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SupplyPike Acquires Supplier Community
SupplyPike is expanding its resource outreach efforts by acquiring Supplier Community, a retail and supplier educational platform.
Level Up Maximizes Dispute Win Rate Over 50x
Level Up wins over 50x more disputes. Read how the marketing firm helped its client win with Deductions Navigator in this case study.
SupplyPike Announces Deductions Navigator for Amazon Suppliers
Deductions Navigator for Amazon Suppliers, helps suppliers dispute deductions easier and optimize their Amazon deduction recovery rate.
How to Create a Deduction Claim in Lavante
Got invalid Kroger deductions? Learn how to create a deduction claim in Lavante, including updating a claim and asking questions.
Writing Your Walmart.com Item Information
Need help writing your Walmart.com item information? In this guide, we go over best practices for writing the perfect product page.
How Do I Navigate Walmart’s Ladder Plan?
Ladder plans can be tricky. All those equations! Learn how to navigate Walmart’s Ladder Plan and maximize your data.
Getting Started with Supplier Hub
Learn all about getting started with Supplier Hub, including what Supplier Hub is and how Kroger vendors can use it to manage items.
What is Cross Merchandising?
What is cross-merchandising, aka secondary product placement? Retailers use this marketing technique to sell complementary items.
What Is the DSDC Multiple PO Program?
What is the DSDC Multiple PO Program? Walmart’s multiple PO program was designed for suppliers that ship to different departments.
How Do I Validate My DSDC ASN?
Walmart DSDC suppliers must validate their ASN to ensure compliance with the retailer’s standards. Here’s a how-to guide on DSDC ASNs.
What Is a Global Location Number (GLN)?
What is a Global Location Number (GLN)? This reference code identifies all sorts of business locations in the supply chain world.
How to Plan Production Around Chinese New Year
Want to learn how to plan production around Chinese New Year? We go over some forecasting tips to make sure you can meet demand.
What Is Coupa and How Do I Set It Up?
What is Coupa? How is it used by Kroger suppliers? How does a vendor get set up on Coupa? We answer these questions and more.
What Is Kroger’s Direct Ship Program?
What is Kroger’s Direct Ship Program? How do I become a DSV? How do item specifications, inventory, shipping, and purchase orders work?
What is a Planogram, and How is it Used?
Learn what a planogram is and how it helps retailers maximize shelf space, manage inventory, and boost sales through strategic product placement.
SQEP e-commerce Packaging and Labeling
What are the SQEP e-commerce Packaging and Labeling requirements? What does Walmart require for its Supplier Quality Excellence Program?
What Is a DUNS Number?
What is a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number? How are DUNS numbers used in retail? How do I get a DUNS number?
What is the Pareto Principle?
What is the Pareto Principle? How is it used in retail? How can SKU rationalization mitigate the effects of the Pareto Principle?
Kroger’s Direct Ship Performance Guidelines
What are Kroger’s Direct Ship performance guidelines? We go over these requirements and Kroger’s non-compliance fee schedule.
Kroger’s Reclamation Policies
Every retailer has a reclamation process. Learn about supermarket giant Kroger’s reclamation policies for food and nonfood items.
What is Segmentation Analysis in Retail?
Learn how segmentation analysis helps retailers refine marketing, boost lead generation, and develop products that align with customer needs.
Kroger Vendor Code of Conduct
So, you're a Kroger supplier. Do you know the Vendor Code of Conduct? There are many rules for Kroger vendors, so we lay them out for you.
The Benefits of Direct-to-Store Delivery
What are the benefits of Direct-to-Store delivery? We discuss the advantages of DSD, who should use it, and some best practices.
The SupplyPike Sales Forecasting Tool
SupplyPike leverages machine learning to create its sales forecasting tool. Learn about this Retail Intelligence metric and how it works.
Summary of Session 2 of Walmart’s Year Beginning Meeting 2021
We recap session 2 of Walmart’s Year Beginning Meeting 2021, which dived into how merchandising units performed and their 2021 plans.
