Material quantity standards:

The following procedure is usually followed for setting material
quantity standards.
(a) Standardisation of products: Detailed specifications, blueprints, norms for normal
wastage etc., of products along with their designs are settled.
(b) Product classification: Detailed classified list of products to be manufactured are
prepared.
(c) Standardisation of material: Specifications, quality, etc., of materials to be used in the
standard products are settled.
(d) Preparation of bill of materials: A bill of material for each product or part showing the
symbol or code, description and quantity of each material to be used is prepared.
(e) Test runs: Sample or test runs under regulated conditions may be useful in setting
quantity standards in a precise manner.