Case Study: How Valoroo Saved a North American Food Manufacturer an Additional $1MM in Retail Deductions

Customer:

One of the leading North American food manufacturers supplying major retail and distribution networks such as Amazon, Sam’s Club, Target, Walmart, dollar stores, pharma stores, grocery distributors, wholesale clubs, and national distribution networks

Background:

Large retail partners impose strict compliance requirements on suppliers, leading to frequent chargebacks and deductions for non-compliance. These deductions occur when retailers subtract money from supplier invoices due to issues such as:

    • Purchase Order Acknowledgment Delays – Orders must be acknowledged within a set timeframe.
    • On-Time Delivery – Late shipments result in penalties.
    • Accurate Shipping Documentation – Errors in paperwork can trigger chargebacks.
    • Product Overages, Shortages, or Damages – Any discrepancies between orders and deliveries lead to financial adjustments.
    • EDI/API Accuracy and Timeliness – Electronic data exchange must be precise and timely.
    • Invoicing Accuracy and Timeliness – Incorrect or delayed invoices result in deductions.

Retail giants impose strict compliance requirements on suppliers, leading to frequent chargebacks and deductions for non-compliance.

These chargebacks can significantly impact the company’s bottom line, making it crucial to identify, dispute, and recover lost revenue efficiently.

Challenge: 

The company was facing a high volume of deductions, leading to substantial financial losses. Despite disputing a significant percentage, over $1M remained unresolved, affecting overall profitability.

Impact:

With Valoroo’s intervention and automation, the company saw a 95% reduction in outstanding deductions, saving an additional $1MM in retail deductions in just one year.

DEDUCTIONS YEAR 2023 YEAR 2024 DIFFERENCE
RECEIVED $8,700,000 $2,300,000 -$6,400,000
DISPUTED $7,700,000 $2,250,000 -$5,450,000
TOTAL ENDING BALANCE $1,000,000 $50,000 -$950,000

Figures have been rounded and slightly adjusted to protect client confidentiality while preserving performance accuracy.

“I’ve never seen such a low deductions balance, thank you all!!!”

 

From the Vice President of Supply Chain

The "Revenue Recovery" Operations Shot

How the Valoroo Team Contributed:

While some automation tools are used to dispute chargebacks, the majority of the process remains manual and requires human expertise. Valoroo provided a dedicated team to handle the complex, time-consuming work of disputing deductions, ensuring greater accuracy, efficiency, and financial recovery.

Key Areas of Support:

Research & Root Cause Analysis

Investigated chargebacks, identified errors, and flagged necessary action items.

Shipment Documentation Management

Collected critical documentation (PO acknowledgments, signed bills of lading, packing lists, ASN EDI files, proof of delivery, and photos).

Supply Chain Coordination

Engaged key supply chain functions to consolidate data into formalized dispute documentation.

Claims Filing

Identified chargebacks that required claim filings (e.g., Overage, Shortage, or Damage caused by freight carriers).

Retailer Submission

Managed submission processes based on specific retailer portals and requirements.

Reporting & Executive Insights

Provided real-time monitoring and executive-level reporting on disputed deductions.

Conclusion:

With Valoroo’s expert dispute resolution team, the North American food manufacturer dramatically reduced deductions, improved financial recovery, and strengthened its compliance processes. By combining automation with human expertise, Valoroo helped streamline dispute management, enabling the company to recover lost revenue and protect its bottom line.

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