Summary of Session 1 of Walmart’s Year Beginning Meeting 2021
We recap session 2 of Walmart's Year Beginning Meeting 2021, which dived into how merchandising units performed and their 2021 plans.
What Compliance Requirements Does Kroger Have?
What compliance requirements does Kroger have? There are quite a few! We go over labeling, shipping, packaging, and display requirements.
What Are the Steps for Apparel Testing at Kroger?
You've been accepted as a vendor. Now, what are the steps for apparel testing at Kroger? Learn about Kroger's apparel testing processes.
What Are the Different Types of Transportation Kroger Uses?
What are the different types of transportation that Kroger uses? We detail the seven types of routing available to Kroger suppliers.
How Do I Become a Kroger Supplier?
How do you become a Kroger supplier? Should you keep your brand? Learn the 4 steps to becoming a Kroger supplier.
Securing SupplyPike: Announcing SOC 2 Compliance
SupplyPike is proud to announce it is now SOC 2 Type I compliance attestation by the AICPA, showing SupplyPike's commitment to security.
Packing and Labeling for Kroger Import Vendors
Kroger has updated its packing and labeling standards for 2021 for its import vendors. We break them down in plain English for you.
Kroger’s Import Vendor Compliance Program
Are you a direct import supplier to Kroger? Learn all you need to know about Kroger's Import Vendor Compliance Program in this guide.
Avoiding Common EDI Errors with Kroger
Kroger has strict requirements for its electronic data interchange (EDI) transactions. Learn how to avoid common EDI errors.
How Are Instocks Determined?
Replenishment is tough business. So, how are instocks determined and how do you calculate them in replenishment? What is in pipe?
What To Do When Walmart Runs Out of Stock
Oh no! Walmart is out of stock for your consumables. What do you need to do? We detail how to deal with Walmart out-of-stocks.
SupplyPike Certified a Great Place to Work
SupplyPike has been officially certified a Great Place To Work! In a survey sent to employees, 98% said they enjoy working at SupplyPike.
Advantages of Hiring a Third-Party Logistics Company (3PL)
What are the advantages of hiring a third-party logistics company (3PL)? We dig into what a 3PL is and the order fulfillment process.
What Is Vendor Managed Inventory?
What is Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)? Learn about VMI, how it benefits both retailers and suppliers, and implementing it.
What Is Aggregate Inventory Management?
What is aggregate inventory management? In this article, learn about aggregate inventory management, the benefits, and how to implement it.
Procurement and Marketing in CPG Companies
How can Procurement and Marketing grow CPG companies? Learn strategies for how these teams can create synergy.
CPG Management through Retail Analytics
Big data and retail analytics are key to CPG management and crucial for growing businesses to be successful in retail.
E-commerce Strategies for Increasing Sales During the Holidays
Holidays got you down? Here are eight strategies for increasing your e-commerce holiday sales - from marketing to free shipping.
CPG Industry Trends and Changes in 2020
We take a dive into the ever-changing CPG industry by taking a look at some new trends for consumer packaged goods companies.
Using Customer Data Platforms in Digital Marketing
CPGs have turned to digital marketing and using customer data platforms to enhance consumers’ experience. Let’s look at how you can, too.
Press Release: SupplyPike Teams Up with SPS Commerce
SupplyPike teams up with SPS Commerce to integrate order fulfillment data to better assess retail deductions.
Announcing the Workshop on Responding to OTIF Fines
You're starting to see chargebacks roll in from the new 2020 OTIF goals. What do you do now? Check out this workshop on responding to fines.
Announcing the Workshop on Improving Your OTIF Scores
We're continuing our Ultimate OTIF Workshop with Session #2: Improving Your OTIF Scores! Identify root causes and get your scores up.
Announcing the Fundamentals of OTIF Workshop
Announcing Session #1 of the Ultimate OTIF Workshop: The Fundamentals of Walmart OTIF! Coming December 2, 2020, on Supplier Community.
Announcing the Ultimate OTIF Workshop
We've teamed up with Supplier Community to bring you the Ultimate OTIF Workshop for your Walmart scores and metrics.
