New to netsuite and was hopping to get some insight on how best to configure our ordering process. We would like to use the preferred stock level and reorder point features through the order items flow which I have tested and seems to work well. The catch is that we have one distribution center where we order our product to and then send transfer orders out to stores. For the intital order of a new product, how do I get the recommended order quantity to sum all locations instead of just individual locations? does that make sense?

Yes it makes sense what you want to do, however, this is not simple/native behavior from the reorder point/stock level. You can either build some custom stuff with searches/workflows/scripts/etc, give demand planning a try (I think it might be able to handle with distribution logic), or try a more complex solution like a suiteapp to drive your replenishment orders.

Rad will do, thanks for the quick response! Also COYG

Also May want to look into the Accounting Preference\Order Management Tab for Purchasing: Default Location for Purchase orders...

Excellent, thanks for the insight! Salesforce developer here, attempting to adjust to wonderful world of netsuite. I really appreciate the help

@Blake further the Adam's comment, please look the potential of using:

Accounting Preferences > Items/Transactions > Inventory > Centralize Purchasing In A Single Location

Check this box to consolidate inventory purchasing into one location, if you handle inventory in several locations.

You can order and receive all inventory in only one location and then transfer it to your other locations.

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When this preference is enabled, go to Transactions > Order Items to create your purchase order. Then, after you receive the order, distribute the inventory to your locations by going to either of the following:

Transactions > Replenish Location

Transactions > Transfer Inventory

Brilliant thanks @David B