What is meant by Bill of material processing?
The term "Bill of Materials (BOM) Management" refers to the process of creating, managing, and updating bills of materials that detail the components and materials of a product or assembly. BOMs are essential documents in production, logistics, and product management that define the structure and composition of products.
Typical software functions in the area of "Bill of Materials Management":
- BOM Creation: Tools for creating and structuring bills of materials with hierarchical levels.
- Version Control: Management of different versions of BOMs and tracking of changes.
- Component Management: Adding, removing, or replacing components in the BOM.
- Quantity Calculation: Automatic calculation of required quantities for each component based on production quantity.
- Cost Analysis: Calculation of total product costs based on the costs of individual components.
- Integration with ERP Systems: Linking BOM data with other business processes such as procurement and inventory management.