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Planning a BOM

A BOMA stock assembly and process costing system, which provides facilities to specify the structure of finished items in terms of sub-assemblies and components. is a list of items needed to build a product.

An example of a basic BOM is shown below.

A bicycle is made up of a frame, saddle, two wheels and a set of gears. This type of BOM is known as a single-level BOM. This displays a list of items used to make up the finished product; in this case, the bicycle.

A BOM can also be made up of a number of sub-assemblies. The diagram below shows a multi-level BOM. It displays all componentsRaw materials used to manufacture finished goods. and sub-assemblies that are directly or indirectly used in the finished product.

Using the example of a bicycle, the wheel and frame can be classed as sub-assemblies. Whilst the company may not sell the frame or wheels separately, they are used to make the final product.

If a sub-assemblyWhen raw materials or components make a part of a finished product. The sub-assembly may be combined with other components or with other sub-assemblies in the manufacture of finished goods. is made for specific use in a BOM, it can be a phantom BOM.

The stock code for the phantom BOM does not appear at a higher level. For example, the wheel sub-assembly consists of a tyre, rim and spokes. The frame requires alloy tubing and welding equipment. Both require manufacturing, setup and additional labour costs.

When creating a BOM, consider how your finished item is made up and if there is an associated phantom BOM. In addition, consider how you want to apply additional costs to the BOM.


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