The Deduction Brief
Insights on CPG deductions, AR automation, and revenue recovery, from the team building PackPay.
UNFI Deductions: How To Triage Before The Window Closes
UNFI deductions can get lost in cash application, backup documents, and supplier-specific workflows. Here is how CPG teams should triage them before the window closes.
How CPG Brands Should Handle Walmart Deductions Before They Turn Into Write-Offs
Walmart deductions can drain CPG margin when finance teams do not have the time or evidence to work them. Here is how to triage codes, gather proof, and decide what to recover.
How To Decide Which Deductions Are Worth Disputing
CPG teams cannot manually dispute every deduction. Here is how to prioritize by dollars, deadline, evidence strength, and repeat patterns.
KeHE Deductions Are A Speed Problem
KeHE deductions are often less about complex accounting and more about speed. Here is how CPG teams should triage KeHE claims before the window closes.
The Retailer Dispute Rules CPG Brands Should Know
CPG deduction disputes depend on the retailer or distributor taking the deduction. Here is how finance teams should think about Walmart, Target, Kroger, Amazon, Publix, UNFI, and KeHE.
What Proof Wins Shortage Deductions
Shortage deductions are one of the most common CPG deduction types. Here is the evidence finance teams need to prove what shipped, what arrived, and what should be recovered.
Why Dashboards Do Not Recover Retailer Deductions
Dashboards can show deduction problems, but they do not recover money by themselves. CPG teams need workflows that classify, gather evidence, file, and follow up.
Why Deduction Recovery Is Evidence Work
Retailer deduction recovery is less about arguing and more about evidence. CPG teams win when they match the right proof to the right deduction type.