full traceability. The system tracks the parent-child relationship between the original lot and all split lots.
Lot Combining
Combine multiple partial lots into a single lot. Repack Orders validates compatibility (same item, same specifications) and creates a new lot with full provenance tracking.
Auto-Suggested Lots
Smart lot selection suggests which lots to use based on FEFO (First Expired, First Out), FIFO, or custom rules. Reduce waste by automatically prioritizing lots closest to expiration.
Automatic Work Order Generation
Repack Orders automatically generates the appropriate work orders in NetSuite, ensuring proper cost accounting and inventory movements. No manual adjustments needed.
Full Traceability
Maintain complete lot genealogy through every repacking operation. Know exactly which input lots went into which output lots — critical for food safety, pharmaceutical compliance, and recall management.
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