Summary of BOMIST – PARTS INVENTORY AND BOM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
BOMIST is a robust, offline-first desktop application for BOM and inventory management, now featuring enhanced UI, team collaboration, and real-time supply chain integration via Octopart. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, allowing users to streamline production, manage custom suppliers, generate barcodes, and utilize an API for system integration.
Parts used in the BOMIST project:
- BOMIST software application
- Octopart integration
- Team collaboration plan
- Barcode label generator
- Database API
We saw BOMIST first in late 2017. With a new version re-written from scratch being released by the end of 2020, we are revisiting it now.
Although at first sight, we can spot quite a few similarities in regards to the UI, there is now more features (and very useful ones), better user experience and overall it just feels more solid as a software product.
It’s still a desktop application, not like many other cloud-based-only solutions we see in this field, and it’s available on all major operating systems (Windows, macOS and Linux). Being an offline-first application, it means you can use it even if you don’t have an internet connection, so your data is always accessible – no such thing as down-times. However, this version also comes with a new plan called TEAM which allows for team collaboration so you can have multiple users accessing and sharing a common database.
With BOMIST you can keep track of inventory but also streamline your production and purchasing processes because, after all, these are all related. Integration with Octopart means having access to real time information from the supply chain which ultimately should help you optimize your BOMs by selecting the best quotes, minimizing supply chain risks, and quickly estimate production costs. You can also add your own suppliers and custom quotes in case they are not available online or if you have special pricing conditions in some of them.
Another very useful feature is the option to generate and print barcode labels straight from the app which you can then attach to the physical things you want to track. Scan them and the app will look those things up for you telling you everything you need about them (e.g. “how many or which parts do I have in this storage location?”). There’s also an API you can use to access all the data on your database – this should be a great way to integrate with your own systems in case you need to.
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- Can I use BOMIST without an internet connection?
Yes, as it is an offline-first application, your data remains accessible even without an internet connection. - Does BOMIST support multiple operating systems?
Yes, the desktop application is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. - How does BOMIST help optimize BOMs?
Integration with Octopart provides real-time supply chain information to help select best quotes and minimize risks. - Can I add my own suppliers to the system?
Yes, you can add your own suppliers and custom quotes if they are not available online or have special pricing. - What is the purpose of the barcode feature?
The app allows you to generate and print labels; scanning them looks up details like part quantities in storage locations. - Is there a way to integrate BOMIST with other systems?
Yes, an API is available to access database data for integration with your own systems. - Does the new version support team collaboration?
Yes, the new TEAM plan allows multiple users to access and share a common database. - What changes were made in the 2020 version?
The new version was re-written from scratch, offering more features, better user experience, and a solid feel.
