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Audience: Customer
Module: Manufacturing
Time to complete: 10–15 minutes
Applies to: Manufacturing-enabled plans
Quick answer
A bill of materials (BOM) defines the components and quantities required to produce a product.
Step-by-step
1. Go to the Manufacturing module
2. Create a new BOM
3. Select the finished product
4. Add required raw materials or components
5. Define quantities and units
6. Save the BOM
Why BOMs matter
BOMs enable:
• Accurate material planning
• Consistent production
• Reliable cost calculations
Common mistakes
• Incomplete BOMs
• Incorrect quantities
• Mixing units of measure
Best practice
Update BOMs whenever the product or process changes.
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