Project Abstract

Abstract
A bill of materials (BOM) is a comprehensive list of raw materials, components, assemblies, and sub-assemblies required to manufacture a product. The process of managing BOMs is crucial for efficient production planning, inventory management, and cost control in manufacturing industries. However, traditional manual methods of creating, updating, and processing BOMs are time-consuming, error-prone, and inefficient. This research project focuses on the design and implementation of a computerized system for processing bills of materials to streamline and automate the BOM management process. The proposed system aims to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and productivity in creating and managing BOMs while reducing errors and manual efforts associated with traditional methods. The system will include features such as a user-friendly interface for creating and editing BOMs, version control capabilities to track changes and revisions, integration with inventory management systems for real-time material availability checks, and generation of reports for analysis and decision-making. Additionally, the system will support multi-level BOMs, enabling the representation of complex product structures with hierarchical relationships between components and sub-assemblies. The implementation of the computerized BOM processing system will involve database design for storing BOM data, development of interactive interfaces for BOM creation and management, integration with existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and testing for functionality, reliability, and usability. The system will be designed to be scalable and customizable to meet the specific needs of different manufacturing industries. The expected benefits of the computerized BOM processing system include improved accuracy of BOM data, reduced lead times in production planning, better visibility into material requirements and availability, enhanced collaboration among different departments involved in BOM management, and overall cost savings through optimized inventory control and resource utilization. In conclusion, the design and implementation of a computerized bill of material processing project represent a significant step towards modernizing and optimizing BOM management practices in manufacturing industries. By leveraging technology to automate and streamline BOM processes, companies can improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and achieve better control over production costs.

Project Overview

1.0 INTRODUCTION
Material Procurement can be defined as the purchase of goods or services at a total cost of the optimum possible in the correct amount and quality of procurement. These goods and services are also purchased at the right time and location to express profit or the use of Government, business, business, or individuals by signing a contract.

The process of acquisition of goods or services that are required as a raw material (direct procurement) or for operating purposes (indirect procurement) a company or a person might call acquisition. The procurement process involves not only the purchase of commodities, but also the quality and quantity of controls. Typically, providers are listed and pre-determined by the contracting company. This makes the smoother process, the promotion of a good relationship between the buyer and the supplier.

The synonyms for procurement, which are the gain, purchase, and acquire, can shed light on the meaning of procurement. The procurement process may vary from company to company, and a Government entity can have a slightly different procurement process compared to a private company.

Acquisitions can also be defined simply as the procedure in which the goods or raw materials are purchased when prices are low. Procurement is advantageous if the goods are purchased in large quantities. E-procurement is another method of electronic media is used for the acquisition or purchase of goods. Everything

is processed electronically, the search for the right bidder delivery and payment. The procurement procedure may vary depending on the product and the uses of the product. Health team must be efficient and reliable, and the procurement process is carried out carefully in order prevent the defective equipment purchase. Another important factor that usually includes definitions of the procurement is the amount purchased the product. This is important because the quantity of purchased goods is inversely proportional to their cost.

Thus, acquisition is a process that is carried out by the company almost every individual and for their own personal benefit or benefits, involving the purchase of commodities by choosing the appropriate provider.

1.1 Statement of the Problem

Most company’s are suffering some set backs due to their procurement system. Most often low quality goods are purchased and they end up loosing money. Also at times, they lack a steady supply, resulting to lack of materials for production, hence the need for computerization of bill