Manufacturing operations automation for BOM governance purchasing and inventory
Standardize manufacturing operations with governed master data purchasing approvals and transaction-level inventory traceability.
Manufacturing operations automation for BOM governance, purchasing, and inventory
Manufacturing breaks down when master data changes are uncontrolled and purchasing, inventory, and finance each operate on different versions of reality. Sanka standardizes the operational record so BOM revisions, purchasing approvals, and inventory movements stay traceable.
Control item master and BOM changes with approvals and history so downstream costs and pricing stay consistent.
Standardize purchase orders, receiving, and approvals so supply does not rely on ad-hoc processes.
Track inventory movements as transactions so availability and valuation remain explainable at close.
What to standardize first
- Item master and BOM definitions (SKUs, units, components, revisions)
- Approval rules for high-impact changes (cost, pricing inputs, substitutions)
- Purchase orders and receiving states that connect to inventory and AP
- Inventory transactions that support audit-ready reporting
| Manufacturing risk | What it causes | What to govern |
|---|---|---|
| Uncontrolled BOM edits | Cost and margin volatility | Approval + revision history |
| Purchasing exceptions | Stockouts and expediting | PO approvals and receiving alignment |
| Inventory drift | Close delays | Transaction-level traceability |
[OK] BOM revision approved
-> Item master updated with history
[OK] PO approved and received
-> Inventory increased (transaction log)
Keep master data and operations aligned
Governance reduces rework by keeping every team on the same definitions.
Treat master-data changes as controlled updates with reviewers and traceability.
Connect procurement, inventory, and billing so downstream steps follow explicit triggers.
Explain inventory and cost impacts with transaction logs and revision history.
Get started
- Stabilize the item master: standardize SKUs, units, and core properties.
- Govern BOM revisions: add approvals and history for high-impact changes.
- Standardize procurement: align PO approvals, receiving, and inventory postings.
- Close readiness: validate inventory traceability and reporting definitions.
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