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• How Creator-Economy Brands Are Building Retail Supplier Operations from the Ground Up 

  Creators drive demand. Retail media captures it. Learn how leading brands are connecting both to accelerate retail growth. 

• Maintaining Data Accuracy as Order Volume Grows

  Learn how growing suppliers can prevent chargebacks and errors by scaling data accuracy, ownership, and EDI processes with SPS Commerce. 

• Supply Chain Data Latency: Why Decisions Happen Before Data Is Ready

  Data can be accurate and still arrive too late. Learn where supply chain latency hides and how to prevent OTIF and ASN issues.

• ANSI Standards and Why They Matter for Your Business

  Learn what ANSI standards are, how ANSI X12 powers EDI transactions, and why standardized data is critical for retail and supply chain operations. 

• List of EDI Transactions and EDI Document Codes

  Common EDI transactions that are supported within the X12 and EDIFACT EDI world. View our comprehensive list of EDI codes, names, and definitions.

• Boost Your Success with Inventory Management KPIs

  Find out how inventory KPI examples will improve a company’s managerial inventory processes, aligning to the correct metrics.

• A complete guide to data standardization

  Gain insights into the importance of data standardization, its benefits, and best practices for implementation.

• What is inventory planning

  Learn how inventory planning is the process of reducing cost by optimizing inventory levels with demand forecasting practices.

• What is EDI integration and why is it important?

  Learn how Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) support supply chain processes, enhance communication with trading partners, and boost efficiency.

• Inventory Turnover Ratio Explained

  [Guide] Inventory Turnover Ratio measures how many times inventory is sold or used in a given time period, this guide better explains what it is, h…

• Invoicing for Amazon Overages: Get Paid While Making Smart Match Work Smarter

  Automatically invoice for overages in Amazon Vendor Central with a new solution coming from SPS Revenue Recovery.

• Five Types of Distribution Channels and How To Design Channel Architecture 

  Design smarter distribution channels. Learn five models and how channel architecture drives profitability and scalable growth. 

• AI Terminology Explained: Definitions Every Supply Chain Team Should Know

  Terminology spanning core AI concepts, models, data pipelines, governance, and real-world enterprise use cases. 

• Amazon FBA Capacity Limits June-July: What Sellers Need to Do

  Amazon’s June-July 2025 FBA capacity limits are changing. Learn what’s new, why it matters, and how to protect inventory ahead of Prime Day.

• Amazon Shortage Claims vs Chargebacks: What’s the Difference?

  Amazon shortage claims and chargebacks are both a form of deduction faced by Amazon vendors. What are the primary differences between the two?

• Amazon Tariffs Update with Free Calculator

  Federal court blocks Trump's Liberation Day tariffs. Amazon sellers must keep paying at border for now. Possible refunds later. Key dates: June 5-9.

• Using the EDI 945 to Deliver Shipment Details

  The EDI 945 sends shipment information to your customers without the hassle of phone calls or emails. Automate your shipment details today.

• Ship Point Creation and Management for Retailers

  Discover how retailers use ship point optimization to cut shipping costs, accelerate delivery, and turn logistics into a competitive advantage.

• GPSR: What EU Sellers Need to Know and Implement

  Understand GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation) and its impact on EU Amazon sellers. Learn key requirements and steps for compliance.

• 2026 Supply Chain Trends: Problem Solving Labor Shortages, Robotics, and Warehouse Constraints

  Supply chains face a 2026 inflection point as labor, space, and accuracy pressures collide, forcing a shift toward automation.

• 2026 Freight Market Outlook: Costs, Capacity & Strategy

  Explore the 2026 freight market and learn how suppliers can manage inventory, control costs, and meet delivery deadlines amid uncertainty.

• What is a 3PL Provider and How to Select One?

  3PL providers play a key role in helping businesses scale their fulfillment operations. Learn what to look for during your selection process.

• Five top EDI documents to integrate and automate

  Just because you have an EDI solution doesn’t mean you’re using it to its highest potential. Here are the top 5 documents for EDI automation.

• Be Ready All Stages of Business Growth with EDI, Xero & SPS

  No Nasties is moving quickly through stages of business growth with SPS EDI and Xero. See how they did it without adding resources.

• How to Choose an EDI Provider

  Want to learn more about what EDI providers do? Curious about how to choose the right EDI provider? SPS has answers to your questions!

