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Bill of materials or BOM features provide powerful tools for managing production and planning processes.
For starters, version control allows manufacturers to seamlessly phase out outdated components by maintaining multiple versions of a BOM with different effective dates. This ensures smooth transitions and adaptability to changing production needs.
Additionally, sub BOM control offers flexibility by allowing sub-BOMs to be handled independently or alongside the parent production, catering to diverse planning and sales scenarios.
To enhance efficiency, subcontractor support simplifies outsourcing by automatically generating purchase orders for external vendors during master planning.

Production processes can also adapt dynamically with quantity-dependent BOMs, which enable manufacturers to select specific BOM versions based on order size.
For example, a smaller order might use one version, while a larger one switches to another. The system also supports multisite production, where components of a product can be produced at different sites. By organizing production levels within the BOM structure and defining site-specific routes, businesses can maximize resource utilization across locations.
Lastly, phantom BOMs introduce a streamlined approach to production by pulling inventory only when required. This feature is especially valuable in engineering, reducing complexity while maintaining flexibility.
It’s recommended to avoid deep hierarchies of phantoms in repetitive manufacturing to improve system performance.
Pre-exploded BOMs and routes offer a more efficient alternative for complex setups.
Together, these features make BOMs a cornerstone for efficient and adaptive manufacturing operations.