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Mastering bill of materials (BOM) data for direct materials sourcing

To maximize impact on cost savings and supply continuity, procurement must move beyond static spreadsheets and master the six core BOM structures by transitioning to a "live digital thread" that synchronizes data across PLM, ERP, and MES.

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Previous blog posts

Expert insights and best practices from the LightSource team.

Getting Ready for a LightSource Deployment: Pre-Kickoff Guide

People at the Center: Leading the Procurement AI Journey in 2026

The Sourcing Bottleneck: Why "Excel & Email" Costs You Money

budgeting in procurement
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supplier performance management
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sustainable supply chain
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Ready to change the way you source?

Try out LightSource and you’ll never go back to Excel and email.

Get started today

Ready to change the way you source?

Try out LightSource and you’ll never go back to Excel and email.

Get started today

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