partslista
A partslista (parts list) is a formal document that enumerates all components, raw materials, subassemblies, and spare parts required to manufacture, assemble, or repair a product. It typically includes fields such as part number, description, quantity, unit of measure, and reference designators, and may also record supplier, unit cost, lead time, and material type. In many contexts, a partslista is used interchangeably with a bill of materials, though BOM is the broader term in engineering and manufacturing.
The primary purpose of a partslista is to support procurement, inventory management, production planning, maintenance, and
Structure and scope: Common fields include part number, description, quantity, unit, reference designator, supplier, cost, lead
Formats and tools: Partslistas are stored as spreadsheets, databases, or within ERP (enterprise resource planning) and
Lifecycle and governance: They are created during design and updated through engineering change processes. Revisions are
Usage across industries: Widely used in electronics, automotive, machinery, and construction; the exact content and structure