Bill of Materials
Bill of Materials (BOM) is a list of the component SKUs and quantities that make up a finished product or kit.
Why it matters for ecommerce brands
Your OMS or WMS needs a correct BOM so that selling one bundle deducts the right component inventory.
Common questions
- What is the difference between a bill of materials and a kit?
- The bill of materials is the recipe that lists the component SKUs and quantities that make up a product. A kit is the physical or virtual finished product built from that recipe.
Cite this entry
"Bill of Materials (BOM)." Fulfillment Lexicon, last reviewed October 16, 2026. https://fulfillment.wiki/glossary/bill-of-materials/