Bill of Materials (BOM) Management

Enhancing BOM Creation with Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

 Key Solution: Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Challenge

Manufacturers face several challenges when creating and managing Bill of Materials (BOMs), such as:

  • Time-consuming Manual Processes: Significant time is spent manually entering components, quantities, and other BOM details.
  • Error-Prone Data Entry: With multiple components and data points to input, there is a high likelihood of mistakes, leading to inaccuracies in the BOM.
  • Inconsistent Data Matching: Manual checks often result in discrepancies between entered and master data, causing delays or the need for rework.
  • Resource Strain: The labour-intensive nature of BOM management leads to the overutilisation of staff, diverting their attention from higher-value tasks.

Solution – Automation Workflow:

Before Implementation:
  • BOM creation is time-consuming, often requiring manual data entry and checks.
  • High error rates in data entry due to the complexity and volume of components.
  • Inconsistent matching of entered data to master data causes delays and errors in production.
After Implementation:
  • RPA automates the entry of components, quantities, and other required details, matching them with the master data.
  • Errors are reduced to nearly zero, and BOM creation becomes significantly faster.
Impact

99% Accuracy

60% Efficiency

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