Create a New BOM

Create a New BOM

Purpose: To outline the process for creating a new standard bill of material.

1. Open BOM
1. From the part master record of the part number for which the bill of material will be created, left-click the BOM button on the window tool bar. The BOM Window will appear.
   
   
2. Add Components
1. Left-click the Add button on the window tool bar and a menu will appear.
   
   
2. Left-click Add New Part and the Part Master Search Window will appear.
   
   
3. The component to be added may be selected by double-clicking the applicable record or by highlighting the applicable record and left-clicking the OK button. The BOM Component Information Window will appear.
   
   
4. Enter the relevant information about the component. Special attention should be given to the following fields:
   NOTE: The following fields are the only mandatory fields for utilizing the standard BOM functionality.
1. Seq (Sequence) - Verify the sequence number is formatted in accordance with your organization policies and procedures.
2. Quantity - Verify the quantity of the component
3. UM (Unit of Measure) - Verify the unit of measure related to the quantity of the component
4. Cond (Condition) - Verify the preferred condition of the component
5. Left-click the OK button on the window tool bar to save the component to the BOM
6. Repeat these steps to add the entire list of components to the BOM
3. The BOM is automatically saved after adding or modifying individual components.
4. The BOM window may be closed by left-clicking the Close button on the window tool bar.