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Deduction Avalanche: Why Small Errors Turn Into Big Losses Fast
Most margin loss doesn’t start with a six-figure deduction.
It starts with something small. A bad barcode. A dock delay. A missed PO field.
Each one seems harmless until they repeat.
The HRG Team
21 hours ago1 min read


What Your Deduction Report Isn’t Telling You
Pull up your latest deduction report. What do you see? Totals by category. Maybe a breakdown by retailer or claim type. If you’re lucky,...
The HRG Team
3 days ago1 min read


Retailer Audits Don’t Sleep—Why Your Recovery Strategy Can’t Either
Retailers operate in real time. Their systems monitor compliance, freight, and supply chain metrics 24/7. Deductions are applied instantly, often without warning. But too many suppliers respond days—or even weeks—later.
That delay is more than a nuisance. It’s a risk multiplier.
The HRG Team
Jun 41 min read


How One Retail Deduction Policy Change Can Derail Your P&L
It happened on a Friday. Sam’s Club updated its packaging compliance standards. There are tighter rules, higher fines, and immediate...
The HRG Team
Jun 31 min read


The Retail Deductions You Didn’t See Coming—Because They Hit Post-Audit
Let’s talk about the deductions that sneak up on you. You think the transaction is closed. The product shipped, the invoice matched, and...
The HRG Team
May 282 min read


Retailer Playbooks Are Changing. Are Your Deductions About to Spike?
When a retailer updates its deduction policies, they don’t usually call a meeting with suppliers.
They tweak the fine print. Shift thresholds. Update internal systems. And by the time the first deductions show up, your AP team is left scratching their heads.
The HRG Team
May 272 min read


Today, We Pause to Remember.
This Memorial Day, we honor the courageous men and women who gave everything in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the reason we...
The HRG Team
May 241 min read


Tariffs, Shortages, and Deductions: The Triple Threat Killing Supplier Margins
You know that moment in a storm when the rain’s pounding sideways, the wind’s howling, and lightning cracks above your head—and all you...
The HRG Team
May 213 min read


Navigating Tariffs: What Suppliers Can Learn from the Strategic Brilliance of 3M
When the world shut down in 2020, supply chains crumbled. With a fresh wave of U.S. tariffs hitting imports from China and beyond, many...
The HRG Team
May 203 min read


What AI Can’t Catch: The Case for Expert-Led Deduction Recovery
Automation is fast. Efficient. Scalable. But when it comes to deduction recovery, AI-only platforms can miss the forest for the trees....
The HRG Team
May 193 min read


Tariff Truce or Ticking Clock? What the 90-Day Reset with China Means for Retail Suppliers
Breathe in. Hold it. Now exhale. That giant whoosh you just heard? It’s the collective sigh of relief from retail suppliers across the...
The HRG Team
May 133 min read


Tariffs Took a Bite Out of Your Margin—But Deductions May Be Eating the Rest
When tariffs hit, the impact is obvious. Suppliers see it in their landed costs, freight bills, and new duty line items. It’s loud. It’s...
The HRG Team
May 121 min read


What AI Can’t Fix: The Case for Human-Led Deduction Recovery
Everyone loves a good shortcut. AI is the darling of the moment—from chatbots to contract reviews, it’s reshaping how we work. But when...
The HRG Team
May 82 min read


Tariffs Are Back—Now What? A Retail Supplier’s Guide to Staying Afloat
Let’s be honest: if you’re a retail supplier right now, it probably feels like the floor just shifted underneath your feet. Again. With a...
The HRG Team
May 53 min read


The Hidden Budget: How Deduction Recovery Funds Growth Without New Investment
Imagine this: You’re sitting in a leadership meeting. Everyone’s fired up about new initiatives—expanding into a new category, pivoting...
The HRG Team
May 12 min read
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