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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 ...

Featured Articles

Actionable guides, expert analysis, and best practices to help retail suppliers improve operations.

Amazon Purchase Quantity Variance (PQV): How To Dispute Shortage Claims

Learn about Purchase Quantity Variance (PQV) claims in Amazon Vendor Central, how to manage disputes effectively, and optimize your recovery process.

Amazon Vendor Chargebacks: The Complete List

Understand Amazon chargebacks, their impact on margins, and how to effectively dispute them to protect your profits, especially in Q4.

What Is Shipper Load and Count? Complete Guide for Shippers

Understand the implications of Shipper Load and Count on liability disputes, and learn how to effectively document and resolve shortage claims.

How To Dispute Various Amazon Deductions On Vendor Central?

Learn how to effectively manage Amazon deductions, dispute claims, and improve your recovery rates with best practices and essential documentation ...

Seasonal Returns in Retail Explained

Learn about seasonal returns in retail, their impact on margins, and how to prevent revenue loss with effective post-season review processes.

The Deduction Process in Order to Cash: Everything You Need to Know

Understand how deductions impact the order-to-cash cycle and learn strategies to address their root causes effectively to improve cash flow.

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