What Are Trade Deductions? Causes, Types, and How to Dispute
Ever shipped a full order to a retailer, only to receive a payment that falls short by a few thousand dollars with a vague label like “shortage” or “pricing error” in the remittance note? Most suppliers have. The goods were delivered. The invoice matched ...
Supplier Audits: Types, Checklists, and Best Practices
After the pandemic, over 70% of companies began doing more supplier audits to track issues and lower risks. In 2025, supplier audits are changing. Companies are using new technology, focusing on risks, and relying more on digital tools to track ...
Post-Audit Deductions vs. Post-Audit Claims: Key Differences
Endless contracts, numbers, and details characterize the world of retail. Between all these parameters, things don’t always make sense. When that happens, the problem may be found within a post-audit claims.
10 Best Deduction Management Software in 2025
The challenge of managing deductions and chargebacks is becoming increasingly complex. This is due to retailers’ growing reliance on automation and ruthless efficiency in applying these financial adjustments.
CPG Supply Chain Management: Definition, Challenges, and Strategies
The consumer packaged goods (CPG) supply chain is one of the most dynamic and demanding ecosystems in the retail industry. Vendors and suppliers are under constant pressure to keep up with shifting consumer preferences, rising retailer expectations, and ...
Omnichannel Fulfillment: The Complete Guide for Retail & Ecommerce
Day by day, customer expectations continue to rise. With the rise of expectations, consumer buying channels have multiplied. Since there are different ways to sell products, like online, in stores, through social apps, or wholesale, the problems that ...
Decoding Post-Audit Deductions in 2025 for Suppliers
In your retail supply chain lies a silent drain, eating away at your profit margins. Post audit deductions have a knack for delaying recoveries. They confuse suppliers by making an appearance months after the initial transactions.
Walmart PO Numbers & NOVA Tool: The Ultimate Supplier Guide
Strong Purchase Order (PO) management helps suppliers maintain smooth operations and build reliable relationships with major retailers like Walmart. PO errors can lead to shipment delays, invoicing issues, and costly deductions.
Days Sales Outstanding vs. Accounts Receivable Turnover
DSO is the average number of days it takes your company to collect payment after a sale has been made. Tracking cash flow and accounts receivable (AR) efficiency in retail supply chains is essential. It’s especially important when suppliers face frequent ...
Receivables Performance Management: Struggle to Strategy
For many suppliers and CPG companies, chasing payments, resolving deductions, and juggling spreadsheets is a constant uphill battle. But it must not be this way. In today’s fast-paced world of retail and distribution, managing receivables well isn’t just ...