MCL Redefines Bills of Material with Percentage-Based Structure
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Moulders Consulting Ltd (MCL) has introduced a smarter approach to Bills of Material (BOM), designed specifically for the realities of injection moulding. Unlike traditional systems that rely on fixed weights or quantities, MCL’s BOMs are structured using material percentages. This mirrors how moulders actually work on the shop floor, delivering greater accuracy and flexibility for resin, colourant and additive blends.
Precision Blending Made Simple
In plastics manufacturing, precision is everything. By setting material splits as percentages rather than static amounts, moulders can accurately define the exact blend required for each part.
The system automatically recalculates requirements based on part weight, cycle time or shot size — ensuring that every calculation reflects real-world conditions.
Why Percentages Matter
Traditional BOM systems can create inefficiencies when materials need to be adjusted. A change in part weight or cycle time often means reworking figures manually, introducing risk and wasted time.
With MCL’s percentage-based BOM, the maths is handled instantly. Adjust one factor and the system recalculates everything in seconds, maintaining accuracy without the manual effort.
Built for Injection Moulders, Not Generic Manufacturing
Generic ERP and MRP systems were not designed with plastics in mind. By contrast, MCL’s software has been engineered by moulders, for moulders. The percentage-based BOM is another example of how the system reflects the true workflows of injection moulding, rather than forcing businesses to adapt to a one-size-fits-all model.
- Driving Efficiency and Confidence
- By aligning BOMs with actual moulding practices, manufacturers benefit from:
- More accurate material usage forecasts
- Reduced risk of over or under ordering
- Greater confidence in costing and quoting
- Smoother integration between design, production and finance
- A Step Forward in Digital Manufacturing
Commenting on the system, MCL said: “The way moulders calculate blends is unique. Our percentage-based BOMs ensure that software reflects this reality, giving our customers accuracy, efficiency and peace of mind.”
To explore how MCL’s percentage-based BOMs and other injection moulding specific tools can improve your operations, visit mouldersconsulting.co.uk
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