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.
Solutions – 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