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Deduction Resolution Management

Deduction resolution can only be accelerated when there are quick, concise decisions made at each step of the process. Adesso's Workflow engines drive key decisions steps including automating the communication, notification, distribution, and retention of document correspondence of all deduction issues between the Manufacturer, broker, retailer, and related third parties.

Adesso enables Manufacturers to efficiently resolve all types of deductions using our unique technology to dramatically reduce the time and effort associated with the management of deductions. Adesso's ability to auto-match deductions to promotions can be used to resolve deductions quickly. Standard and analytical reporting is available to proactively monitor customer balances; workflows, workload, and assist in root cause analysis.

Deduction Management Functionality:

Capabilities
  • Change deduction type and reason
  • Split a deduction
  • Write off a deduction to multiple GL accounts
  • Transfer a deduction to a different account
  • Enter unlimited comments
  • Retrieve related check and remittance images (requires an imaging interface)
  • Quickly and efficiently offset deductions to multiple promotions
  • Retain and search closed deductions
  • Automatically offset debits and credits
  • Leverage 'best practice' procedures for deduction processing (Decision Workflows)
  • Define dollar write off limits and other security for individuals accessing the system
  • Print, fax, and email on demand reports, memos, letters or scanned documents
  • Change, move, or re-assign deduction responsibility
  • Automatically roll Workflow steps
Deduction Data Elements
  • More than 70 fields to capture information, manage, and report
  • Attach supporting documentation to deduction records
  • Automate work flows and notifications
  • Generate form letters and email reminders
  • Use detailed transaction auditing to view all previous and changed values

Deduction Reporting

  • Daily Balancing, Settlement/ Audit
  • Trend Reporting and Drill-down Analytics
  • Deduction Aging
  • Deductions Added
  • Write-off, Chargeback, and Small Balance W/O
  • Collaborative Comment
  • Report Deductions Resolved
  • Root-cause Analysis
 Adesso's Deduction Resolution Management system enables clients to enforce best practice procedures to drive workflow decision steps. These decision steps enable the efficient and effective resolution of deductions be utilizing detailed information from Promotion Planning through Deal activity.

About Adesso

Adesso Solutions enables Consumer Product Goods (CPG) Manufacturers to efficiently execute and effectively analyze their Account Planning & Forecasting, Trade Promotion spending, Deduction Resolution and Customer Profitability. Adesso's TradeAdvantage is a cost effective Microsoft suite-based, integrated technology that enhances teamwork between corporate and the field sales. Adesso clients include Apple & Eve, Barilla of America, Bumble Bee Foods, Idahoan Fresh Pak, Perfetti Van Melle, Phoenix Brands, Reily Foods, Solo Cup and more.