How to Understand and Use Amazon Vendor Central Reports
If you sell to Amazon as a vendor, you already have access to valuable data, but most teams never use it effectively.
What Is Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)? Benefits, and How It Works
TL;DR: Vendor-managed inventory shifts replenishment decisions from the buyer to the supplier. The supplier gets access to real-time sales and stock data, then decides when and how much to ship.
Walmart Labeling Guidelines Explained
TL;DR: Walmart enforces labeling compliance through the SQEP program. Missing or incorrect barcodes, pallet labels, or case markings generate defect charges. Barcodes must appear on at least two sides of every case. Labels must match your item file data ...
A Practical Guide to Settling Claims and Deductions in AR
Your customer pays $47,000 on a $50,000 invoice. Walmart sends three deductions the same week. Amazon flags a compliance chargeback from 90 days ago. And your team is still working through last month's pile.
Deduction Resolution: Everything You Need To Know
TL;DR: Deduction resolution is the process of investigating, validating, and recovering short payments from retailers. Most teams handle it reactively and manually, which means they miss dispute windows, submit to the wrong portals, and write off money ...
Walmart EDI Guide for Suppliers: Setup, ASN Compliance, and Errors
If you ship to Walmart, EDI is not optional. It is the backbone of every transaction that moves between your facility and Walmart's supply chain.
How to Handle Deductions Without PO or Invoice References
Deductions without a PO or invoice reference are some of the hardest to deal with.
Why Retailers Reject Deduction Disputes and How to Avoid Them
Getting hit with a deduction is already frustrating. When your dispute gets rejected on top of that, it feels like wasted effort.
Common Audit Types at CVS Health: What Suppliers Need to Know
Supplying CVS Health means operating under a structured set of audit programs. Like any major retailer, CVS uses a combination of supply chain performance audits, billing reviews, and quality system evaluations to hold suppliers financially accountable ...
Target EDI Requirements: 4 Documents Every Vendor Must Send
Every vendor who sells to Target must exchange business documents electronically. There is no manual alternative. No email. No PDF invoice. No paper purchase order confirmation.