Matser Data Consolidation Pros/Cons

Hi All
We are busy doing a roll out in a beverage industry and would like to know from previous experiences what are the possible pro's and con's experienced from consolidating master data for 2 different company codes.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Rgds
Kasy

Hi Kasavan,
Could be more specific on what you want to know. As the question is quite general in nature
regards
Srini

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