What is this carousel about? A BOM, or Bill of Materials, is a list of everything used to make a product. But products increasingly need another list containing proof about their origin, materials, emissions and compliance. We are calling this second list the Evidence BOM. The carousel explains why procurement must collect this proof while buying the product, not after the product has arrived. What each slide means Slide 1: The hook “Every product is getting a second BOM.” The first BOM explains what the product contains. The second BOM provides evidence that the information about the product is correct. Slide 2: What is changing Europe is introducing systems such as Digital Product Passports. These passports store important information about a product. For some imported products, companies may also need to provide information about the carbon emissions created during production. In simple terms, a product may need the correct information and proof before it can be imported or sold in a market. Slide 3: What is an Evidence BOM? The physical BOM may say that a product contains steel, aluminium, plastic and electronic components. The Evidence BOM answers questions such as: Where did these materials come from? How was the product made? What emissions were produced? Which standards does it meet? Can it be repaired or recycled? One BOM explains the product. The other proves the product’s claims. Slide 4: The procurement problem Companies often ask suppliers for certificates and compliance documents after selecting them. Sometimes, the purchase order has already been issued or the product has already been manufactured. If the supplier cannot provide the required proof, the product may face delays or rejection even if its price, quality and delivery are correct. Slide 5: What companies should do differently The required evidence should be clearly mentioned during the sourcing process. Before selecting the supplier, the company should check whether the supplier can provide it. Evidence should also be included in the contract and tracked until delivery. This makes proof part of what the company is purchasing, instead of paperwork collected afterwards. Slide 6: How EffiGO helps EffiGO helps companies collect and track supplier information, qualifications, certificates, compliance documents and contract requirements through the procurement process. The platform can also track whether important documents are valid or have expired. This allows the company to purchase the product and collect its supporting proof through the same connected process.
What is this carousel about?
A BOM, or Bill of Materials, is a list of everything used to make a product.
But products increasingly need another list containing proof about their origin, materials, emissions and compliance.
We are calling this second list the Evidence BOM.
The carousel explains why procurement must collect this proof while buying the product, not after the product has arrived.
What each slide means
Slide 1: The hook
“Every product is getting a second BOM.”
The first BOM explains what the product contains.
The second BOM provides evidence that the information about the product is correct.
Slide 2: What is changing
Europe is introducing systems such as Digital Product Passports. These passports store important information about a product.
For some imported products, companies may also need to provide information about the carbon emissions created during production.
In simple terms, a product may need the correct information and proof before it can be imported or sold in a market.
Slide 3: What is an Evidence BOM?
The physical BOM may say that a product contains steel, aluminium, plastic and electronic components.
The Evidence BOM answers questions such as:
Where did these materials come from?
How was the product made?
What emissions were produced?
Which standards does it meet?
Can it be repaired or recycled?
One BOM explains the product. The other proves the product’s claims.
Slide 4: The procurement problem
Companies often ask suppliers for certificates and compliance documents after selecting them.
Sometimes, the purchase order has already been issued or the product has already been manufactured.
If the supplier cannot provide the required proof, the product may face delays or rejection even if its price, quality and delivery are correct.
Slide 5: What companies should do differently
The required evidence should be clearly mentioned during the sourcing process.
Before selecting the supplier, the company should check whether the supplier can provide it.
Evidence should also be included in the contract and tracked until delivery.
This makes proof part of what the company is purchasing, instead of paperwork collected afterwards.
Slide 6: How EffiGO helps
EffiGO helps companies collect and track supplier information, qualifications, certificates, compliance documents and contract requirements through the procurement process.
The platform can also track whether important documents are valid or have expired.
This allows the company to purchase the product and collect its supporting proof through the same connected process.
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The evolving landscape of procurement emphasizes the importance of two types of Bills of Materials (BOMs): the Physical BOM, detailing product contents, and the Evidence BOM, which substantiates product claims. Early capture of proof regarding origins, emissions, and compliance is crucial to avoid delays in product approval. Integrating evidence requirements into sourcing contracts and utilizing tools like EffiGO can streamline the connection between supplier proof and procurement processes,...