Description
A deduction (or violation, if it is still in its 2-week exemption window) for an order that has either arrived early, in the case of prepaid, or was picked up early in the case of pickup/collect orders.
Target may provide additional detail, such as the following sub-classifications:
P.O. Shipped Early
On Time Arrival (STA) Early Cons
On Time Arrival (STA) Early LTL
On Time Arrival (STA) Early TL
On Time Ship (S_C) Early Cons
On Time Ship (S_C) Early LTL
On Time Ship (S_C) Early TL
SupplyPike's app will group these all as On Time - Early; however, the details of each deduction will show you which sub-classifications may be present.
Compliance Goal | Fine |
100% | Pre-August 4, 2024: 5% COGs of all goods received outside the window
Post-August 4, 2024: 3% COGs for all goods received outside the window |
How to dispute invalid On Time - Early deductions
These deductions are disputed through Synergy, just like most other Target deductions. If you're still at the violation stage within the two-week exemption window, you can request an exemption using the contact form at the bottom of each POL page.
Supporting Documentation:
Compliance Research Report/Violation Summary Report from Greenfield
Target Delivery Receipt
Bill of Lading/Proof of Delivery
Screenshots from relevant apps
ShipIQ
Vendor Ready to Ship (VRS)
Ryder (Ryder Share)
Docklink
Email communication with Target acknowledged ahead of time that an order might be early somehow. Some possible reasons to look out for:
Lead time issues
Order point setup issues
Target requested delivery outside of the acceptable window
Ryder or Docklink appointment pushout (Target DC capacity constraints, holiday closures, scheduling errors, receiving time restrictions, WDS load leveling constraints in case of prepaid)
Target DC capacity constraints
Target did not respond in a timely manner to the item setup issue that was proactively called out.
Supplier requested window/SDA date adjustment, and the email was sent prior to routing/scheduling. Target did not execute or executed incorrectly
Carrier requests an appointment outside of the original requested date, Target accepts and initiates adjustments to the requested date
Holiday ship window errors that were proactively communicated to Target