{"id":614,"date":"2025-07-25T11:19:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T14:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linearsm.com.br\/?p=614"},"modified":"2025-11-05T13:15:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T16:15:56","slug":"bom-bill-of-materials-como-estruturar-e-melhorar-a-gestao-de-producao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linearsm.com.br\/en\/bom-bill-of-materials-como-estruturar-e-melhorar-a-gestao-de-producao\/","title":{"rendered":"BOM (Bill of Materials): How to Structure and Improve Production Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"614\" class=\"elementor elementor-614\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-551108ef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"551108ef\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-447a7269 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"447a7269\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Introduction<\/h5>\n<p>In production management, few elements are as strategic as the BOM - Bill of Materials. More than just an inventory, the BOM is the heart of the production process: it connects engineering, purchasing, manufacturing and logistics. A well-defined structure reduces errors, improves planning and guarantees complete traceability. But how do you organize and use this resource efficiently?<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we explain the concept of BOM, its main types and good practices for structuring and optimizing this essential component of the production chain.<\/p>\n<h5>What is BOM (Bill of Materials)?<\/h5>\n<p>The BOM is a structured document that lists all the components, sub-components, raw materials and instructions needed to manufacture a product.<\/p>\n<p>It works like a production \"recipe\", specifying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Items and exact quantities needed<\/li>\n<li>Hierarchical structure of the components<\/li>\n<li>Assembly order<\/li>\n<li>Technical data and reference codes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5>Most commonly used types of BOM<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Engineering BOM (EBOM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It describes the product as designed by engineering. It focuses on the functionality and structure of the product.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good Manufacturing (MBOM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Organized to reflect the production process. Includes operational data such as routings, workstations and assembly sequence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good Salesmanship (SBOM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It groups together products or sales kits, making it useful for companies with a high level of personalization.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5>Why is BOM so important?<\/h5>\n<p>A well-structured BOM has a direct impact:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accuracy in materials planning (MRP)<\/strong><br \/>It avoids stock-outs or overstocking, ensuring that everything is available at the right time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration between areas<\/strong><br \/>Engineering, purchasing, production and logistics now operate with a common information base.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduction of errors and rework<\/strong><br \/>By detailing each stage and component, BOM reduces the risk of operational failures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traceability and quality control<\/strong><br \/>It allows you to easily identify the batches of materials used, which is crucial for audits and recalls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5>Good practices for structuring an efficient BOM<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standardize nomenclatures and codes<\/strong><br \/>Use a consistent system to describe materials, units and references. This avoids duplication and facilitates searches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Use a clear hierarchical structure<\/strong><br \/>Organize the BOM levels into a tree, with well-defined main components, subsets and raw materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automate and integrate with ERP and APS systems<\/strong><br \/>Managing bills of materials manually is prone to errors. Integrated systems guarantee real-time updates and greater reliability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Version control<\/strong><br \/>Record each change in the BOM and link the correct versions to production orders, avoiding rework.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make maintenance and updating easy<\/strong><br \/>Keep track of changes and involve all impacted areas in the review process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5>How can the use of technology improve your BOM?<\/h5>\n<p>Advanced planning software and modern ERP systems make this possible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Automatic generation of lists based on product settings<\/li>\n<li>Simulations of the impact of changes<\/li>\n<li>Synchronized updating between engineering and production<\/li>\n<li>Real-time cost visibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What's more, with optimization solutions such as <strong>Otimix<\/strong>The BOM can be connected to mathematical planning models, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for efficiency throughout the production chain.<\/p>\n<h5>Conclusion<\/h5>\n<p>The BOM is much more than just a technical document - it is a key component of production management. Structuring and maintaining an efficient BOM improves communication between areas, reduces costs and increases the industry's ability to respond to market demands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to know how Linear's solutions can support your company in the intelligent management of BOM and production planning?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enter <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/linearsm.com.br\/en\/contato\/\">contact<\/a> <\/strong>with our team.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction In production management, few elements are as strategic as the BOM - Bill of Materials. More than just an inventory, the BOM is the heart of the production process: it connects engineering, purchasing, manufacturing and logistics. A well-defined structure makes it possible to reduce errors, improve planning and guarantee complete traceability. 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