At one of our customers, an employee spent hours matching components from a purchased BOM against the database. Manually. In a spreadsheet. This had been the routine for years, and no one considered it an issue — that was simply how the task was done.
BOM Trawler imports any BOM into CIP and automatically matches manufacturer components that have a unique match. Where multiple matches or no matches exist, the tool guides the user in resolving them and creating the missing items.
The repetitive part of the work is eliminated. The complex part is supported with clear choices rather than guesswork. Originally developed for one customer, the tool is now used by many others.