Target Dispute Deadlines Explained (2026 Update)
Every year, Target suppliers lose recoverable revenue not because their disputes were invalid, but because they filed too late. A deduction eligible in January can become a permanent write-off by October, simply because no one was watching the clock.
What Is CPG? Consumer Packaged Goods Categories Explained
TL;DR: CPG stands for Consumer Packaged Goods. The term covers everyday products that consumers use up quickly and repurchase regularly, including food, beverages, personal care, household supplies, and over-the-counter medications. The global CPG market ...
How to Curb Retail Deductions in CPG: A Practical Guide
TL;DR: Most retail deductions are preventable. The ones that are not can usually be recovered if you dispute them correctly and on time. Fixing item data, tightening shipping documentation, syncing promotional terms, and building a deduction-tracking ...
Trade Promotion Management: A Complete Guide for CPG Brands
Trade promotions are one of the largest and most complex investments a CPG brand makes. Every year, manufacturers pour billions of dollars into discounts, rebates, advertising programs, and retailer incentives with a single goal: grow sales and earn more ...
How to Use Target's SPM Dashboard to Prevent Chargebacks
TL;DR: Target's Supplier Performance Management Dashboard (SPMD) gives vendors real-time visibility into compliance violations before they become chargebacks.
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 ...