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    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, ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    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.