Discussions
Join us for complimentary one-day events around the world and step into a future fueled by AI and limitless potential. Explore new breakthroughs, sharpen your skills, and connect with experts who are shaping what’s next. Experience bold keynotes, interactive learning, and connections that span the global NetSuite community. Discover what's next at SuiteConnect Tour 2026.
NetSuite has launched SuiteSuccess Wholesale Distribution Edition, in Japan. Please join us the webinar on February 12 that introduces NetSuite solution with demos and case studies for Wholesale Industry.
Register Now
Have questions or experiences to share? Post your Release 2026.1 questions and join discussions in the Release 2026.1 category.
Expiration dates with demand and supply planning
Is there a solution for taking into account lot expiration dates related to demand and supply planning?
For example, given this scenario for Lot Numbered Inventory Item 12345:
* Current date: 5/8/2018
* Inventory quantity on hand: one lot of quantity 100, expiring 6/1/2018
* Demand: one sales order for quantity 50 to be shipped 6/5/2018
* No open purchase orders or transfer orders
Desired result:
* Recommend a purchase of 50 to arrive before 6/5, given that the current quantity on hand will expire before the sales order must ship.
I haven't seen this in any demos or documentation, but it seems like there must be a solution that doesn't require customization, since expiration dates are standard on lot records, and NetSuite supports demand and supply plans.