Hello,
Yes, there are certain situations and industries where using a phantom bill of materials (BOM) may not be practical, and it's more appropriate to create assemblies or production orders instead. Phantom BOMs are typically used to simplify the structure of a BOM by grouping components without requiring a separate production step.
However, in industries with long cycle times, complex manufacturing processes, or strict quality control requirements - such as aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, or heavy machinery - it is often necessary to track intermediate assemblies separately for scheduling, traceability, costing, or compliance purposes.
In such cases, using phantom BOMs could oversimplify the production process and lead to inefficiencies or loss of critical production data. Therefore, creating separate assemblies with their own production orders allows for better control, tracking, and planning in complex or regulated manufacturing environments.
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Mansi Soni