Bill of Material (BOM)
Also known as: bill of material, bill of materials, bom, material list, parts list
A structured document that lists all the raw materials, components, parts, subassemblies, and quantities required to manufacture or assemble a finished product.
A Bill of Material (BOM) acts as the complete recipe for building a product. It identifies every item needed, the quantity required, and often includes part numbers, descriptions, and assembly relationships. Manufacturers, procurement teams, and logistics providers use the BOM to plan purchasing, production scheduling, inventory management, costing, and quality control. An accurate BOM helps ensure that the correct materials are available at the right time, reducing production delays and costly errors.
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