Materials Workflow Improvements on the BOM & Routing

Materials Workflow Improvements on the BOM & Routing
We've updated the materials workflow in the BOM & Routing to clarify the difference between raw materials and items linked to materials, along with their downstream effects.

Raw Materials on the BOM: Estimating Tab

You can add raw materials to a BOM and estimate costs using the nesting estimator tool, allowing jobs to move through production without assigning a specific item, size, or inventory. This provides flexibility in material and job costing from quoting to production.

You can assign a specific item later or let operators choose the most efficient option directly in Job Tracking, where they’ll select from a list of items linked to that raw material.
Costing is managed through the nesting estimator tool, which uses primary vendor pricing. You can create different nest sizes for estimated costs and even edit vendor details or add a new vendor directly from the BOM side panel. Important: Using raw materials is required for Nest Planning, which helps group jobs using the same material. If you plan to group work, do not assign an item instead of a raw material in the BOM.

Items / Inventory associated with Materials on the BOM: Inventory Tab

You can still add items associated with materials through the Inventory tab when you know the exact item for the job or are purchasing for it. Operators will see the specific item in the picking tab of Job Tracking.

We've improved costing flexibility by allowing you to adjust the material length used. Keep the full length for full-cost pricing or enter the actual length needed for accurate costing.

REMNANTS‍

Raw Material: Remnants from raw materials are determined by the item the operator selects in Job Tracking. The remaining cost is automatically calculated based on the portion used.
Usage based Item: If you add an item to the BOM and cost for only the length (portion) that you’ll use, the remnant produced from that will automatically receive the remaining cost.
Full cost item: If you use an item on the BOM and cost for the full piece and a remnant is produced, the value of that remnant will be zero dollars.