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Sharon is a Content Writer at SupplyPike. She draws on a background in higher education and blogging to craft insightful and engaging content for SupplierWiki.
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What Is A Supplier Number, And Why Is It Important?
Learn what a supplier number is, its importance, and how to manage related issues across multiple platforms like Walmart, Amazon, and Target.
What Are the Five Types of Inventory?
Discover what the 5 types of inventory are, how they impact cycle stock, and where businesses store inventory to boost efficiency and reduce waste.
What is Procurement and How Does it Benefit CPGs?
Learn what procurement is, its types, the challenges CPGs face, how procurement can benefit CPGs, and best practices for procurement
6 Qualities of a Competitive CPG Supply Chain
Discover how CPGs can build competitive supply chains, adapt to market shifts, and benefit from outsourcing in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
What is Category Management?
Learn how category management optimizes efficiency by grouping products, strengthening supplier relationships, and aligning with consumer needs.
What are Walmart's Secondary Packaging Standards?
Learn about Walmart’s Secondary Packaging Standards, key components, 2025 updates, how to stay compliant, avoid fines, and ensure smooth operations.
The Difference Between Claims Deductions And Allowances
Understand the key differences between claims deductions and allowances—and how to dispute them at Walmart and Amazon.
Disputing Walmart Deductions on a Schedule
Learn how to dispute Walmart deductions efficiently with key timelines, common deduction codes, and expert tips to recover lost revenue.
Ulta's Chargeback Program Explained
Learn how to prevent, dispute, and resolve Ulta chargebacks with a complete guide to deduction types, common compliance issues, and disputing steps.
Supply Chain Management at Publix
Learn about Publix’s supply chain policies, including warehouse delivery, pallet specs, and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) requirements for suppliers.
What is Lead Time and How Does it Affect Retail?
Learn what lead time is, its types, and how it impacts retail inventory, efficiency, and customer satisfaction—plus tips for managing it effectively.
How to Select a Distributor
Learn how to choose the right distributor, avoid common roadblocks, and align your distribution strategy with your product and market.
Shipping Requirements for Ulta Suppliers: Labels, Cartons, and Timelines
Learn Ulta's shipping, labeling, and packaging rules to avoid chargebacks. Covers timelines, cartons, BOLs, and packing list compliance.
Vendor Compliance Checklist
Explore vendor compliance essentials: key checklist categories, common retailer requirements, and how to successfully dispute compliance fines.
Sysco Shipping Compliance
Learn about Sysco’s shipping compliance rules, from replenishment to disputing OS&D claims, and how to avoid costly chargebacks.