
Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Products that consumers buy on a regular basis that are used up quickly such as food and cleaning supplies.Construction
Goods that get used up in construction but aren't considered a material. This can include small tools such as a hammer and minor materials such as glue, weld rod and tape.Medicine
Goods used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injuries such as gloves, bandages, medicine and surgical disposables.Maintenance
Supplies used to maintain and fix things such as fasteners, seals, lighting components and bearings used to maintain aircraft.Operating Supplies
Goods used up by a business as part of its operations. For example, printer cartridges used in an office.Hospitality
Goods used up by tourism related industries such as the soap in hotel rooms.Overview: Consumables | ||
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Definition | A product that is typically used within a year. | |
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