How to Add Parts in Preparation of Setting Up Your BOM in Luminous

Attaching a Bill of Materials (BOM) to a finished goods SKU is an essential step to enable assembly orders in Luminous. Follow these steps to complete the process.

Step 1: Confirm Your BOM is Created

1. Navigate to Inventory Admin > Bills of Materials.
2. Review the existing BOMs or create a new one if necessary.
   • Example: A "Chocolate Cookie" BOM.
   • Add the required components and quantities for the finished product.

Step 2: Locate the Finished Goods SKU

1. Search for the SKU representing your finished product.
   
   • Example: If your finished product is a "10 ft rod," search for that SKU.

Step 3: Attach the BOM to the Finished Goods SKU

1. Click on the SKU to open its details.
2. Navigate to the Bill of Materials section.
3. Add the BOM:
   • Search for the appropriate BOM you created.
   • Select and attach the BOM to the SKU.

Step 4: Add Multiple BOMs (Optional)

• If there are multiple ways to produce the finished product, you can attach more than one BOM to the same SKU.
  • Example: One BOM may use "Flour A," while another uses "Flour B" as a substitute.
• This feature provides flexibility in case certain components are unavailable.

By attaching a BOM to your finished goods SKU, you prepare it for assembly orders, ensuring efficient and flexible production workflows in Luminous.