Getting to Know Walmart’s Referral Fee
Learn what it’s like to sell on Walmart Marketplace, including the referral fees associated with each product category and how to get paid.
Omnichannel and the Walmart Supplier
We dig deep into Walmart's supply chain practices, how the retailer measures supplier success, and its push towards omnichannel sales.
How Does Demand Sensing Work?
How does demand sensing work? Here are some methods for integrating and making the most of demand sensing and forecasts.
Understanding Demand Sensing
Understanding demand sensing can lead to a smooth, well-oiled supply chain for even the most desired products. Forecasting is a must.
Advantages of Selling Online
Learn about the benefits and advantages of e-commerce and selling online, either on a site you maintain or on a marketplace.
Walmart: Driving the Omnichannel Strategy
Walmart is working hard to be a trendsetter of the omnichannel strategy in retail and it uses data to achieve its goals.
Walmart’s Omnichannel Power – Beating the Pandemic
Walmart's omnichannel program is rising above the trials and tribulations of the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
How to Improve On-Shelf Availability
Learn how to improve your on-shelf availability, measure your in-stocks, and prepare for surpluses and promotions.
The Retail Industry Post COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically altered the retail industry, from closing shops to panic buying. Retailers must adapt - or die.
Dropship Vendor Program Standards
Learn about the performance standards and requirements for Walmart's dropship vendor program, inculding tips and tricks to being successful.
Measuring On-Shelf Availability
Learn how modern vendors and retailers are measuring on-shelf availability (OSA) so that products are always there for the consumer.
How to Become a Walmart Dropship Vendor
Learn the basics of becoming a Walmart Dropship Vendor, including the benefits and drawbacks of the program and alternatives.
What We Learned from Walmart Open Call Applicants
We interviewed seven U.S. entrepreneurs who attended Walmart Open Call and asked for their insights into the event and any advice they have.
What is Walmart Open Call?
What is Walmart Open Call? We dive into Walmart's initiative to put money back into American industry by attracting US-made suppliers.
OTIF Best Practices
Learn the best practices for keeping your supply chain well-oiled and compliant with Walmart's On-Time In-Full (OTIF) program.
OTIF Q&A Panel on October 7, 2020
SupplyPike and Supplier Community have teamed up to bring you an OTIF Q&A panel discussion with top industry speakers on Oct. 7, 2020.
Holding 3rd Parties Accountable for OTIF Fines
Are you losing money to OTIF fines? Learn how to hold your 3rd parties accountable for supply chain issues and fix root causes.
Walmart’s New Supplier Quality Excellence Program (SQEP) – Phase 1
Walmart has announced a new compliance initiative: Supplier Quality Excellence Program (SQEP). Dig into the details of Phase1 of SQEP.
Should I Use Prepaid or Collect Freight?
Are you a new supplier looking at your shipping options, or are you a veteren considering changing? Should you use Prepaid or Collect?
Announcing SupplyPike Partnership with 8th & Walton
SupplyPike is excited to partner with 8th & Walton to marry expert consulting services with advanced software solutions!
New 2020 Walmart OTIF Changes
Walmart has announced changes to its On-Time In-Full (OTIF) program on Sept. 1, 2020. Read about the new goals and metrics in plain English.
Hurricane Laura Closes Stores in Louisiana and Texas
Hurricane Laura is a category four tropical storm that has closed Walmart stores across Louisiana and Texas. Here is a list of closed stores.
Shipping on Walmart Marketplace
Learn about what options you have as a Seller on Walmart Marketplace for shipping, as well as what standards you must adhere to.
Visibility for Suppliers and CPGs
Learn about the importance of supply chain visibility for suppliers and CPGs, as well as tools and metrics that help.
Code 65: Late Shipment
What is Walmart deduction Code 65: Late Shipment? How can invalid code 65s be disputed? How can suppliers avoid them in the future?
The Differences between Disputing Deductions Individually and Settlements
There are two ways of disputing shortage deduction claims: settlements and individual disputes. Let's go over the pros and cons of each.
