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Hi All,
Is it possible to use SAP B1 in the fast moving consumer good industry ? what is its limitation and what is its benefit ? I mean what modules are usually able to be applied in such industry ? Pls give advice. Thanks
Rgd
Rajh

Hi Raj,
B1 I beleive as such can be used for any industry be it FMCG or any other Industry.....though in some cases some amount of customization would be needed.
It suits more so for an FMCG industry b'cos the basic industry in the FMCG would be trading (manufacturing too in some cases)....and B1 fits pretty well for trading. Also B1 covers all the basic Modules required in an FMCG industry which would be Purchasing, sales, Inventory which form the back bone along with others.
Hope I have cleared your doubt.
Award Points if Useful.
Nagesh.

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