Black Friday 2025: Supplier Survival Guide
Black Friday is the biggest retail moment of the year, and for suppliers, it can also be the most stressful. Order volumes rise quickly, retailer requirements become tighter, and even small mistakes can turn into costly deductions or chargebacks.
How to File a FedEx Freight Claim for Lost or Damaged Shipments
When a FedEx shipment is lost or arrives damaged, filing a freight claim is the only way to recover your costs. The process is straightforward when done correctly, but missing details or incomplete documents can lead to delays or denials.
How to File a UPS Freight Claim for Lost or Damaged Shipments
When a shipment arrives damaged or never makes it to its destination, filing a UPS claim is the only way to recover your loss. The process is straightforward when done correctly, but missing documents or incorrect details can delay or even deny your ...
Freight Claims Management: The Definitive Guide for 2025
You open a shipment and see crushed cartons and missing labels. The driver is gone, the paperwork looks fine, and the clock has already started ticking. Somewhere between origin and destination, your freight and your money took a hit.
How to Upload Past Due Invoices in Kroger’s Lavante Platform
For Kroger suppliers, invoice management does not stop once goods are shipped. If a payment is delayed or missed, suppliers must use the Lavante platform to upload past due invoices. Kroger requires precise documentation and compliance with invoice ...
CVS Updates Shortage Dispute Policy: Signed Proof of Delivery Required
CVS Health has issued an important update to its Accounts Payable and Dispute Resolution Policy, effective October 24, 2025. The update changes how suppliers must submit shortage disputes for CVS warehouse locations.
Proof of Delivery (POD): The Definitive Guide for Suppliers
Have you ever faced payment delays or compliance issues due to missing delivery confirmations? Ensuring that shipments reach retailers as expected is not just about logistics. It is also about maintaining trust and financial stability. Without proper ...
CVS Supplier Deduction Guide: How to Avoid Payment Reduction
Every major retailer has a process for claims and deductions, and CVS is no different. Suppliers often see payment reductions tied to billing errors, shortages, or compliance misses. Left unchecked, these deductions can add up to significant revenue loss.
What is Vendor Compliance? Definition and Real-World Examples
Running a successful supply chain requires careful planning and attention to detail. Even small errors can increase costs and impact customer satisfaction. Vendor compliance helps prevent these issues by setting rules and standards for the supply chain.
Amazon Co-Op Deductions: Everything you need to know
There’s no avoiding Amazon’s impact today. It spreads through retail like air itself.