What are all the item types existing in NetSuite and how to use them?

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In NetSuite, there are several types of items that can be created and used in different ways. Here are some of the main item types: 1. Inventory Item: These are items that you stock and sell. They are tracked in your inventory and can be sold on sales orders, invoices, and cash sales. 2. Non-Inventory Item: These are items that you sell but do not stock in your inventory. They can be used for drop-shipments or special order items. 3. Service Item: These are services that you provide to customers. They can be used on sales orders, invoices, and cash sales. 4. Other Charge Item: These are miscellaneous charges that you can add to sales transactions. They can be used for things like shipping and handling charges, rush charges, or other miscellaneous fees. 5. Kit/Package Item: These are groups of items that are sold together as a single unit. They can include any combination of inventory, non-inventory, and service items. 6. Assembly Item: These are items that are built or assembled from other items in your inventory. They are used to track the cost of the components and the value of the finished goods. 7. Matrix Item: These are groups of related items that share the same attributes but have different variations. They are used for items that come in different sizes, colors, or other variations. To create a parent-child relationship between two inventory items, you can use Matrix items. If you want to create a kit of items, you can use the standard item type available as a kit item. However, you might need to enable some features in your NetSuite account to use these item types, such as the advanced inventory module. For designing your item catalog, NetSuite offers a lot of flexibility. You can use classes, departments, locations, and custom segments to organize your items and track their performance. The challenge is often in tracking costs and efforts, not in analyzing sales and items. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******