FMCG

Dynamics 365 for FMCG: every batch traced, every promotion measured.

Business Central and Finance & Operations forecast demand, track every lot from production to shelf, manage expiry dates and link promotions to the margin they deliver.

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Industry challenges

Challenges we solve for FMCG

01
Traceability on demand
A recall means hours of searching lots by hand.
With Dynamics 365: Lot and expiry tracking from receipt to shipment.
02
Promotions erode margin
Trade promotions aren't tracked against results.
With Dynamics 365: Trade agreements and promotion pricing in the ERP.
03
Short shelf life, high waste
Stock expires before it sells.
With Dynamics 365: FEFO picking and expiry visibility.
04
Forecasts miss demand
Planning is done in spreadsheets.
With Dynamics 365: Demand forecasting and master planning.

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Business Central for FMCG

Usually fits: Growing food, beverage and consumer goods brands that need lot and expiry tracking, purchasing and sales in one system.

Lot and expiry tracking
Lots and expiration dates recorded on every movement, ready for a recall.
First-expired, first-out picking
Warehouse picks follow expiry dates so older stock ships first.
Sales and inventory forecasting
Forecasts based on sales history help plan purchasing and production.
Price lists and discounts
Customer and campaign pricing managed in price lists with start and end dates.

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Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Finance & Operations for FMCG

Usually fits: Larger FMCG producers and distributors that need batch attributes, demand forecasting, trade allowances and multi-site supply chains.

Batch attributes and shelf life
Batch attributes, shelf-life dates and batch disposition codes control what can be sold.
Demand forecasting
Statistical demand forecasts feed master planning across sites and channels.
Trade allowance management
Promotions, rebates and trade funds planned, tracked and settled against real sales.
Process manufacturing
Formulas, co-products, by-products and catch weight for food and consumer goods.

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Not sure which one fits?

Our advisory service compares both against your processes, size and growth plans.

FAQ

Questions from FMCG

Business Central or Finance & SCM for FMCG?

Dynamics 365 Business Central usually fits growing food, beverage and consumer goods brands that need lot and expiry tracking, purchasing and sales in one system. Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM usually fits larger FMCG producers and distributors that need batch attributes, demand forecasting, trade allowances and multi-site supply chains. Our advisory service compares both against your processes.

Which TSL Labs extensions are most relevant?

For this sector we usually start with Document Email Management, Multisource Exchange Rate Management, License Management and Xero Bills Connector. Every extension has its own page with features, documentation and a demo request.

Can you move us from our current system?

Yes. We upgrade from Dynamics GP, NAV and AX and move businesses off spreadsheets or older accounting systems, with a data migration plan agreed before cutover. See GP, NAV and AX upgrades.

How long does an implementation take?

A standard Business Central implementation typically goes live in 6–10 weeks, and Finance & SCM typically takes 13–17 weeks. We confirm scope and timeline before any configuration starts.

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Book 30 minutes, or send a short note about how you work today. We will tell you honestly whether Business Central or Finance & SCM fits, and which TSL Labs extensions are relevant.

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