NetSuite Catch Weight Solution

Handle products with variable quantity/weight per item for accurate tracking, pricing, and inventory.

What is the Catch Weight solution in NetSuite?

The Catch Weight solution in NetSuite is a powerful inventory management system designed to handle products with variable weights and quantities. This solution is essential for businesses dealing with items like fresh seafood, meat, poultry, and other products where each piece has a different weight. Catch weight management solves a common business challenge: selling products by the piece while pricing them by weight. When you place an order for catch weight items, the system initially uses an average or estimated weight to calculate pricing. However, when the order is actually fulfilled, each item is weighed individually to capture its exact “catch weight.” The final billing is then automatically adjusted based on these actual weights, ensuring customers pay precisely for what they receive.

Why do businesses need Catch Weight solution?

Product Weight Variability:

No two pieces of fresh fish, cuts of meat, or blocks of cheese weigh exactly the same. This natural variation makes standard inventory management challenging.

Accurate Pricing

The solution enables businesses to provide fair, weight-based pricing while maintaining operational efficiency during order processing.

Inventory Transparency

NetSuite's catch weight functionality clearly identifies variable weight items in the system, helping customer service teams manage orders more effectively.

Flexible Unit Conversion

The system handles the conversion between different units of measure at fulfillment time, automatically adjusting prices based on actual weights.

Key features of NetSuite's Catch Weight solution

Automatic Unit Conversion

The solution converts between physical units (pieces, cases) and weight-based measurements (pounds, kilograms) during every transaction. This automation eliminates manual calculations and significantly reduces pricing errors.

Live Inventory Updates

Inventory levels update instantly as catch weight adjustments are made, ensuring your entire system reflects accurate stock quantities across all locations and departments.

Advanced Batch Tracking

Every catch weight item can be tracked by batch or lot number, providing complete traceability from source to sale. This feature is crucial for food safety compliance and quality control requirements.

Flexible Pricing Options

The solution supports sophisticated pricing models that automatically adjust based on actual weights. You can set customer-specific rates, volume discounts, and promotional pricing that all work seamlessly with variable weight calculations.

Multi-Warehouse Management

Whether you operate from one location or multiple warehouses, the system provides centralized visibility and control over all catch weight inventory, making it easier to manage stock levels and transfers.

Detailed Analytics and Reporting

Generate comprehensive reports that track catch weight performance, inventory turnover, pricing accuracy, and stock management efficiency. These customizable reports help optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities.