Bill-of-materials

Inventory management, manufacturing, and business strategy for small-batch product businesses.

What Is a Bill of Materials? A Practical Guide for Small-Batch Manufacturers

A manufacturing bill of materials lists every raw material and component needed to make one unit of product. Here's how to build one that actually runs your production.

July 04, 2026 · 20 min read

inventory management

Multilevel Bill of Materials — A Practical Guide for Small Manufacturers (+ Excel Examples)

A multilevel bill of materials breaks your production process into assembly levels, making complex products easier to track, cost, and manufacture. Here's how to build one.

July 07, 2022 · 15 min read