Workflows in NetSuite aren't just for approvals — they can also streamline your Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations with subtle but powerful automation.

One helpful action I’ve used in multiple implementations is:
Automatically setting the status of a Vendor Bill (e.g., Pending Approval or Open) based on custom business rules.

Why This Is Useful:

In some companies, not all vendor bills require approval — for example:

• Bills under a certain amount
• Trusted vendors (like utilities or pre-approved service providers)
• Recurring bills imported via CSV or integrations

Rather than relying on users to manually set the bill to “Open,” you can let a workflow handle it.