• The EDI solution that can Integrate with any system

  The SPS Commerce EDI solution integrates with any system and software to enhance automation, speed up processes and improve data analysis.

• EDI 894: Primer on the Delivery/Return Base Record

  The EDI 894 is used when the direct-to-store delivery model is in order. It is also known a the Delivery/Return Base Record.

• EDI 861: Receiving Advice/Acceptance Certificate

  The EDI 861 Receiving Advice Certificate is a report back to the shipper that an order/shipment has arrived at its final destination.

• EDI 846: 5 Reasons to Adopt the Inventory Inquiry/Advice

  Want to simplify how you communicate inventory information? The EDI 846 can help. Learn its benefits for buyers & sellers.

• Understanding Sell-Through Rate

  The sell through rate helps retailers, sellers and eCommerce vendors plan how much stock they’ll need and adjust supply accordingly.

• Supply chain digitization: everything you need to know to get ahead

  For suppliers, supply chain digitization is a crucial step toward reaching that next level of growth. Get started with an EDI solution from SPS Commer

• Five considerations for Microsoft Dynamics 365 EDI

  If you want to implement EDI into your Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, SPS Commerce is the ideal partner for scalable solutions to optimize your supply ch

• Looking for an EDI developer? Think about full-service EDI instead

  In search for an EDI developer? How much does EDI cost to implement? Here are 3 reasons why you should choose a third-party EDI solution.

• Purchase Order Changes (EDI 860): What are the Benefits for Buyers and Sellers?

  The Purchase Order Change (EDI 860) is a fundamental EDI document. Learn the benefits for buyers & sellers and how to prevent EDI 860 issues.

• EDI 812: Debit/Credit Adjustment transaction explained

  An EDI 812 Debit/Credit Adjustment communicates an adjustment to the costs for products between retailers or grocers and their vendors and wholesalers

• EDI 852: Important Fundamentals of the Product Activity Report

  The EDI 852 Product Activity Report is a way to examine POS and inventory data. Learn how the EDI 852 benefits retailers & suppliers.

• Evaluating Your EDI Options: 7 Building Blocks of Full-Service EDI [White Paper]

  Struggling to figure out which type of edi, managed service or full-service, to choose? Learn about the 7 blocks of Full-Service EDI.

• A Supply Chain Lexicon: Navigating Modern Trading Partnerships

  Learn how supply chain roles evolve from manufacturer to end customer, and why shared terminology matters for retail execution.

• Nordstrom’s Distribution Network and Supplier Best Practices

  Learn how Nordstrom’s distribution centers operate, common compliance issues to avoid, and best practices for shipping into Nordstrom’s network.

• Understanding Calendars and Seasons in Merchandising

  Learn how retail calendars, fiscal quarters, and the 4-5-4 method improve forecasting and alignment for suppliers, retailers, and 3PLs.

• Pick and Pack 101: Methods, KPIs, Costs, and Tech

  Master pick and pack strategies, KPIs, costs, and tech like cartonization, DIM weight, and 2D barcodes to streamline fulfillment.

• Costco Allowances Made Simple: Tips for Suppliers

  Discover how Costco allowances, demos, and compliance impact suppliers—and tips to protect margins while growing sales.

• How Suppliers can Choose the Right Warehouse Partner

  Turn warehousing into a growth tool. Learn types, factors, and platforms suppliers need for smart, scalable storage solutions. 

• How to Prepare for a Walmart Line Review

  Learn how to prepare for a Walmart line review. Tips on what to expect, how to stand out, and mistakes suppliers should avoid.

• True Value Contact List - Buyers, RDC’s, and Inventory Managers

  True Value contacts for Product Merchants, Distribution Centers, and Inventory Issues.

• How to Become a True Value Supplier

  Learn how to become a True Value supplier, navigate onboarding, and understand key vendor requirements after the Do It Best merger.

• Understanding Port Charges in Today’s Global Supply Chain

  Learn the types of port charges, how tariffs impact margins, and smart strategies to reduce costs in today’s global supply chain.

• 5 Steps to Choosing the Best Retail Analytics Provider for Your Business

  Make retail data work for you. Learn how to choose the right analytics provider and boost performance across every channel.

