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SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSFORMATION: GUIDE FOR SUPPLIERS
Netting and Deductions Bill Payer is not affected and remains the primary method for promotional payment. For vendors with a Bill Payer account, deductions will be made against your balance. With facility/sourcing transition ongoing, ADUSA will continue to utilize C&S for A/R deductions until July 2022. Throughout July AR Deductions will transition from C&S to ADUSA. *Exception – New Vendors (Vendors Not Currently Serviced by C&S) will have billings deducted from ADUSA AP Payments. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) – Exception Vendors Only To set up EFT, please follow the steps outlined below: • Vendor to send email to RBS.CashApplications@retailbusinessservices.com request EFT setup information • Retail Business Services Accounts Receivable team will send W9 and bank information • Vendor can work with bank for setup. • All remittances should be emailed to RBS.CashApplications@retailbusinessservices.com same day of EFT transaction Lockbox Address for Paper Checks (Used Only for Exception Vendors Without EFT Capabilities) AHOLD USA, INC 3213 Payshere Circle Chicago, IL 60674 Manufacturer Paper Coupons At this time there is no change to Manufacturer Paper Coupon processing. Brands will continue with the process that is in place today. Reclamation Any changes to processing and billing of store reclamation product will be on a facility-specific basis. We will provide more information to vendor partners throughout this process. LOGISTICS As distribution centers come into the self-managed network, we will be reviewing and identifying backhauling impacts and opportunities, as well as inbound load-planning needs six months prior to each transition. All load appointments are moving from Retailix to the Manhattan system. You can find the Manhattan best practices and routing guide in the Retail Business Services Vendor Portal. As you prepare for upcoming facility transitions, we encourage you to take the following steps related to logistics: • Review the Routing Guide in the Retail Business Services Vendor Portal; • Consider flexible scheduling for demand needs; • Prepare to manage a more direct relationship with Ahold Delhaize USA companies; and • Prepare visibility to manufacturing and mixing center sites to have origin source point discussions. As Ahold Delhaize USA companies continue to invest in and expand the supply chain network, we look to have an increasing presence and partnership in solutioning your logistics needs and offer the following: • Optimized Freight Solutions: Partner on inbound freight for the best outcome • Fleet for Hire: Fleet for hire lanes with our large private fleet that can deliver freight on the East Coast from Maine to Georgia and run cross-country to produce-growing regions • Best Network Solutions: Direct Plant Shipment (DPS) opportunities, including channel enhancements • Reduced Dwell Time & Cost: Less Than Load (LTL) consolidation opportunities
• Enhanced Quality: Focus on quality in transit to reduce waste and protect product integrity. To reach us to discuss these opportunities please email CPUContracts@adusaprocurement.com .
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