DataContainer - Bill of materials

Name? - ItemHierarchy? - Bill of materials?

The bill of materials (BOM) is a comprehensive list of all the components, parts, assemblies, and raw materials of which an item consists. It provides references to "sub-items" including the quantity. Quantity can be in multiple units, for example 4 pce {EA}, 400 ml {MLT} or 330 gram {GRM}.

Example of a common hierarchy:

• Pallet
  • 48 cases
    • 12 Finished Goods
      • 300 ml of ketchup {food component}
      • 1 bottle {packaging component}
      • 1 cap {packaging component}