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What is a bill of materials used for?

A bill of materials lists all components required to assemble a final product.

It includes:

  • Part numbers
  • Designations
  • Quantities
  • Hierarchical structure

 

Used for:

  • Material requirements planning (MRP)
  • Process planning
  • Work instructions

 

Synonyms in various industries:

  • Recipe (food industry)
  • Material list (construction)

 

Integrated BOMs unify different departments’ views for centralized coordination.

Further explanations of terms.

Efficient and flexible warehouse management

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