Mastering the BOM Comparison Tool for Efficiency

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Introduction

Welcome to another Empress guide, specifically tailored for our business users. In this guide, we will be exploring the BOM Comparison Tool, an excellent feature designed to enhance your manufacturing processes and provide clarity on changes made over time.

Introduction to the BOM Comparison Tool

In any business, change is inevitable, and this holds true for your Bill of Materials (BOM) as well. In the course of your operations, you might find the need to alter your BOM, leading to the creation of a new version. Keeping track of these changes can sometimes be challenging, but that’s where the BOM Comparison Tool comes in handy.

This tool enables you to compare two different BOMs and easily identify the changes made. This functionality not only saves time but also enhances the transparency of your operations.

How to Use the BOM Comparison Tool

Using the BOM Comparison Tool is straightforward and user-friendly. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. From the Empress home page, navigate to the BOM Comparison Tool by going to: Home > Manufacturing > Tools > BOM Comparison Tool
  2. On the BOM Comparison Tool page, you’ll find two fields: BOM 1 and BOM 2.
  3. In the BOM 1 field, select the older version of the BOM that you want to compare.
  4. In the BOM 2 field, select the newer version of the BOM whose changes you wish to review.
  5. After you’ve chosen both BOMs, the tool will automatically display the differences between them.

And voilà! You’ve successfully compared the changes between two BOMs.

Wrapping Up

The BOM Comparison Tool is a powerful asset in your Empress toolkit. It provides a clear picture of changes made to your BOMs, enhancing traceability and accountability in your operations. This means you’ll always have a clear record of what was changed, why, and when.

For further assistance with the BOM Comparison Tool or any other feature in Empress, please navigate to our support section, located at: Home > Support. Our team is always here to help make your business processes as efficient and effective as possible.