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Enhancing Operational Efficiency in the Manufacturing Industry

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TL;DR: Techfino helped MES Fire, a mid-market fire protection manufacturer, eliminate hundreds of manual labor hours per month by building a custom iPad-based application for dynamic item creation and automated print labeling — powered by NetSuite SuiteScript, Vue.js, Bootstrap.js, and Harvest Chosen. The solution enabled MES Fire to scale operations and expand to new production facilities.

NetSuite Batch Manufacturing Results at a Glance

“We've worked with the Techfino team for several years.”

“We've worked with the Techfino team for several years.”

They are our go-to resource for manufacturing and production related NetSuite functionality.”

“They are our go-to resource for manufacturing and production related NetSuite functionality.”

Techfino developed complicated NetSuite features where no out of the box or 3rd party solution existed.”

“Techfino developed complicated NetSuite features where no out of the box or 3rd party solution existed.”

Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances: NetSuite Manufacturing Case Overview

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Industry

Manufacturing

Size

Mid-Market

Challenge

MES Fire, a mid-market fire protection manufacturer, faced a growing bottleneck in their built-to-order production process. Every custom fire protection product required manual item creation and print labeling by floor operators, generating hundreds of labor hours of rework each month. Without an automated system, scaling production to new facilities was impossible while maintaining consistent quality and operational speed across their custom product line.

Netsuite Services

Financial Consultin, NetSuite Manufacturing, Custom SuiteScript Development and Third-Part App Integration

Website

https://www.meslifesafety.com/

THE CHALLENGE

NetSuite Batch Manufacturing Integration Challenges

Before partnering with Techfino, Phoenix’s batch manufacturing depended on a third-party MES (BatchMetrics). Loosely structured SQL tables and shifting rules made the handoff to NetSuite brittle. Inside the business, ownership gaps slowed decisions: a key finance owner was out, power users weren’t active across RTR, PTP, OTC, DTB, and MFG, and scope creep diluted accountability.

Legacy data was incomplete or inconsistent, complicating conversion. By go-live, many users hadn’t tested - creating a chaotic first week that demanded heavy real-time guidance.

The Solution

The flexible, scalable NetSuite platform - implemented by Techfino - gave Phoenix the foundation to integrate seamlessly with BatchMetrics while ensuring the system could evolve with the business.

Techfino embedded alongside Phoenix leadership to stabilize a moving implementation and design for the realities of batch manufacturing. The brief was clear: make NetSuite the source of truth, keep production flowing, and harden the ERP/MES handoff so daily work wouldn’t hinge on brittle rules or manual patches.

Enhance Flow Custom Workflows & Scripts

To address the complexity of Phoenix’s integration with BatchMetrics, Techfino delivered 28 integration flows and 17 custom scripts to keep critical data moving, and engineered targeted workarounds where iPaaS coverage fell short. As BatchMetrics conventions evolved, Techfino adjusted mappings and validations to preserve data integrity without slowing the floor.

Close Gaps Custom Records & SuiteScript

Next, Techfino covered the entire work-order lifecycle. Where the connector could not manage WO issues, completions, closes, and inventory status changes, Techfino introduced custom records and SuiteScript to ensure every step was captured, auditable, and reversible when needed. That closed gaps that previously forced offline tracking or rework and gave finance clean downstream signals.

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Reduced Downstream Adjustments with Standardized Inventory Transactions 

Units of measure were the second domino. Phoenix sells and ships in customer-friendly containers, but manufactures by weight. Techfino standardized inventory transactions in kilograms and layered in specific-gravity conversions for volumetric orders so pick/pack/ship aligned with what customers saw. PDFs reflected the shipped UOM, eliminating confusion between weight and volume and reducing downstream adjustments.

Testing, Training, & Governance

With testing compressed and roles in flux, Techfino provided on-site hypercare - triaging issues in real time, cleaning and reloading critical data, and coaching users through day-one processes. Techfino also pushed governance: clearer ownership for core workstreams, earlier test cycles, and crisp design docs. The result was not only a stabilized system but a team that trusted it.

Results

NetSuite Batch Manufacturing Integration Challenges

Before partnering with Techfino, Phoenix’s batch manufacturing depended on a third-party MES (BatchMetrics). Loosely structured SQL tables and shifting rules made the handoff to NetSuite brittle. Inside the business, ownership gaps slowed decisions: a key finance owner was out, power users weren’t active across RTR, PTP, OTC, DTB, and MFG, and scope creep diluted accountability.

