Which type of item can include various item types such as inventory items and non-inventory items?

The correct answer is that an item group can include various item types such as inventory items and non-inventory items. An item group serves as a way to organize and categorize different types of items in Netsuite, allowing users to create a bundle of items that can be sold or managed together. This facilitates streamlined processes when handling items that share a common purpose or functions.

For instance, an item group could combine different inventory items (physical goods kept in stock) with non-inventory items (goods that are tracked differently, often purchased for services or not kept in stock), making it easier to manage diverse product offerings under a single entity. This capability enhances visibility and reporting across various item types, contributing to effective inventory management and sales strategies within the system.

Other item types, such as assemblies or serialized items, have more specific functionalities and tracking requirements, limits on how they can be grouped or combined with different item types, which makes item groups more versatile in this context.