Introduction
The Bill of Material is the formula or recipe used to determine what components, proportion of those components, and production steps are needed for a specific product. BOMs are the backbone of a consistent product offering and ensure a consistent and accurate production process. Recognizing that BOMs constantly evolve, Bottleneck allows multiple versions of a single BOM for continuous improvement and revision. Bottleneck’s BOM tool facilitates collaboration between manufacturers and brands, enabling quick changes and progress implementation on the production floor.
Utilizing the BOM function within Bottleneck
Types of BOMs
Bottleneck offers a range of BOM types to cater to every possible manufacturing need. The journey begins with the Formula BOM, acting as the production recipe. For instance, it determines the precise amount of sugar to add to a specific volume of liquid in the kettle. Once your product takes shape, the Packaging BOM steps in to streamline your bottling, labeling, and packaging material planning. The process advances with the Secondary Packaging BOM, which guides you in packing your finished goods into a case or onto a pallet. Lastly, for products requiring only shipment - often referred to as 'kit' goods - the Kit BOM is there to help you organize the necessary materials for a customer kit. Bottleneck's array of BOM types offers a comprehensive solution, making every step of the production process organized and efficient.
Collaborating with a Customer
With a brand who utilizes the Bottleneck Brand, you can collaborate on BOMs directly through Bottleneck, allowing you to cut down on emails and discussion time. Brand Orgs can draft and publish different BOMs which the Manufacturing Org can approve or reject, therefore allowing the manufacturer to control the BOMs they produce.
Stages of Development
Bills of Materials (BOMs) are subject to frequent revisions, a reality that Bottleneck caters to by enabling manufacturers and brands to make regular updates within the platform. Much like other elements in the production process, BOMs initially assume a "DRAFT" status before they're finalized. This draft can then be transitioned to a "PUBLISHED" status by either the brand or manufacturer, opening it up for review by the other party. Depending on the review outcomes, the BOM status can be further updated to "APPROVED" or "REJECTED". To maintain the clarity and efficiency of your BOM records, Bottleneck provides a deletion function, allowing you to remove outdated or unnecessary BOMs from your system.
Quality Control
Every task you undertake in the production process will possess distinct quality control (QC) parameters. Consider, for instance, sauce production, where reaching a specific temperature could be a critical control point. To address this, Bottleneck enables you to design a QC template customized to each BOM. Once created, these templates are automatically associated with their respective BOMs and are imported into each corresponding work order that's scheduled, ensuring consistent quality checks throughout your process.
Readiness Check?
What are the different options available for the "Type" field when adding a new Bill of Material (BOM) in Bottleneck, and which type was chosen for the espresso martini example?
What are the different options available for the "Type" field when adding a new Bill of Material (BOM) in Bottleneck, and which type was chosen for the espresso martini example?
The different options available for the "Type" field when adding a new BOM in the Bottleneck system are "Formula," "Packaging," "Secondary Packaging," or "Kit." For the espresso martini example, the chosen type was "Formula.”
How does Bottleneck's BOM tool enhance collaboration between manufacturers and brands and contribute to the production process?
How does Bottleneck's BOM tool enhance collaboration between manufacturers and brands and contribute to the production process?
Bottleneck's BOM tool enhances collaboration by allowing multiple versions of a single BOM for continuous improvement and revision, facilitating quick changes and progress implementation on the production floor.
Why might a user choose to create multiple revisions of a BOM, and what happens when a new revision is created in the Bottleneck system?
Why might a user choose to create multiple revisions of a BOM, and what happens when a new revision is created in the Bottleneck system?
Users might choose to create multiple revisions of a BOM when the recipe or instructions for a product change over time. When a new revision is created in the Bottleneck system, it automatically generates a new version of the BOM with the updated information. Each revision represents a different set of instructions or components for producing the same product.
How does Quality Control implement with each BOM?
How does Quality Control implement with each BOM?
Quality Control forms can be created and standardized underneath a BOM, which means that each time a production is run with the BOM, it will require the attached QC form.
How does Bottleneck handle the situation when an inventory item for a component (e.g., martini) does not exist in the system while adding it to a BOM?
How does Bottleneck handle the situation when an inventory item for a component (e.g., martini) does not exist in the system while adding it to a BOM?
When an inventory item for a component (e.g., martini) does not exist in the system while adding it to a BOM, Bottleneck offers the option to create the inventory item on the fly. This means that users can directly add the new component to the BOM and, if needed, specify its properties in the system. Once created, the new inventory item can be associated with the BOM to be used in the production process.
Key Takeaways
The Bill of Material (BOM) is a formula used to determine the components, proportion of those components, and production steps needed for a specific product.
Bottleneck offers multiple types of BOMs for different stages of the manufacturing process, which include Formula BOM, Packaging BOM, Secondary Packaging BOM, and Kit BOM.
The BOM tool enhances collaboration between manufacturers and brands, and facilitates quick changes and progress implementation on the production floor.
Bills of Materials (BOMs) are subject to frequent revisions, and Bottleneck allows multiple versions of a single BOM for continuous improvement and revision.
Bottleneck's BOM tool enables designers to customize quality control parameters for each BOM, ensuring consistent quality checks throughout the process.