Item master and BOM that keeps SKUs pricing and inventory consistent
A governed item master with BOM support to keep quoting purchasing and inventory consistent.
Item master and BOM that keeps pricing, inventory, and workflows consistent
Operations slow down when item definitions are duplicated across systems, SKUs drift, and sales and finance use different “item truth.” Sanka is designed to make the item master a governed data layer, with bill of materials (BOM) support that stays aligned across purchasing, inventory, quoting, and billing.
Keep identifiers, units, costs, and attributes consistent so downstream workflows do not require manual fixes.
Standardize price lists, discounts, and tax rules so quotes and invoices stay aligned to approved logic.
Define assemblies and kits with component requirements so purchasing and inventory planning is explainable.
Make item definitions governable
- Define SKUs, variants, units of measure, and attributes as controlled records
- Maintain costs and valuation inputs with clear ownership and history
- Support bundles/kits with consistent downstream handling
- Keep sales-facing and finance-facing terms aligned to the same item data
| Item master risk | Typical root cause | What to standardize |
|---|---|---|
| Duplicate SKUs | No canonical identifier rules | SKU governance + dedupe workflows |
| Margin confusion | Pricing and cost drift | Controlled price lists + cost ownership |
| Operational rework | Missing attributes/UOM | Required fields for downstream workflows |
| BOM errors | Unversioned components | BOM versions with effective dates and approvals |
BOM that supports operations, not just engineering
BOMs become valuable when they are connected to how you buy, stock, and fulfill.
- Define component requirements and substitutions explicitly
- Support revisions and effective dates so changes do not break existing orders
- Keep procurement and inventory aligned to BOM needs for assemblies and kits
Designed for cross-functional workflows
Item and BOM data touches sales, ops, and finance. Make the workflows explicit so handoffs are clean.
Generate quotes and orders from the item master so line items and rules do not drift.
Use BOM requirements to drive purchasing signals and reduce “surprise” shortages.
Tie assemblies to inventory movements so usage and component consumption are traceable.
Governance that prevents downstream damage
Item data changes are high-impact changes. Treat them as governed updates with approvals and audit history.
Route changes to identifiers, costs, and pricing rules through reviewers with thresholds.
Keep an immutable record of what changed and when, including BOM revisions and effective dates.
Control who can create items, change costs, edit BOMs, and override rules.