Meeting a retailer's specific requirements for Advance Ship Notice content, format, and transmission timing - typically via EDI 856 - to avoid chargebacks and receiving delays.

Shipment tracking links and pages customized with the shipper's own branding - logo, colors, and domain - shared directly with customers to provide delivery visibility under the shipper's identity.

The freight payment arrangement determining whether the shipper (prepaid) or the receiver/retailer (collect) selects and pays for the carrier - directly affecting routing control, cost visibility, and compliance obligations.

A branded, self-service web interface that gives a shipper's customers real-time access to shipment tracking, order status, quotes, and delivery documentation - without calling or emailing the logistics team.

The operational goal of shipping to retail customers without incurring any compliance-related chargebacks, OTIF fines, or deductions - achieved through consistent execution and proactive exception management.

A global framework of standards for product identification, labeling, and data exchange - including barcodes (UPC/EAN), SSCC codes, and GS1-128 shipping labels - required by most major retailers.

The retailer-specified deadline by which a shipment must be delivered to the designated facility - the anchor date for OTIF compliance and delivery window calculations.

Financial penalties charged by retailers when suppliers fail to deliver orders on time and in full, with major retailers like Walmart enforcing strict thresholds and per-case fees.

The process of receiving, validating, organizing, and fulfilling retailer purchase orders - ensuring every PO is shipped accurately, on time, and with complete documentation.

Financial penalties imposed by retailers on suppliers for non-compliance with shipping, labeling, documentation, or delivery requirements - often deducted directly from remittance payments.

A periodic performance report issued by a retailer grading its suppliers on metrics like OTIF, fill rate, ASN accuracy, and compliance - directly influencing future shelf placement and order volume.

Adherence to a retailer's mandatory instructions for how freight must be shipped to their facilities - including designated carriers, service levels, and booking procedures.

The retailer-defined timeframe during which a shipment must be picked up (ship window) or delivered (delivery window) to avoid compliance penalties.

Broad category of retailer-imposed financial penalties deducted from supplier payments for logistics failures, compliance violations, or operational shortfalls across the supply chain.

The full set of requirements a retailer imposes on suppliers governing how goods must be shipped, labeled, documented, and delivered - with financial penalties for non-conformance.