Parker Johnson

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Parker Johnson leads the CVS deductions team at SupplyPike, crafting tools to help suppliers recover revenue and resolve deduction disputes seamlessly.

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How to Dispute Deductions at CVS

Disputing deductions/warehouse payables at CVS is tricky! Learn about the basics of revenue loss recovery at CVS.

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Invoice Code Numbers and Contact Information at CVS

The first step to CVS supplier success is getting an understanding of invoice code numbers and dispute contact information at CVS.

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CVS Compliance Fines and Metrics

Compliance at CVS revolves around a number of programs and an organized system of fines that can be disorienting to the most seasoned suppliers. 

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How to Dispute Deductions at Walgreens

Learn how to dispute Walgreens deductions via email, understand deduction types, and gather the right documents to recover lost revenue efficiently.

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Disputing Compliance Fines at Walgreens

Compliance at Walgreens (a.k.a. the Cost Recovery Program) is designed to monitor and encourage better supplier performance. 

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"ASN Not Downloaded" Defect

The "ASN Not Downloaded" defect is one of the most common SQEP fines. Learn about it (and how to avoid it).

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"Overage" Defect

SQEP overages are often the result of or connected with other defects/chargebacks, and they are also often invalid. Learn more here!

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"Barcode Compliance: Incorrect Quantity" Defect

Learn about the SQEP barcode compliance defect "Incorrect Quantity," and learn how to dispute it successfully.

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SQEP and Its Defects

Walmart rolled out its Supplier Quality Excellence Program (SQEP) on February 1st of 2021. Learn all about it here!

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"Barcode Compliance: Incorrect Barcode" Defect

Explore the "Barcode Compliance: Incorrect Barcode" defect, its causes, and solutions to maintain compliance and streamline operations.

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"Label Compliance: Incorrect Quantity" Defect

Discover the "Label Compliance: Incorrect Quantity" defect, its causes, and how to prevent and dispute it to ensure smoother supply chain operations.

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"Pallet Quality: Fair Quality" Defect

One of Walmart's most common Pallet Quality compliance sub-defects is "fair quality." Learn about what it means and how to avoid and dispute it.

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"Pallet Quality: Poor Quality" Defect

The "Pallet Quality: Poor Quality" defect is very common and devastating for some suppliers' compliance scores.

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"Packaging Compliance: Weak Packaging" Defect

The "Packaging Compliance: Weak Packaging" defect in Walmart's SQEP program is a stumbling block for some suppliers.

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"Barcode Compliance: Wrong Format" Defect

The "Barcode Compliance: Wrong Format" SQEP defect is a stumbling block for some suppliers. Read to learn more about how to avoid and dispute!

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"Load Stability: Shifted or Unstable" Defect

The "Load Stability: Shifted or Unstable" defect is a tricky one for some suppliers, but it can be avoided and disputed!

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"Pallet Securement: Poor Securement" Defect

Don't let the "Pallet Securement: Poor Securement" defect tank your compliance scores. Read how to avoid and dispute them here!

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"Pallet Build: Pallet Overhang" Defect

Learn how to address and prevent the "Pallet Build: Pallet Overhang" defect to ensure compliance and avoid supply chain disruptions.

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"Item Not on PO" Defect

Learn how to prevent and dispute the "Item Not on PO" defect to minimize errors and maintain SQEP compliance with Walmart requirements.

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"Packaging Compliance: Weak/Lack of Glue/Tape" Defect

Don't worry about the "Packaging Compliance: Weak/Lack of Glue/Tape" defect; read about it here!

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"Pallet Build: Inaccurate Ti" Defect

Understand the "Pallet Build: Inaccurate Ti" defect, its challenges, and how to address it effectively to improve compliance.

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"Label Compliance: Missing Description" Defect

Learn how to avoid and dispute the SQEP "Label Compliance: Missing Description" defect.

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"Packaging Compliance: Loose Wrap" Defect

Get a grip on the "Packaging Compliance: Loose Wrap" defect! Learn all about prevention and disputing here.

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"Barcode Compliance: Missing Barcode" Defect

Learn about the SQEP "Barcode Compliance: Missing Barcode" defect, and how to avoid and dispute it.

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"Canceled PO/PO Line" Defect

Don't ship against a canceled PO! Read about how to avoid and dispute the "Canceled PO/PO Line" defect here.

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"Load Stability: Not Palletized" Defect

Learn all there is to know about the "Load Stability: Not Palletized" defect, how to avoid it, and how to dispute it when invalid.

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"Load Segregation: Same Item/PO Not Grouped by Layer" Defect

The "Load Segregation: Same Item/PO Not Grouped by Layer" defect is a mouthful; don't let it become a problem for your Walmart business!

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"Pallet Build: Exceeds Max Height for Trailer Type" Defect

The "Pallet Build: Exceeds Max Height for Trailer Type" defect is NOT a tall tale. Learn all about how to avoid and dispute invalid fines here!

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"Wrong Pack" Defect

Learn how to identify, prevent, and resolve the "Wrong Pack" defect to ensure SQEP compliance and keep your supply chain running smoothly.

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Benchmarking You SQEP Defects

Check out some common SQEP defect approximations based off of SupplyPike research. 

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