# The Intelligent Supply Chain Network

Connect every partner and workflow in one intelligent supply chain ecosystem.

## EBOOK

**Working with Distributors**

This playbook provides a clear overview of how suppliers can work best with distributors—from compliance and disputing to standard terms, processes, and expectations.

## The beauty industry moves fast, so your trading partner network has to.

From skincare to wellness staples, beauty brands that scale without friction build on a connected network of trading partners. SPS Commerce makes that possible across every channel.

## What makes a supply chain competitive in the beauty industry today?

- **92%** ASN compliance accuracy achieved by GNC with SPS
- **50,000+** Customers on the SPS network
- **76%-92%** ASN compliance improvement at GNC

### What pressures shape the beauty industry?

#### Viral demand hits every partner at once

When a product spikes, brands, 3PLs, and retailers all feel it. The weakest link becomes the bottleneck.

#### One data error cascades across every channel

Inaccurate item attributes trigger compliance fines, routing errors, and shelf failures — with regulatory and brand risk attached.

### Onboarding takes longer than the trend

Months-long integration cycles kill momentum. By the time a new retail partner is live, the trend has moved on.

## Trusted by Beauty, Health & Wellness Brands at Every Stage

### Multi-channel compliance for beauty brands

We manage compliance requirements across specialty, grocery, and eCommerce channels so brands scale without rebuilding integrations.

### Retail analytics for health and wellness

POS and inventory data from retail partners helps health and wellness brands spot demand shifts and protect in-stock rates.

### Rapid supplier onboarding

When a trending product needs to scale, our network activates retailers, distributors, and 3PLs without setup delays.

### Retail deduction visibility and recovery

Revenue loss tied to order and shipment issues are identified, disputed, and prevented across major trading partners.

## Ready to see how SPS can improve your business?

ASN compliance improved from 75% to 92%. Complete purchase order lifecycle visibility achieved.

GNC couldn't isolate trouble shipments without visibility into its full purchase order lifecycle. SPS unified vendor data and rebuilt ASN compliance to 92% within the first year.

## Featured Resource

**GNC: Building Visibility Across the Purchase Order Lifecycle**  
How SPS empowered GNC to raise ASN compliance rates and gain supply chain control across the purchase order lifecycle.  
[Read the Case Study](https://www.spscommerce.com/resources/case-study-gnc-scpm/)

## Spotlight

#### Building brand trust: why transparency matters

Build trust in your brand by focusing on ethical sourcing, sustainable practices, digital traceability, and proactive recall management.  
[Read the Blog](https://www.spscommerce.com/community/articles/building-brand-trust-why-transparency-matters/)

#### Packaging Guide for Retail Suppliers

Packaging and labeling errors trigger costly compliance fines and chargebacks. See how suppliers can prevent these penalties.  
[Read the eBook](https://www.spscommerce.com/community/unlock-your/packaging-guide-for-retailer-suppliers)

## Trend velocity won't slow down. Your supply chain doesn't have to either.

Talk to a health and beauty supply chain specialist.