How to Avoid Non-Compliance Chargebacks

At a52 Fulfillment, we know that vendor compliance penalties can be a real problem for retail suppliers of all shapes and sizes. That is why we offer fulfillment and freight management services that are specifically designed to handle the common causes for non-compliance chargebacks.

Top Causes for Compliance Violations

Nowadays, a lot of vendors, especially small ones, are having increasingly frequent problems with keeping up with the ever-increasing complexity of doing business in the electronic age. Unfortunately, vendor compliance is here to stay, having become important to retailers as both an enforcement tool and a significant profit source.

Non-compliance errors run the gamut but the most frequent list includes the usual suspects. These mistakes can cost vendors hundreds or even many thousands of dollars per infraction, and if not corrected, they can be repeated over and over again. Some of the most common causes for non-compliance violations include:

  • ASN/EDI Errors
  • Packaging, Carton Labelling
  • Carton and Pallet Specifications
  • Pricing Not in Accordance with the PO
  • Transportation/Routing Problems
  • Poor Fill Rate
  • Late Deliveries
  • Early Deliveries
  • Shipment Shortages
  • Packing UPC Ticketing Errors
  • Damages
  • Invoicing Errors
  • Substitutions

Managing Vendor Compliance Requirements

Vendors who want to stay in business either need to learn to cope with vendor compliancy or they need to team up with a third-party fulfillment provider who can get the job done right. At a52 Fulfillment, we understand the challenges that many businesses face with adhering to vendor compliance requirements, and how the penalties from not adhering to those requirements can take a big chunk out of their bottom line. That is why we offer a wide variety of vendor compliance services that are specifically designed to help you meet even the trickiest requirements, including inventory control and value-added services .

If you would like to learn more about how to avoid non-compliance chargebacks , or if you are interested in one of our services, please contact a52 Fulfillment at 886-966-0252 or by filling out a contact form on our website.