Last updated: February 14, 2026

Adrian and Renaud tackle the crucial subject of the Bill of Materials (BOM).

Listeners will learn about the role of the BOM in product development, its evolution throughout a project, and how it impacts different departments, from design to procurement.

They also cover best practices for managing a BOM and the pitfalls to avoid, particularly when working with manufacturers.

 

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Episode sections

  • 00:00: Introduction and greetings.
  • 04:30: What is a Bill of Materials (BOM)?
  • 10:45: Evolution of the BOM
  • 16:00: Cross-Functional Collaboration is Key
  • 23:00: Avoiding BOM Management Pitfalls
  • 28:30: Open BOM Strategy
  • 31:45: Protecting Intellectual Property (IP)
  • 36:51: Closing Thoughts.

 

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Adrian Leighton

About Adrian Leighton

Adrian is the Sofeast group's experienced marketer and has worked in manufacturing for around a decade. He has a particular interest in new product development and sharing important manufacturing news from China. If you've read, watched, or listened to some Sofeast content, Adrian has probably had a hand in it!
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