Bill of Materials (BOM)
List all the materials and components needed to manufacture a product.
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AnyDB
The Bill of Materials (BOM) template is designed to represent and manage the structure of a product by listing all components, subcomponents, quantities, and costs. It supports recursive linking to other BOM documents, enabling multi-level assemblies and detailed manufacturing planning.
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Description
This template provides a structured format to document all the parts required to build a finished product. Each row includes component identifiers, quantity, unit cost, and total cost per line item. Users can also link to additional BOM records for subcomponents, creating a nested and recursive assembly structure.
It includes visual badges to track the total cost and total number of components, as well as fields for the assembly name, responsible person, and revision dates. Calculations are built-in to provide automatic cost rollups, and files or drawings can be attached for each part.
Key Data Stored
- Assembly Name and Responsible Person
- Assembly Revision Date
- Component List:
- Part Number
- Quantity Required
- Unit Cost
- Total Cost per Item
- Visual Reference Files or Images
- Subcomponent References – links to other BOM templates
- Recursive Rollups – total cost and total component count including sub-BOMs
- Badges for Assembly Name, Total Components, and Total Cost
Business Use Cases
- Manufacturing Planning – Track all materials needed for production at any level of complexity.
- Cost Estimation – Calculate the complete cost of building an assembly, including labor and materials.
- Product Design & Engineering – Manage the structure of complex products and subassemblies.
- Procurement Preparation – List all parts required, ready for purchase request or vendor interaction.
- Inventory Forecasting – Understand part demand across multiple assemblies.
Why This Template is Powerful
- Supports Recursive Structure – Link multiple BOMs for subassemblies, enabling full product hierarchies.
- Auto-Rollup of Costs and Quantities – Keeps totals up-to-date as subcomponents change.
- Visual Clarity – Attach media, label parts, and highlight critical components.
- Manufacturing-Ready – Provides a single view of everything needed for production and assembly.
- Scalable for Any Industry – Works for electronics, furniture, automotive, and more.
This template transforms how manufacturing and production teams manage complexity—providing real-time clarity into the structure, cost, and readiness of every product build.