We manufacture type A subassemblies (P/N 12345) in house. However, sometimes we like to buy identical parts complete from an outside vendor. We do this by creating a type R part with part number (P/N 12345-OV).
 
So far so good, but it gets a little messy with the higher level assembly that uses these parts. We have to keep changing the WO-BOMS to reflect whether they include the type A parts we plan to make or the type R parts we will buy.
 
Is there a better way to handle this?
 
Thanks,
Earle

Thanks - you're right.
 
Purchasing said they couldn't do it - I should have checked myself before posting.
 
Earle