What is the BOM Divisor and how does it function in ManufApp?

What is the BOM Divisor and how does it function in ManufApp?


 The BOM Divisor defines the quantity of Finished Goods (FG) the BOM is based on.

  • If BOM Divisor = 1, then all quantities are calculated per unit of FG.

  • If BOM Divisor = 10, the system treats component quantities as applicable for 10 FGs.

This allows for flexible and scalable BOM configurations, especially when batch quantities or alternate production units are involved.

Example

You are setting a BOM for ITEM00018 and you’ve entered the following:

Component Code

Item Name

Quantity

BOM Divisor

WIP_10244

     Sanial

  1 piece

            1

          WIP_1025

    Bottle_Wip_15

   1 piece

1

RM_0000001

MS Sheet-23X45

 10 pieces

–

And at the top, BOM Divisor = 1.

This means:

The above quantities are needed to make 1 unit of ITEM00018.

So, if you're producing 5 Finished Goods, the system will calculate:

  • Sanial = 5 × 1 = 5 pieces

  • Bottle_Wip_15 = 5 × 1 = 5 pieces

  • MS Sheet-23X45 = 5 × 10 = 50 pieces

🔁 Now Let’s Say You Change BOM Divisor = 10

Now you're telling the system:

These component quantities are required for 10 units of Finished Goods.

So the system automatically divides the quantities when producing fewer units.

For 1 FG, the effective usage becomes:

  • Sanial = 1 ÷ 10 = 0.1

  • Bottle_Wip_15 = 1 ÷ 10 = 0.1

  • MS Sheet-23X45 = 10 ÷ 10 = 1

For 5 FGs, the system calculates:

  • Sanial = 0.1 × 5 = 0.5

  • Bottle = 0.1 × 5 = 0.5

  • MS Sheet = 1 × 5 = 5

✅ Why Use BOM Divisor?

Using the BOM Divisor gives you flexibility:

  • Define BOMs based on batch production (e.g., 10, 100, 1000 FGs)

  • Avoid decimal entry of quantities during creation


  • Automatically handle fractional component usage in real-time

  • Maintain accuracy in costing and issuance


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