What is a bill of materials?

A bill of materials (BOM) is an itemized list of materials, components, instructions, and requirements needed to create an end product or deliverable. Though typically used in product development and manufacturing, you can create a BOM for almost any project, from software development to marketing campaigns.

What is a manufacturing bill of materials (BOM)?

A manufacturing bill of materials (BOM) comprises all the assemblies and parts required to construct a finished item ready to be shipped. It also incorporates the packaging materials required to send the product to the customer.

How do I create a bill of materials (BOM)?

The most efficient and accurate way of creating a BOM is to use bill of materials software. Bill of materials software streamlines the process of building assemblies and sub-assemblies by automatically informing you what quantities are required, where to find them, and whether they’re available.