What is a Bill of Materials (BOM)? | SimpleManufacturing™

Example of a manufacturing Bill of Materials showing components and subassemblies

What Is a Bill of Materials (BOM)? A Bill of Materials (BOM) is the complete list of raw materials, purchased components, manufactured subassemblies, quantities, and instructions required to build a finished product. In manufacturing, the BOM serves as the product’s structural blueprint. It connects engineering, purchasing, inventory, production, costing, quality, and document control so every […]