Here is a guide for how to define the structure and process of your finished goods.
In DigitBridge, a Bill of Materials (BOM) defines how a finished product is built—including the processes it goes through and the raw materials it consumes. Each BOM is assigned to a single SKU that represents the final item produced. This SKU can then be used by multiple WIP jobs during manufacturing.
Where to Create a BOM
In ERP, go to Manufacturing > BOM.
Use the Apply button to view existing BOMs or click Add to create a new one.
Enter BOM Header Information
In Add mode, enter the following:
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BOM Code: A unique code to identify the BOM
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Description: A descriptive label
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Work Hours: The total hours required to complete the production (for planning/labor forecasting)
Add the Finished Goods SKU
In the Finished Goods tab:
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Enter the SKU for the finished product. This is the primary item the BOM will represent.
Note: Even though this BOM will be assigned to just one SKU here, the same BOM can be reused by other SKUs in WIP jobs. See Can multiple SKUs share a BOM? for more info.
Add Processes
In the Processes tab, define each production step. Each row represents a process:
Process Types
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In-House Production: Steps performed internally
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Process Outsourced: Steps done by external vendors
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Instruction: Non-inventory instructions
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Expense: Financial-only steps
Each type has unique fields:
In-House Production
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Material SKU (required): Inventory item being produced or consumed
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Product Name: Auto-populated from SKU
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BOM Qty: Quantity used/produced in this step
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Base: Number of decimal places allowed (e.g., 3 = 0.001)
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Alternate: A backup SKU if the main material is unavailable (optional)
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Notes: Any relevant information
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Semi-SKU: Use if the result of this step is a partially completed component. Learn more in What is a Semi-SKU and when should I use one?
Process Outsourced
- All of the above plus Vendor #: the identifier for the vendor associated with the SKU in this process step
Instruction
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Name, Description, and Notes only
Note: Something that may seem like an instruction (e.g., Folding) but has a cost associated with it should be considered an In-House Production item. You would create a non-stockable SKU, assign it a cost, and use that in the BOM process step.
Expense
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Debit/Credit Account, Customer #, Description, and Notes
When you're done adding each process, click Save in the lower-right of the menu.
Tip: Processes should be listed in the order they occur. If you create them out of order, you can drag and drop by clicking on the dots to the left of the pencil icon in each row.
Here's what a finished Processes tab might look like:
Review Raw Materials
Once processes are added, the Raw Material tab will populate automatically based on the materials assigned within the process steps.
Add Instructions and Notes
At the bottom of the screen, there is a field for additional Instruction and Notes to capture any BOM-level comments.
Save Your BOM
Once complete, click Save.
Click Yes.
You'll see this message:
Your BOM is now available to be assigned to WIP jobs.
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