Bills of materials
Maintain the component and subassembly relationships required to build a product. Review revisions before issuing work.
Manufacturing operations
Manufacturing ERP Software for Production Control
Plan production, track materials, manage bills of materials, and see the cost of work more clearly. Sonic Fusion X connects manufacturing processes with the information needed to operate confidently.
- Production orders
- Multi-level BOMs
- Job profitability
- Employee guidance
Production control
Manage production from BOM to finished product
Connect the information used to start work, track progress, identify problems, and understand actual material consumption.
Production orders
Organize planned quantities, work stages, due dates, and responsible resources in one manufacturing workflow.
Work-center routing
Define the operation sequence and identify which work centers or activities are required.
Material and labor visibility
Review material consumption and production expense information to investigate cost variances.
Scrap and rework records
Record rejected quantities and reason codes so repeat problems are easier to identify.
Production audit trails
Retain relevant transactions and user history for reviews of completed work.
Execution sequence
A clear workflow for each production order
Keep the steps of execution connected to the same production record.
- 01
Create or confirm the BOM
Review required parts, quantities, and the approved revision.
- 02
Check component availability
Compare material needs with quantities available and planned receipts.
- 03
Release the production order
Assign the target quantity, planned date, and applicable routing.
- 04
Record production activity
Capture material usage, completed units, scrap, and relevant progress updates.
- 05
Review completed cost
Compare planned and actual quantities or expenses before closing the job.
A practical manufacturing example
Example: a 100-unit production order
Illustrative data showing how component quantities expand from a bill of materials and affect material needs.
Illustrative workflow
Requirements for 100 finished assemblies
Each assembly uses two housings, four fasteners, and one cable.
| Component | Per assembly | Total for 100 | Available | Shortage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 2 | 200 | 225 | 0 |
| Fastener | 4 | 400 | 320 | 80 |
| Cable | 1 | 100 | 78 | 22 |
Example values are hypothetical; available stock and net requirements depend on reservations, outstanding receipts, and company rules.
Employee enablement
Manufacturing with guidance built in
Give employees faster access to clear task instructions while maintaining your defined controls.
The Sonic Fusion X AI Help Assistant can explain how to start a production order, review a bill of materials, or investigate a material shortage. Guidance helps employees follow procedures without replacing approvals, inventory rules, or supervisory review.
Use it to support onboarding and reduce repeated questions during everyday work.
Learn about AI ERPExplore guided operations and employee assistance.Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about manufacturing.
What is a bill of materials in ERP?
A bill of materials defines the components, quantities, and subassemblies required to make a finished item.
How can ERP help control manufacturing costs?
It connects material usage and production activity with job-cost information, making differences from plan easier to investigate.
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