Let’s get real: not every deduction is about math. Sometimes, it’s personal. Or at least—relational. Buyers have expectations. When you miss ship dates, drop the ball on packaging changes, or fail to follow up after a promotion flops, they notice. And often, deductions are the only tool they have to express that frustration.

The Case for ‘Proactive Recovery’ We get it. Post-audit recovery feels like a safety net. If something slips by, you’ll catch it later....

When Data Goes Rogue Your compliance team creates processes. Your AP team codes deductions. Your finance team monitors cash flow. But...

For every $1 billion in revenue, retail suppliers lose an estimated $3 million to invalid deductions. That’s not just margin erosion. That’s a runaway leak in your P&L—and if you’re not actively managing it, it could quietly become your biggest unmonitored expense.

Uncover the truth behind common retail deduction myths. Learn how to recover invalid deductions and maximize your profits.