Managing change at scale: how Teamcenter simplifies multi-BOM edits
In today’s complex product development landscape, change is inevitable — and often urgent. Whether it’s a supplier discontinuing a critical component, a design optimization, a cost-saving initiative, or a compliance-driven update, engineering teams are frequently tasked with making updates across multiple product structures. These changes can span platforms, product lines, and global teams, making accuracy and efficiency more important than ever.
Traditionally, updating multiple bills of materials (BOMs) meant opening each one individually, applying changes manually, and hoping nothing was missed. This approach is not only time-consuming — it’s also prone to errors that can ripple through production, procurement, and downstream systems.
That’s where Teamcenter Multi-BOM Edit and Change capability comes in.
🔄️One change, many structures — handled with ease
Teamcenter allows users to edit the structure of one or multiple BOMs directly within an Engineering Change Notice (ECN). This means engineers can manage change in context, without jumping between windows or systems. Whether you’re replacing a part, updating quantities, or restructuring assemblies, you can do it all in one place.
In the video example, a supplier has discontinued a radar module used across several vehicle models. Instead of updating each BOM manually, the engineer uses Teamcenter to:
- Search for the new component and identify all affected assemblies.
- View only the impacted components using the Change Content view.
- Open the Replace panel and select the new radar module.
- Apply the change across all structures with a single “Replace All” action.
The result? Every BOM is updated in one step, and redlines clearly show what changed, ensuring traceability and reducing the risk of oversight.
💪More than just replacements
While part replacement is a common use case, Multi-BOM Edit and Change supports a wide range of scenarios:
- Design updates: Apply a new subassembly or configuration across multiple products.
- Cost reductions: Swap in a more economical component across platforms.
- Regulatory compliance: Update materials or components to meet new standards.
- Platform standardization: Align structures across product families for consistency.
This flexibility empowers teams to respond quickly to business needs without sacrificing control or visibility.
🤝Built for collaboration and confidence
Every change made through Multi-BOM Edit is tracked and visualized with redlines, giving stakeholders a clear view of what’s been modified. This not only improves communication across engineering, manufacturing and procurement — it also supports auditability and compliance.
By embedding this functionality within the ECN process, Teamcenter ensures that change is managed systematically, with full context and traceability. No more disconnected spreadsheets or manual updates. Just fast, accurate, and scalable change management.
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