Managing Landed Costs In NetSuite - Explained

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Written By Emile L.S. Racette

Setup, Templates, Vendor Bills & Reporting

Managing Landed Costs in NetSuite: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this walkthrough, Racette Consulting’s Ryan Fischels breaks down how to enable and use NetSuite’s Landed Cost functionality — from initial setup to applying costs across transactions.

You’ll learn:

  • How to enable Landed Cost in NetSuite

  • Three methods for cost allocation:

    • Manual — Add landed cost manually at the transaction level

    • Template — Set up reusable templates for recurring charges

    • Vendor Bill — Link vendor bills directly to transactions for automated allocation

  • Troubleshooting tips and when to use each method

  • Pros and cons of Manual vs. Template vs. Vendor Bill workflows

  • Real examples to show how each method impacts your reporting

Emile L.S. Racette
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