SBOM (Software Bill of Materials)
A machine-readable inventory of all software components, libraries, and dependencies in a software application or embedded system.
Why it matters
SBOM is increasingly mandated by regulation for products with embedded software. Manufacturers must manage it alongside physical BOMs to maintain complete product records and supply chain transparency.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “SBOM (Software Bill of Materials).” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/sbom-software-bill-of-materials