What is a Bill of Materials?
A Bill of Materials (BOM) is a detailed list that manufacturers use to see what materials and parts they need to make a product. It includes everything from raw materials to tiny components and shows how much of each item is required.
This document helps manufacturers plan their purchases, control inventory, and ensure they have everything needed to avoid delays and reduce waste during production.
What do you need inside your Bill of Materials Template?
You need to ensure that the components of your products are clear for your manufacturer.
- Part Number: A unique identifier for each component or material.
- Part Name: A descriptive name for each item.
- Description: Detailed information about the part, such as specifications or characteristics.
- Quantity: The amount of each item needed for the production, or this is normally called as consumption of the product.
- Unit of Measure: The unit in which the quantity is measured (e.g., pieces, kilograms).
- Notes: Any additional information or special instructions relevant to the part or material.
- Procurement Type: Information on whether the part is purchased, manufactured in-house, or subcontracted.
- Supplier Information: Details about the supplier of the part, if applicable.
- Cost: The cost of each item.
- Lead Time: The time it takes to acquire the item.
- Reference Designators: Identifiers that specify where each part fits in the product assembly or typically called “placement”.
What has changed in the last 10 years?
None! There is no suprises on this, as the industry hasn’t been evolving.
Brands and companies still uses traditional product definition document or techpack in fashion, or just an excel sheets to share details of their product with their manufacturer. However,
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