Is a list of raw materials, components, sub-assemblies, sub-components, consumable parts and the quantities of each needed to manufacture an end product.
May be used for communication between manufacturing partners, or confined to a single manufacturing plant.
Can have other variable and specialized forms:
EBOM (Engineering BOM)
CBOM (Configurable or Sales BOM)
SBOM (Service BOM)
Are the base element of manufacturing Routers and Inventory Valuation
BOMs contain, at a minimum, the following elements:
Understand what you're building. Look at it. Hold it. Be it.
List all parts. Be complete and detailed, even if you think it’s obvious what goes in the product.
Avoid creating multiple part numbers for the same item. A part number means one thing only.
Ensure that part numbers have a specification, drawing, data sheet, etc.
List exact quantities of each item.
Be consistent with the UOM (Unit Of Measure) (inch, feet, meters, ounces, etc.)
Include reference designators if appropriate. (usually on EBOMs)
Ensure the BOM corresponds exactly to assembly documents, routers, etc.
Include assembly documentation or a hyper-link to it.
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