What is a bill of materials used for?

A bill of materials lists all components required to assemble a final product.

It includes:

• Part numbers
• Designations
• Quantities
• Hierarchical structure

Used for:

• Material requirements planning (MRP)
• Process planning
• Work instructions

Synonyms in various industries:

• Recipe (food industry)
• Material list (construction)

Integrated BOMs unify different departments’ views for centralized coordination.