From design to build: a better BOM process in Windchill


If your BOM lives in spreadsheets—or stops at engineering—production feels the pain. We help teams stand up a connected BOM flow in Windchill so your engineering BOM (eBOM) becomes a manufacturing BOM (mBOM), then drives process plans and visual work instructions on the shop floor. The result is fewer handoffs, fewer surprises, and faster time to build.


Here’s the flow in plain English:

  • eBOM (Engineering): the structure that reflects how the product is designed, driven directly from CAD and part-centric so changes stay in sync.
  • mBOM (Manufacturing): a build-ready view organized by plant/line/station, with support for kits, alternates/substitutes, and effectivity.
  • Process Plans & Operations: the steps, resources, and timing that turn the mBOM into an executable plan—with full traceability.
  • Visual Work Instructions: clear, illustrated steps operators can follow confidently on day one.


What this unlocks:

  • Fewer errors between design and build
  • Faster readiness for production and change incorporation
  • Better visibility for engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain


How Eccellent Solutions makes it work in your Windchill:

  • Foundation: part-centric setup, clean CAD↔Part associations, and governance (configs, baselines, saved filters).
  • Transformation: plant-specific mBOMs with traceability back to eBOM; management of kits, alternates, and substitutes.
  • Planning & Execution: creation of process plans/operations, allocation of parts/resources, and generation of visual work instructions.
  • Enablement: hands-on buildout using your product, quick training, and a practical runbook to keep it humming.


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Eccellent Solutions is an Authorized Reseller and Certified Implementer for PTC Windchill and Creo products.