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BOM
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BOM (Bill of Materials)

Bill of Materials

Structured list of components, quantities and relationships required to build a product or assembly.

Examples

  1. 01The BOM for an electric scooter lists 312 parts in 5 levels, from the complete scooter down to each screw in the battery pack.
  2. 02Before release, engineering, purchasing and production review the BOM to make sure every part has a supplier and a lead time.
  3. 03An open question on the BOM, such as a missing cable length, must be closed before the pilot build gate.

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