Modules
Assembly and Bill of Materials
Define product compositions and process assembly orders.
The Bill of Materials (BOM) feature lets you define how finished products are assembled from component items. Navigate to Inventory > BOM for definitions and Inventory > Assembly for assembly orders.
Bill of Materials
A BOM defines the components needed to build a finished product.
Creating a BOM
- Navigate to Inventory > BOM
- Click New BOM
- Select the finished product (must be an existing inventory item)
- Add component items with required quantities
- Save the BOM
BOM Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Finished Product | The item being assembled |
| Components | List of required items and quantities |
| Assembly Cost | Optional labor or overhead cost per assembly |
Assembly Orders
Assembly orders consume component items and produce finished goods.
Processing an Assembly
- Navigate to Inventory > Assembly
- Create a new assembly order
- Select the BOM
- Enter the quantity to assemble
- The system checks component availability
- Complete the order to update stock levels
Stock Impact
When an assembly is completed:
- Component item quantities are decreased
- Finished product quantity is increased
- Inventory value is recalculated based on component costs plus assembly costs
Example
A BOM for "Desktop Computer" might include:
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 |
| RAM Module | 2 |
| Hard Drive | 1 |
| Case | 1 |
| Power Supply | 1 |
Assembling 10 desktop computers would consume 10 CPUs, 20 RAM modules, etc.
Related
- Inventory - General inventory management
- Landed Costs - Allocating additional costs to inventory