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The role of a Bill of Materials in optimizing your inventory management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

However, effectively dealing with these challenges and optimizing a manufacturing business’ processes is challenging without adopting and implementing a Bill of Materials (BOM) to accompany an organization’s ERP system. What is a Bill of Materials? It records all the parts, materials, and processes used on the factory floor.

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A Guide to the Benefits of a Bill of Materials (BOM)

EazyStock

It is worthwhile to document how each component is procured e.g. the manufacturer, or supplier used, the lead time, whether it is made-to-order or off-the-shelf etc. With an accurate bill of materials, stock levels can be optimized. Procurement type. The Importance of having a Bill of Materials. Less wastage.

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Reshoring Or Not, What is Manufacturing? 4 Questions to Ponder with Real American Manufacturers

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. Recently even, the A.T.

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Lean Manufacturing: Is it Really Worth It? 16 Big Benefits Say, “Yes.”

GlobalTranz

Lean systems have provided a formidable operating strategy for leaders determined to achieve and maintain optimal operational systems and customer satisfaction levels. Inventory records, product specs, shipping documents contain errors. Close coordination with suppliers is necessary to optimize your lean manufacturing program.