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ERP Internals/Glossary/Bill of Materials
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A bill of materials (BOM) lists the quantity of raw materials and parts that are required to manufacture a product. Often the BOM includes the quantity of operations (cutting, welding, machining, etc.) that is required as well. Each line on a BOM can itself be a BOM.