Part Number Proliferation
Why it matters
Proliferation inflates BOM complexity, increases inventory SKU count, reduces supplier purchasing leverage, and obscures design reuse opportunities — all of which add unnecessary cost to every product program.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “Part Number Proliferation.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/part-number-proliferation