Beyond the Netlist to a Powerful Bill of Materials; highlights a common point of confusion in PCB design workflows. While a netlist defines the electrical connections between components, the information requested—component details, quantities, costs, and notes—is precisely what a Bill of Materials (BOM) is designed to provide. This report will clarify the distinct roles of netlists and BOMs in KiCad, and then provide a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to effectively prepare a KiCad schematic and generate a comprehensive BOM that includes all the desired component data for procurement, cost estimation, and project management. By leveraging KiCad's robust BOM generation capabilities and custom symbol fields, designers can transform their schematic data into a powerful tool for project planning and execution.