Engineering BOM (Bill of Materials)

SolutionEngineering bill of materials data can be automatically synchronized with manufacturing BOMs by enabling integration with ERP systems and providing BOM control

Any authorized team or department can all have access to BOMs throughout the design process

Users already accustomed to working with BOMs will be able to effortlessly organize product data using a familiar tool

The system’s revision control functionality allows multiple revisions of an engineering BOM to be approved and used for reference and sent on collaboration routes, which allows users to redline and suggest changes without affecting the primary approved version

MasterControl updates automatically, creating a new instance of an engineering BOM with each new revision of components

Engineering BOMs automatically update with new revisions, creating a new instance of a BOM in the process

The “Where Used” feature displays precisely where a part is being used across multiple BOMS, which permits users to immediately understand the impact of a single part change

Once changes are approved and communicated, the system ensures that all involved parties are accountable for subsequent actions

In-process changes can be instantaneously viewed buyers or planners since the engineering BOM is integrated with the larger document management system, which helps the organization avoid costly mistakes

Because authorized suppliers can be granted limited access to the system at any point in the design process that allows them to mark up design files and associated BOMs, designs will never have to be reworked after manufacturing has commenced

MasterControl simplifies modification tracking by allowing users to easily monitor changes to components (along with any supporting markups and feedback) at any versioning point, starting with initial creation

The system is based on a “continuous compliance” methodology and allows authorized users to accurately review and trace the compliance status of components and quickly determine the regulatory status of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, which safeguards each product from regulation violations

Potential bidders can be granted limited access to necessary documentation within the system, which results in a wider range of potential suppliers and more competitive quotes