Bill of Materials

QB Online doesn't provide the assembly feature. You need to have a 3rd party manufacturing app to integrate with QBO. Another option, you may consider using QB Desktop. If you don't mind to use the trial version, you can use it for good if required.

I understand that you're looking for information about the ability of QuickBooks to build a Bill of Materials from Inventory items, Mike.

QuickBooks does offer the capability to create a Bill of Materials (BOM) using Inventory Items. This feature allows you to track the components and quantities needed to assemble a finished product. However, this is only available in QuickBooks Desktop Premier, Enterprise, or Accountant. 

In the meantime, we can create a bundle in QuickBooks Online. This way, you can group products and services. To proceed, you need to ensure the inventory is turned on. 

Here's how: 

1. Navigate to the Gear icon.
2. Select the Company settings.
3. Choose Sales and click Products and Services.
4. Select Track inventory quantity on hand.
5. Lastly, click Save and Done. 

For detailed instructions on how to add the bundle, please refer to this article: QBO inventory bundles.

Otherwise, you can look and explore for third-party app that may better suit your needs by visiting the QuickBooks App Store. You can also navigate to the Apps menu in your QBO account and browse an application.

Lastly, let me provide you with this article that explains how to view your top-selling items, current inventory, and the cost of goods: Use reports to see your sales and inventory status.

I hope this information helps you in your search for the right QuickBooks version and the successful implementation of the Bill of Materials feature for your light manufacturing needs. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please feel free to ask.

Thank you very much for the feedback!  Can you help me understand the difference between the Premier, Enterprise and Accountant versions?  I think we'll want  about 5 or 10 users  and will  want to be able to:

a. Place Purchase Orders for Invnetory Items.

b. Receive the the Orders  and set them up  for payables.

c. Enter Supplier informtion adn enter their invoices for payment.

d. Build bills of materials using the invnetory items showng the Finished item and all of it's components.

e, Enter Sales of the finished goods.

f. Ender Customer infomration.

g. Keep a chart of Accounts for credit / debit  accounts.

h. Be able to print reports on all of the above activities.

And, can all of  these be installed on our Network Server to allow users to login?

Thanks!

Mike

@mmitsch 

If you only need to have up to 5 users, QB Desktop Premier Plus is enough. For 10 users, you have to use QB Desktop Accountant or Enterprise. You should install the trial version of QB Desktop 2024 Enterprise.

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/new-subscriptions/download-trial-quic...

If you decide to use QB Desktop 2024 Enterprise, you can buy the license through selected partners to get a perpetual discount for renewal.

Hi there, @mmitsch. Let me provide general information on the differences between the Premier, Enterprise, and Accountant versions of QuickBooks Desktop. 

Premier is designed for businesses, entrepreneurs, and independent contractors with experienced in-house bookkeepers. Meanwhile, QuickBooks Accountant Desktop is tailored to independent bookkeepers and accountants who manage the accounts of multiple clients, each of whom may be in a specialized industry.

Additionally, the premier is more budget-friendly for smaller companies. Simplicity for basic inventory needs and suits businesses that need industry-specific features with up to 5 users. Enterprise is more scalable than QuickBooks Premier, with Advanced inventory management features with up to 40 users. QuickBooks Desktop for Accountants is designed specifically for accountants to provide bookkeepers with a reliable and efficient platform to manage the finances of multiple individuals or businesses.

Furthermore, I recommend you visit the official website. They will be able to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the features and capabilities of each version.

Feel free to visit this link to see which QuickBooks product suits your business: QuickBooks Desktop Products.

If you have any additional inquiries or require further assistance regarding QuickBooks Desktop, please feel free to leave a comment below.