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Accounting Inventory Reports: Using bill of materials (BOM) to assemble and issue items

The use of BOM and to issue item assembly

Updated over 2 months ago

Before you set the Bill of Material and Item assembly you need to set item maintenance with categories:

  • Finished good

  • Raw Materials

  • Packaging Materials

  • Labour Costs

To set the Bill of Material:

  1. Access the Bill of Materials:

    • Navigate to Inventory & Services and select Build from Bill of Materials.

    • Click on Add Materials to begin.

  2. Add Finished Goods and Materials:

    • Search for the Finished Good Item you want to assemble.

    • Add the following components:

      • Raw Materials (e.g., No. 1 Raw Materials)

      • Packaging Costs

      • Labour Costs

      • Specify the required quantities for each component.

  3. Create Multiple Sets:

    • You can group materials into Set/Built No. 1, which includes a list of raw materials, packaging, and labour costs.

    • If needed, create a separate group as Set/Built No. 2 with different raw materials, packaging, and labour costs.

  4. Assign to Finished Goods:

    • Assign each set (No. 1 or No. 2) to the same Finished Good Item or apply them to different Finished Goods as required.

Steps for Item Assembly:

  1. Access Item Assembly:

    • Navigate to Inventory & Services and select Build from Item Assembly.

  2. Select Supplier:

    • In the Supplier No. field, use the arrow-down key to select ASSM/999.

  3. Add Details:

    • Add the Finished Good item.

    • Specify the quantity.

    • Enter the BOM (Bill of Materials) Number.

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