Retail Data Analytics: Sam’s Club MADRID™
What retail data analytics software does Sam's Club use? Here's the lowdown on MADRID and how you can use it in your supply chain.
Additional Deduction Codes
What are some uncommon Walmart deduction codes? SupplierWiki has created a list of different Walmart deduction codes suppliers may come across.
Code 97: Returned Goods (Handling Charge)
What is Walmart deduction code 97: Returned Goods (Handling Charge)? How can invalid code 97s be disputed? How can suppliers avoid them?
Code 95: Mdse. Return (Wrong Item)
What is Walmart deduction code 95: Mdse. Return (Wrong Item)? How can invalid code 95s be disputed? How can suppliers avoid them?
Code 93: Mdse. Return (Damaged Merchandise)
What is Walmart deduction code 93: Mdse. Return (Damaged Merchandise)? How can invalid code 93s be disputed? How can suppliers avoid them?
Code 92: Mdse. Return (Overstock/Recall)
What is Walmart deduction code 92: Mdse. Return (Overstock/Recall)? How can invalid code 92s be disputed? How can suppliers avoid them?
Code 70: Co-Op Allowance
What is Walmart deduction code 70: Co-Op Allowance? How can invalid code 70s be disputed? How can suppliers avoid them in the future?
Code 69: Grocery Billback Allowance
What is Walmart deduction code 69: Grocery Billback Allowance? How can you dispute invalid code 69 claims? How can suppliers avoid them?
Code 68: Signing Allowance
What is Walmart deduction Code 68: Signing Allowance? How can invalid code 68s be disputed? How can suppliers avoid them?
Code 67: Display Allowance
What is Walmart deduction Code 67: Display Allowance? How can invalid code 67s be disputed? How can suppliers avoid them?
Code 66: Markdown Monies/Price Protection
What is Walmart deduction Code 66: Markdown Monies/Price Protection? How can invalid code 66s be disputed? How can suppliers avoid them?
Code 64: Early Shipment
What is Walmart deduction Code 64: Early Shipment? How can invalid code 64s be disputed? How can suppliers avoid them in the future?
Code 63: BOL Addressed to Wrong Location
What is Walmart Deduction Code 63: BOL Addressed to Wrong Location? How can invalid code 63s be disputed? How can suppliers avoid them?
Walmart Acronym Cheat Sheet
Check out this cheat sheet of common acronyms and abbreviations you may run into as a Walmart supplier.
Walmart Departments and Categories
We have compiled a list of Walmart departments, their corresponding accounting departments, and how they are categorized for OTIF metrics.
Code 47: Excessive Freight on Invoice Description
What is Walmart deduction Code 47: Excessive Freight on Invoice Description? How can invalid code 47s be disputed? How can I avoid them?
Code 33: PO Number Incorrect on Invoice
What is Walmart deduction Code 33: PO Number Incorrect on Invoice? How can invalid code 33s be disputed? How can I avoid them?
Code 32: Multiple PO Numbers on Invoice
What is Walmart deduction Code 32: Multiple PO Numbers on Invoice? How can invalid code 32s be disputed? How can I avoid them?
Code 31: PO Number Not on Invoice
What is Walmart deduction Code 31: PO Number Not on Invoice? How can invalid code 31s be disputed? How can I avoid them?
Can A Supply Chain Be Both Efficient and Customer-Centric?
How can your supply chain be efficient and cost-effective while staying customer-centric in today's "on demand" economy?
What is an Overage at Walmart?
Order overage is defined as the amount of product sent to a retailer in excess of what was ordered. Overages cost suppliers on their bottom line.
Watch CEO Dan Sanker Testify Before Congress On The Future Of Retail Operations And Logistics
CEO Dan Sanker testified before Congress’ Subcommittee on Digital Commerce, addressing emerging tech's impact on retail operations and logistics.
Greg Kessman Named President of SupplyPike
SupplyPike, a cloud-based software platform for CPG supply chain management, welcomes Greg Kessman as President to lead business development.
Retail Category Management
Category management is defined as a purchasing concept which groups products together into discrete classifications.