Legacy data was incomplete or inconsistent, complicating conversion. By go-live, many users hadn’t tested - creating a chaotic first week that demanded heavy real-time guidance.

Customization That Works in the Real World

Netsuite Solutions

NetSuite Customization

Techfino’s custom NetSuite solutions are built to extend the capabilities of NetSuite through integrations and third-party solutions. They integrate seamlessly into existing setups, enhancing NetSuite’s functionalities to address unique business processes, requirements, and demands.

KEY FEATURES

Scalability

Scalability

As businesses grow, their needs evolve. SuiteApps are designed to scale with the business, supporting increased complexity without compromising performance.

Integration

Integration

These apps are built to integrate smoothly with NetSuite, ensuring that data flows between systems without manual intervention, thereby reducing the risk of errors and improving efficiency.

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KEY BENEFITS

Enhanced Functionality

Enhanced Functionality

Extends NetSuite’s core feature set with specialized tools that match the way manufacturers actually work - while maintaining visibility across quoting, production, and finance.

Improved Efficiency

Improved Efficiency

Automates handoffs between ERP and shop-floor systems and reduces manual rework, so teams spend less time fixing data and more time shipping product.

Streamlined Operations

Streamlined Operations

Operate from a unified system and avoid juggling disparate processes - even when external systems have rigid constraints.

NetSuite’s Manufacturing Suite

NetSuite’s Manufacturing Suite is designed for manufacturers and offers a comprehensive set of tools to plan, execute, and manage manufacturing operations. This suite is integrated within NetSuite’s ERP system, providing real-time visibility into various manufacturing processes.

KEY FEATURES

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Production Management

Manage all aspects of production from the shop floor to the top floor, improving production efficiency with detailed work center and routing management.

Delivery, Shipment

Supply Chain Management

Enhances visibility across the entire supply chain, enabling better decision-making and more effective control over supply chain operations.

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Quality Management

Provides tools to define inspection plans that assess the quality of received and produced goods, ensuring product quality meets the required standards.

KEY BENEFITS

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Increased Visibility

Real-time data from all areas of manufacturing operations helps improve decision-making and operational efficiency

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Cost Reduction

Optimized production planning and inventory management lead to reduced production costs and minimized waste.

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Improved Customer Satisfaction

Better quality control and production efficiency ensure that customer demands are met more reliably and promptly.

NetSuite Batch Manufacturing Implementation FAQ

How did Techfino customize NetSuite for MES Fire's manufacturing needs?

Techfino developed a custom iPad-based application for MES Fire using NetSuite SuiteScript, Vue.js, Bootstrap.js, and Harvest Chosen. The solution automated dynamic item creation and print labeling for their built-to-order fire protection product line, replacing a fully manual process and eliminating hundreds of labor hours per month.

What technologies did Techfino use in MES Fire's custom NetSuite application?

The custom solution for MES Fire was built with NetSuite SuiteScript for backend logic, Vue.js for the dynamic front-end interface, Bootstrap.js for responsive iPad layout, and Harvest Chosen for enhanced item-selection components — all integrated natively within the NetSuite platform.

How many labor hours did MES Fire save with Techfino's solution?

Techfino's custom NetSuite application eliminated hundreds of manual labor hours per month for MES Fire by automating the dynamic item creation and print labeling process that previously required manual configuration for every built-to-order product.

Can Techfino build custom iPad applications for NetSuite?

Yes. Techfino builds custom iPad-optimized applications embedded within NetSuite using SuiteScript and modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js and Bootstrap.js. These solutions allow floor operators to interact with NetSuite data in real time, directly from a tablet on the production floor.

What is SuiteScript and how does it extend NetSuite for manufacturers?

SuiteScript is NetSuite's built-in JavaScript API that lets developers create custom workflows, automated scripts, and user interfaces within NetSuite. For manufacturers like MES Fire, SuiteScript enables automation of complex built-to-order processes, custom item creation logic, and real-time integration between production floor applications and the ERP system.

Does Techfino support built-to-order manufacturing workflows in NetSuite?

Yes. Techfino specializes in customizing NetSuite for built-to-order manufacturers. For MES Fire, this included automating the full item-creation workflow, dynamic print labeling, and enabling expansion to new production facilities with consistent, repeatable processes powered by custom SuiteScript development.

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