{"id":80045,"date":"2025-09-29T10:15:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T17:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/?p=80045"},"modified":"2025-10-01T09:32:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:32:33","slug":"fusion-bill-of-materials-experience-collaborative-bom-property-editing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/fusion-bill-of-materials-experience-collaborative-bom-property-editing\/","title":{"rendered":"Fusion&#8217;s Bill of Materials Experience \u2014 Collaborative BOM &amp; Property Editing\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Fusion\u2019s Bill of Materials experience gives all stakeholders a single, live BOM with built-in data management and integrated PLM for seamless collaboration. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine a future where every individual involved in the lifecycle of a product\u2014across design, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing\u2014can collaborate effortlessly with up-to-date bill of materials (BOM) data. No more guesswork. No more waiting for disparate teams to update isolated spreadsheets. Instead, with Fusion\u2019s bill of materials experience, you have one live BOM, accessible and editable by all stakeholders in real time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BOM3.jpg\" alt=\"Bill of materials managment\" class=\"wp-image-80047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BOM3.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BOM3-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BOM3-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BOM3-886x439.jpg 886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seamless-collaboration-from-the-startnbspwith-bom\">Seamless collaboration from the start with BOM<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The journey begins with a simple premise: accurate BOM data is essential for efficient product development. Traditionally, designers using CAD, engineers focusing on FEA, procurement handling supply chains, and manufacturing managing CAM have operated in silos, each relying on their own versions of BOM data. This fragmentation creates gaps, delays, and ultimately slows down time to market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fusion addresses this bottleneck with built-in data management and integrated product lifecycle management (PLM). This ensures that every team is connected to the same live record of the product, minimizing errors and keeping everyone on the same page. Fusion\u2019s collaborative BOM and property editing capabilities enable simultaneous, real-time collaboration, empowering teams to move faster and with greater confidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bill of Materials (BOM): Real-Time Collaboration with Integrated PLM | Autodesk Fusion\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7OIJ_2qXzxk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"aspect-ratio:500 \/ 281;width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"builtin-data-management-and-integrated-plmnbsp\">Built-in data management and integrated PLM <\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Fusion follows core principles that eliminate traditional collaboration barriers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Built-in data management: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/product-data-management\">Data management<\/a> is not an afterthought, it\u2019s integral and seamlessly connected in workflows.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Integrated PLM: From process management to release, the system captures very change and reflects it instantly in the live BOM.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, when changes arise\u2014as they inevitably do during development, whether it\u2019s new material sourcing, shifts in component quantities, or pricing updates\u2014teams can edit BOM data as needed. The latest information is immediately available to all, removing the confusion of disconnected edits and the risk of working from outdated data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"concurrent-editing-and-realtime-updatesnbsp\">Concurrent editing and real-time updates <\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Fusion elevates collaboration with features that allow multiple users to update a BOM simultaneously. For example, one person can edit a property such as material or supplier part number, while another adjusts cost or vendor information. The interface visually confirms these updates, making it clear when cells have been modified and approved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This level of concurrency is spans across roles, whether its engineering, procurement, production, or any other stakeholders. The result is true teamwork, where distributed teams work together on the same data, seeing each other\u2019s updates in real time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"open-api-and-enterprise-integrationnbsp\">Open API and enterprise integration <\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Modern product development rarely exists in a vacuum. Fusion\u2019s open API allows organizations to connect their BOM and PLM data with other critical business systems such as ERP, CRM, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/mrp-and-its-importance-in-modern-manufacturing\/\">MRP<\/a>. This ensures seamless access to the latest data across all enterprise business systems, supporting better decision making, faster responses, and greater agility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"metadata-at-your-fingertipsnbsp\">Metadata at your fingertips <\/h2>\n\n\n<p>As designers define the product structure, the metadata required by purchasing and manufacturing is readily accessible. Columns such as quantity, revision, lifecycle, supplier, MPN (Manufacturer Part Number), and cost can all be customized and edited inline. Adding new metadata fields is simple, and changes are instant \u2014empowering purchasing and production with the information they need as soon as it\u2019s available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"release-management-and-approval-workflowsnbsp\">Release management and approval workflows <\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Once parts are ready for release, Fusion\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/integrated-cloud-plm\/\">integrated PLM<\/a> ensures that downstream teams have precise, up-to-date information. Teams can manage change and release workflows efficiently with automated processes, including change requests, change orders, change tasks, approvals, and problem reports. All while automatically tracking the information for traceability and documentation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-value-of-realtime-bom-collaborationnbsp\">The value of real-time BOM collaboration <\/h2>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/integrated-data-and-plm\/\">Fusion\u2019s built-in data management and integrated PLM<\/a> mean there\u2019s no longer a struggle to keep multiple BOM copies in sync across siloed systems. Instead, everyone works from a single source of truth. Teams remain aligned and agile, adapting quickly to changes in supply chains, product requirements, or market needs\u2014all while collaborating in real time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fusions-approach-stands-out-in-three-critical-areasnbsp\">Fusion\u2019s approach stands out in three critical areas: <\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Product development<\/strong>: Streamlined processes and real-time collaboration from concept to completion.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Change management<\/strong>: Every change is captured, reviewed, and made with transparency and speed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Release management<\/strong>: Automated workflows support smooth transitions from design to production.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The ultimate goal is clear: eliminate collaboration barriers, empower distributed teams, and get products to market faster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re constantly adapting how you source materials and refine your product in response to shifting requirements and market dynamics. Fusion\u2019s real-time, collaborative&nbsp;BOM and property&nbsp;editing keeps&nbsp;your teams connected&nbsp;and ensures they&nbsp;always work from&nbsp;the most current&nbsp;data. Say goodbye to guesswork and disconnected processes\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/manage-extension\">Fusion<\/a> keeps your organization aligned and agile so you can focus on the work that matters most for success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fusion\u2019s Bill of Materials experience gives all stakeholders a single, live BOM with built-in data management and integrated PLM for seamless collaboration. Imagine a future where every individual involved in the lifecycle of a product\u2014across design, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing\u2014can collaborate effortlessly with up-to-date bill of materials (BOM) data. No more guesswork. 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