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The Top 5 BOM Management Mistakes That Could Be Costing Your Business

Need to create a bill of materials (BOM), but are not sure what to include? Learn how to create accurate product assembly records. ...

The Ultimate Guide to PLM Software

This guide covers a key topics including the key phases of NPD, product lifecycle stages, essential elements of PLM software, and more. ...

What is a Bill of Materials (BOM) and How Do You Create One?

Need to create a bill of materials (BOM), but are not sure what to include? Learn how to create accurate product assembly records. ...

Managing Your BOM: Spreadsheets vs. Product Lifecycle Management

Manufacturers rely on the item, assembly, documents, and related product record information that is included in a bill of materials (BOM) ...

Are You Still Managing Your Bill of Materials (BOM) in Spreadsheets?

Learn why managing your product record and bill of materials (BOM) in spreadsheets introduces revision confusion and costly production errors. ...

Choosing the Right Bill of Materials Software – BOM Management

To properly manage the bill of materials (BOM) with electrical, mechanical, and software components—you need an intelligent BOM software solution. ...

Accurate Multilevel Bills of Materials (BOMs) Result in Great Products

A multilevel bill of materials, also known as an indented BOM, provides the complete recipe for building a finished product. ...

Managing The Device Master Record (DMR) to Comply with 21 CFR Part 11 and Part 820

The device master record (DMR) is an all-encompassing collection of documents and records that must be controlled per FDA 21 CFR Part 820. ...

ERP and PLM: Complementary Systems Drive Manufacturing Success

ERP and PLM systems are complementary systems that can communicate with each other, yet support distinct business needs. ...

Scrap and Rework: How Can You Reduce Errors and Cut Costs

Scrap and rework costs are a manufacturing reality impacting organizations across all industries. Scrap and rework is caused by many things ...

Manufacturing BOMs (MBOMS) Are Critical to Successfully Build Products

We explain what manufacturing bill of materials (MBOMs) are and explore how they are different than engineering BOMs. ...

What is an Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM)?

An Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) defines a product as designed, listing components, parts, and subassemblies. Created using CAD or EDA, it ensu...