• How to Ship to Tractor Supply: Supplier Packaging, Labeling & Routing Guide

  Master Tractor Supply shipping, labeling, routing & compliance guidelines for vendors. Avoid costly errors & ship with confidence!

• Code 75: Transfer of Debit Balance

  At Walmart, a Code 75 a chargeback that is used to move outstanding funds from one supplier account to another at the same organization.

• The Future is 2D Barcodes: The Roadmap to Meeting Retailer Demands

  Is your barcode strategy ready for Sunrise 2027? Explore how 2D barcodes boost traceability, cut costs, and meet retailer demands.

• SQEP Fines Explained

  Understand Walmart SQEP defects, scoring formulas, and how non-compliance can quickly lead to stacked and costly supplier fines.

• What is CPFR? Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment

  Learn how CPFR improves forecasting, reduces inventory costs, and strengthens supplier-retailer collaboration, especially at Walmart.

• Code 29: Carton Damage — Misrouting Changed FOB

  Though they are rare and typically low in cost, Code 29s can be disputed in APDP, like most other AP deductions.

• Target Dispute Denial Codes

  Learn Target's dispute denial codes, reasons for rejection, and how to properly submit deduction disputes through Synergy on Partners Online.

• Compliance Fine Defects & Dispute Documentation at Target

  Learn how to navigate Target compliance fines and dispute common shipping defects with the right documents and expert guidance.

• A User’s Guide to Vendor Central

  Learn how to navigate Amazon Vendor Central tools and best practices to dispute deductions and avoid chargebacks effectively.

• Pitfalls of Amazon Deductions

  Learn how to handle Amazon deductions, provisions, and chargebacks—plus how to dispute issues and avoid costly supplier setbacks.

• What is a Deduction at Amazon?

  Understand Amazon deductions, shortages, and chargebacks—and how to prevent, manage, and dispute them effectively as a supplier.

• Hitting The Mark With Your Target Deductions

  Learn how SupplyPike helps Target suppliers recover deductions by streamlining dispute research, documentation, and bulk claim submissions.

• The Flow Process For Disputing on Partners Online

  Learn how to dispute deductions in Target's Synergy system with step-by-step guidance, key tips, and documentation best practices.

• Disputing Invalid Target Deductions

  Learn how long suppliers have to dispute Target deductions, plus tips for managing chargebacks and navigating the dispute process effectively.

• The Target Portal

  Explore Target’s Partners Online platform, including Synergy and other tools suppliers use to manage deductions, disputes, and performance.

• Other Barriers to Supplier Success at Target

  Learn how Target processes supplier invoices using a match rate system to ensure accurate, on-time payments with minimal manual intervention.

• Target Deduction Codes at a High Level

  Learn how to identify and dispute common Target deduction codes, including shortages, pricing issues, returns, and more.

• How to Become a Retail Vendor

  Learn how to become a retail vendor, avoid common mistakes, and explore vendor programs with top U.S. retailers.

• What is a Purchase Order?

  Learn how purchase orders work, their types, lifecycle, and how suppliers can manage POs to avoid payment delays and retailer deductions.

• Nordstrom's Accounts Payable Codes

  Understand Nordstrom's AP codes and dispute timelines to better manage deductions and compliance as a supplier.

• How Nordstrom's RFID Strategy Impacts Suppliers

  Learn how Nordstrom's RFID strategy impacts suppliers, from compliance requirements to inventory benefits and chargebacks for non-compliance.

• How to Become a Private Label Supplier

  Learn how to become a private label supplier, connect with retailers, and grow your business with private label partnerships.

• 2025 Target Compliance Changes

  Learn about Target's 2025 compliance changes, including new Perfect Order Program metrics and the key steps for vendors to stay compliant.

• Sourcing in the CPG Industry

  Discover sourcing models, strategies, and best practices CPG suppliers use to secure materials, manage costs, and build a resilient supply chain.

• How to Create Custom Datasets in Scintilla

  Learn how to create, save, and manage Custom Datasets in Scintilla to tailor reports for your Walmart business.

• Understanding Unpaid Invoice Details In Supplier One

  Learn how to use Supplier One’s Unpaid Invoice Details report to track outstanding payments, manage cash flow, and resolve payment issues.

• What Is a Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)?

  Learn the essentials of SKUs, their benefits, where they’re found, and how they differ from UPCs and EANs to optimize your inventory management.

