The BOM Stock Report is a feature in Empress that provides a detailed report of your Bill of Materials (BOM) stock. It offers an overview of items in your stock, their descriptions, quantities required, actual quantities in stock, and the number of parts enough to build an item. This feature is an invaluable tool for businesses in the manufacturing sector, as it allows for effective inventory management, production planning, and reduces the risk of stockouts and overstocking.
What is the BOM Stock Report?
A BOM, or Bill of Materials, is a comprehensive inventory of the raw materials, parts, and assemblies needed to manufacture a product. The BOM Stock Report in Empress provides a clear, easy-to-understand overview of your BOM stock, enabling you to plan and manage your inventory efficiently.
How to Use the BOM Stock Report
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Viewing the BOM Stock Report: To access the BOM Stock Report, navigate to the ‘Manufacturing’ module and select ‘BOM Stock Report’ from the dropdown menu. This will present you with a detailed report of your current BOM stock.
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Editing the BOM Stock Report: The BOM Stock Report can be customized to your business needs. You can edit the columns displayed in the report by clicking on the ‘Edit’ button located at the top right corner of the screen. This allows you to add or remove columns as needed.
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Sorting the BOM Stock Report: Empress allows you to sort the BOM Stock Report based on different parameters such as item code, description, required quantity, in-stock quantity, and enough parts to build. Click on the column header to sort the report based on the selected parameter.
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Tracking Information in the BOM Stock Report: The BOM Stock Report also allows you to track the changes in stock levels over time. This can be done by selecting the ‘Track’ option in the ‘More’ dropdown menu located at the top right corner of the screen.
User Roles and Permissions
The BOM Stock Report is mainly intended for users with the roles of ‘Manufacturing Manager’ and ‘Manufacturing User’. These users have the necessary permissions to view, edit, sort, and track information in the BOM Stock Report.
Conclusion
The BOM Stock Report feature in Empress is a powerful tool for businesses in the manufacturing sector. It allows for effective inventory management and production planning, ultimately leading to improved operational efficiency and cost savings. For further assistance with the BOM Stock Report feature, you can refer to the Empress user guide or reach out to the Empress support team.