Bill Of Material (BOM) Management

Prepare and manage accurate Bill Of Materials (BOMs) with SimpleManufacturing to streamline production, improve decision-making, reduce errors, and maintain high-quality standards.

Why BOM Management is Essential

• Accuracy and Efficiency
  Reduce errors and ensure smooth manufacturing by accounting for all components.
• Cost Management
  Track each component’s cost to improve budgeting and financial planning.
• Inventory Control
  Maintain optimal inventory levels, preventing shortages or overstocking.
• Production Planning
  Use BOMs as a roadmap for scheduling and resource allocation.
• Quality Control
  Ensure correct components are used for consistent product quality.
• Traceability
  Easily trace component origin for compliance and quality assurance.
• Collaboration
  Serve as a central reference for engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams.

Key Elements of a BOM in SimpleManufacturing™

• Bill Of Material Level (Hierarchy of items)
• Part Number (Unique identifier)
• Part Name (Descriptive name)
• Quantity required for assembly
• Unit of Measure
• Description and specifications
• Procurement Type (Make, Buy, Phantom)
• Lead Time
• Cost per item
• Supplier Information
• Revision Level
• Assembly Instructions

Advanced BOM Features in SimpleManufacturing™

• Primary / Alternate Parts
• Approved Vendor / Manufacturer Part Numbers
• Document Links (CAD, Assembly Drawings, Work Instructions, Gerbers, X-Y Data)
• Router / Traveler / Process Workflows
• Reference / Drawing Locations
• Review / Approval Options
• Reports (Indented BOM, AVL, Inventory Availability, Excel Export)
• Comprehensive Search (by part number, vendor, revision)
• Data Change History
• Labor / Outside Processing Standards