• How Walmart Rollbacks Affect Suppliers

  Learn how Walmart's rollback strategy impacts suppliers pricing, inventory and demand planning, and how to maximize these promotional benefits.

• What Is Walmart's National PO Program? 

  Walmart’s National PO Program cuts costs, simplifies logistics, and speeds up shipments with single POs for all RDCs.

• How to Prepare for Walmart's Open Call 

  Learn how to apply for Walmart's Open Call, prepare effectively, and pitch your products with key supplier insights, strategies, and tips!

• What Is Deductions Management?

  Discover strategies for achieving best-in-class deductions management across major retailers to recover revenue and streamline operations.

• Walmart Supplier Help: Who Should I Reach Out To?

  Learn how to resolve Retail Link, OTIF, Luminate, or SQEP issues. This guide provides you with the tools and contacts needed to address your concerns.

• Amazon Acronyms, Terms, and Definitions

  Discover essential Amazon terms and acronyms every supplier should know.

• What are Trade Discounts and How Do They Work?

  Learn how trade discounts work, their benefits, types, and how suppliers and retailers use them to boost sales and strengthen partnerships.

• What is Supply Chain Resilience?

  Learn about the importance of supply chain resilience to mitigate global disruptions and common vulnerabilities in global supply chains.

• What is an ASN? Understanding Walmart's Updated Validation Process

  Learn about Walmart's new ASN validation process and best practices to ensure error-free, timely, and accurate shipments.

• SupplyPike Launches Innovative Solution for CVS Suppliers

  SupplyPike, a software development company founded in Northwest Arkansas, is pleased to announce their new product – SupplyPike for CVS.

• How Amazon's Receive Process Impacts Suppliers

  Discover how Amazon's highly automated receive process impacts suppliers and requires precise compliance.

• Root Cause Analysis at Walmart

  RCA can help uncover the reasons behind frustrating revenue loss instances. This article addresses common root cause issues for suppliers at Walmart.

• What is RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) at Walmart?

  Explore Walmart's latest requirements for Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) inlays and how they impact suppliers and supply chain operations.

• Walmart's New Fuel Management Program

  Discover Walmart's new Fuel Management Program, its key features, and how it impacts supplier operations and logistics costs.

• SupplyPike Introduces Multi-Retailer Revenue Loss Summary

  SupplyPike launches Multi-Retailer Revenue Loss Summary, a feature that allows users to understand revenue loss at a glance.

• What is a Walmart Distribution Center?

  This article provides insight into Walmart's Distribution Centers, diving into their role, functions, challenges, and impact on suppliers.

• Red Sea/Suez Canal Crisis Disrupts Global Logistics

  Explore the Suez Canal crisis's global impact on logistics, shipping disruptions, and strategies for resilient supply chain management.

• SIDE: The New Item Data Compliance Program at Sam's Club

  Learn about Sam's Club's SIDE initiative for supplier compliance, aiming to reduce supply chain inefficiencies by ensuring data accuracy.

• SupplyPike Expands to Home Depot, Empowering Suppliers with Enhanced Deduction Management

  SupplyPike has expanded its deduction management software, now empowering Home Depot suppliers to recover revenue and simplify dispute processes.

• Walmart’s Shipping and Routing Transportation Guide Glossary

  In Walmart's shipping and routing transportation Guide, they have a glossary of some of the most basic and more retailer-specific logistics terms.

• How to Dispute an Amazon Chargeback

  Learn about chargeback research and disputing at a high level, five common chargeback issue types, how to dispute them, and how to avoid them.

• 3 Reasons Connecting With Target's Supplier Performance Management Team Can Help Your Business

  Connecting with Target's SPM boosts compliance, supply chain efficiency, and reduces On Time Fill Rates impacts for suppliers.

• DSS Aliases in Luminate

  As a part of Walmart's transition from DSS to Luminate they updated a number of business names/terms to become more omnichannel friendly and precise. 

• What Are Amazon’s Compliance Chargebacks?

  Amazon's compliance chargebacks impact supplier revenue. Issues include PO problems, ASN accuracy, and packaging.

• How to Pull the Supplier Scorecard in Luminate

  With DSS retiring in March 2024, discover how to access and pull the Vendor Scorecard using Walmart Luminate's tools and features.