Simplifying your inventory with phantom parts

Managing a complex assembly line often means dealing with phantom parts before you even realize they have a specific name. If you've spent any time looking at a Bill of Materials (BOM) and wondering why some items seem to exist only on paper but never actually sit on a warehouse shelf, you've encountered this concept. It sounds a bit spooky, but it's actually one of the most practical tools for keeping a manufacturing business from drowning in its own paperwork. ...

May 7, 2026 · 7 min · Kristal Dagoberto