Supplier Quality
As more and more companies rely on electronic transmission of shipping data, verifying the accuracy of vendors’ Advanced Shipment Notice (ASN) data has become even more crucial to ensure efficient supply chain performance. CatalystCommand™ VQ’s electronic auditing procedure replaces error-prone, paper-based audits and provides real-time visibility into vendor performance. It offers customers a reliable electronic method to “certify” each vendor’s ASN process and continually monitor the accuracy of ASN data against actual shipment and carton contents.
By uncovering vendor compliance issues, the electronic audits allow users to track the frequency of violations and to work with vendors to eliminate their root causes. This compliance program quickly identifies the poorly performing vendors who can have an adverse impact on operations and customer service. It also provides a powerful tool for effectively monitoring the accuracy of EDI records. In addition, customers can use VQ audits from one distribution center to certify a vendor at all its sites.
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Reduces vendor chargebacks.
By uncovering discrepancies before shipment, errors can be corrected before they turn into charge-back costs. |
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Improves vendor performance.
Verifies ASN data against carton contents and monitors vendor shipments for quality and quantity. |
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Reduces re-work to lower costs and enhance productivity.
Improves overall efficiency and reduces costs through less re-work, more efficient sharing of ASN and compliance data, and more productive use of warehouse employees. |
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Improves relationships between retailers and vendors.
Provides hard metrics to use as benchmarks for setting tough but realistic performance standards. |
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