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Uses of Bill of Materials

BOM is a common tool used for preparing material cost in manufacturing sector. As the format name says, it
include all the raw materials required for making a product. It is a central place to know about parts and items
names in one place.
In a garment manufacturing unit and in a buying house, an apparel merchandiser takes care of various fom of
BOM
Depending on the need and inventory management requirement you can use BOMs in various level. You can
include the sewing operations’ cost and process costs in the BOM for calculating manufacturing cost. Preparing
bill of material following the product design and apparel tech pack. In apparel manufacturing, we refer to bill of
material to know what all items are required to purchase. We get the actual rate of each items per unit.

Vendor Evaluation
Vendor evaluation is the process of assessing a potential supplier’s ability to provide goods or services in line
with an organization’s needs. The evaluation may consider factors such as price, quality, delivery times, service
levels, and so on.
Definition - Vendor evaluation is a systematic approach used by businesses to assess different suppliers before
selecting one to do business with. It involves comparing potential vendors on criteria ranging from pricing, service
quality and delivery time, among other things.
The Different Types of Vendor Evaluation Processes : There are different types of vendor evaluation processes
that can be used to assess the capabilities of potential suppliers. These include request for proposal (RFP)
processes, Request for information (RFI) processes, and reverse auctions.
Each type of process has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it’s important to select the right one for your
needs. RFPs are typically used for complex procurement projects where a detailed understanding of the supplier’s
capabilities is required.
RFIs are more suited to smaller projects or when less detailed information is needed. Reverse auctions can be
used in either case, but they tend to be more effective when pricing is the primary consideration.

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CITS : Apparel - Fashion Design & Technology -Lesson 27-31