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In this article, I want to share detailed information about new OpenBOM data properties – Data and Currency. Date Property...

We are expanding property types in OpenBOM. If you missed an earlier article, check this out – we are adding...

I have to admit – this is one of the long-awaited enhancements of OpenBOM. But later is better than never....

Any BOM or Catalog in OpenBOM can easily be shared by clicking the “Share” button with anyone with an OpenBOM...

OpenBOM User Defined views is a very powerful mechanism that allows you only to see data you want or need...

An OpenBOM Team Admin manages and controls who gain access to OpenBOM within a Team or organization. Access is not...

The core function of production planning is to calculate how many parts need to be ordered to make a production...

The end goal of every design and manufacturing process is to assemble a product and ship it a customer. This...

A Vendor List contains information about companies you’re using as a source of standard parts as well as contractors and...

To manage parent-child relationships is a fundamental function in the Bill of Materials. OpenBOM does it on demand by connecting...

For the last several months since we introduced OpenBOM Design to Purchase solution, we’ve been asked by customers to provide...

OpenBOM has a flexible export function including a selection of properties, filters, sort, ordering rows and customization of a company...

Formulas in OpenBOM are equations you create in a cell which performs simple arithmetic operations using the designated cells.  The...

The user-defined view is a powerful mechanism that allows you to provide a custom way to present data. You can...

Nothing stands still in this world, change is the only constant. This old pearl of wisdom also applies to engineering...

In this video, I’d like to introduce you to BOM types. There are three fundamental BOM types – Single Level...

Products are getting more complex these days. With an increased demand for high-tech electronic, smart devices and IoT, the number...

It is 21st century outside and digital transformation is one of the most visible trends outside. However, many companies are...

Search is an important function in every software these days. At OpenBOM we’re thinking how to get Search done in...

One of the most unique features of OpenBOM is to support data sharing and collaboration. Think about something simple and...

BOMs and Catalogs are fundamental elements of OpenBOM reference instance model. Think about Catalog as a distributed database of parts,...

You probably heard about OpenBOM Reference-Instance Model already. If you missed that, this is a link to catch up. In...

One of the biggest dilemmas in the traditional PDM and PLM software world is related to relationships between design and...

Digital Transformation is one of the fanciest words in a modern lexicon of technologist, strategist and marketing people. Digital is...