BOM availability and build readiness
Can we determine whether a build has sufficient material?
Know My Parts helps teams compare BOM demand with actual component availability before a build is scheduled, so shortages are visible while there is still time to act.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Start from the released BOM
Readiness checks should use the product context that will actually be built, including approved part choices and quantities.
Separate physical and available stock
A stock unit may exist physically but be reserved, quarantined, expected, picked or otherwise unavailable for the next build.
Show the shortage before the line waits
Build-readiness software should expose missing quantities early enough for purchasing, substitutions, allocation or schedule changes.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as available versus on-hand stock?
Available stock is on-hand quantity minus reservations, quarantine and already-picked material, which is what actually matters for the next build.
Does it account for expected receipts?
Yes. Open purchase receipts can be included so readiness reflects what will arrive, not only what is physically on the shelf today.
How are shortages surfaced?
A readiness check compares BOM demand against available stock and flags missing quantities early enough for purchasing, substitution or rescheduling.