BOM Search

Overview

Below is a business-focused explanation of the BOM Search report, written for practical operational and decision-making use within Dafater.

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Report Name: BOM Search

Module: Stock
Report Type: Analytical / Search Report
Business Context: Bill of Materials (BOM)

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Overview: What This Report Provides

The BOM Search report helps businesses quickly identify and analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs) based on items, components, and their relationships.
It answers key questions such as:

• Which BOMs use a specific raw material or component?
• What finished or semi-finished products depend on a particular item?
• Are there multiple BOMs for the same item?
• Which BOM is currently active and usable?

This report is especially valuable for production planning, inventory control, procurement, and cost analysis.

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When and Why to Use This Report

Use the BOM Search report when you need to:

• Assess the impact of a component shortage or price change
• Identify all products affected by a change in raw material specification
• Review and compare multiple BOM versions for the same item
• Support production planning and procurement decisions
• Validate whether the correct BOM is active before manufacturing

It is commonly used during: - Material planning and purchasing - Costing reviews - Engineering or design changes - Production issue investigations

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Key Columns and Their Business Meaning

Typical columns in the BOM Search report include:

• BOM
  Identifies the specific Bill of Materials. Useful when tracking or comparing different BOM versions.

• Item (Finished or Parent Item)
  The product that will be manufactured using the BOM. Helps identify what you are producing.

• Component Item
  Raw material or sub-assembly used in the BOM. Critical for understanding material dependency.

• Quantity
  Shows how much of the component is required per unit of finished product. Helps estimate material consumption and cost impact.

• UOM (Unit of Measure)
  Indicates how the quantity is measured, ensuring clarity for purchasing and inventory handling.

• Is Active / Is Default
  Confirms whether the BOM is currently approved for use. Prevents accidental use of outdated BOMs.

• Company
  Useful for organizations managing multiple business units or legal entities.

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Available Filters and Their Business Purpose

The report typically allows filtering by:

• Item
  Find all BOMs related to a specific finished product or component.

• BOM
  Narrow results to a particular BOM for review or validation.

• Company
  Ensure BOMs are relevant to the correct business entity.

• Is Active
  Focus only on BOMs that are currently approved and usable.

• Component Item
  Identify all products that depend on a specific raw material.

These filters help decision-makers quickly isolate relevant BOMs without reviewing unnecessary data.

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How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions

• Risk Analysis
  If a component appears in many BOMs, it represents a high supply risk. Any shortage or price increase will affect multiple products.

• Cost Impact Assessment
  Reviewing quantities across BOMs helps estimate how material price changes will influence overall product cost.

• Production Readiness
  Confirm that active and correct BOMs exist before scheduling production.

• Standardization Opportunities
  Identify similar BOMs that could be standardized to reduce complexity and costs.

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Common Use Cases and Scenarios

• Procurement Planning
  Determine which products will be affected if a supplier delays a key raw material.

• Engineering Change Management
  Identify all BOMs impacted by a design or material change.

• Manufacturing Troubleshooting
  Trace production issues back to specific BOMs or components.

• Inventory Optimization
  Understand component usage patterns to avoid overstocking or stockouts.

• Audit and Compliance Reviews
  Ensure only approved and active BOMs are being used in production.

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Summary

The BOM Search report in Dafater is a powerful decision-support tool that provides visibility into how products are built and how materials flow through manufacturing. By clearly showing relationships between finished goods and components, it enables better planning, risk management, and cost control across the business.

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Report Information

• Module: Stock
• Related DocType: BOM
• Report Type: Script Report
• Standard: Yes