Vendor Resources

The guide provides documented standards and expectations to our vendors to ensure product is delivered efficiently and on time to our stores and customers. The guide is broken into sections, separated by department/area, and listed in order of expected execution. Each section explains Family Dollar’s requirements and standards in significant detail. When notable requirements or standards are not met (non-compliance), efficiencies and sales will be impacted, and penalties may apply. For those penalties, the fees will be outlined in the Appendix, and a point of contact will be listed for inquiries. The requirements and standards outlined in this guide apply to all Family Dollar Vendors, Shippers, Consignees, Transportation Department, and Distribution Centers.

Vendor Resources
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Part 0: Summary General Information Download
Part 1: Purchase Order & On Time In Full Program Policies & Guidelines Download
Part 2: Product & Packaging - Freshness Policies & Guidelines Download
Part 3: Product & Packaging - Private Brands Policies & Guidelines Download
Part 4: Product & Packaging - Carton Marking Requirements Policies & Guidelines Download
Part 5: Product & Packaging - Carton & Display Packaging Requirements Policies & Guidelines Download
Part 6: Import Guidelines Policies & Guidelines Download
Part 7: Quality & Regulatory Compliance Policies & Guidelines Download
Part 8: Distribution Center Requirements Policies & Guidelines Download
Part 9: Transportation Guidelines Policies & Guidelines Download
Part 10: Ariba Network Vendor Portal Policies & Guidelines Download
Appendix A: Chargeback Policy Policies & Guidelines Download
Appendix B: Chargeback Import Supplier Performance Management Program Policies & Guidelines Download
Appendix C: DC Locations and Hours of Operation Policies & Guidelines Download

The guide provides documented standards and expectations to our vendors to ensure product is delivered efficiently and on time to our stores and customers. The guide is broken into sections, separated by department/area, and listed in order of expected execution. Each section explains Family Dollar’s requirements and standards in significant detail. When notable requirements or standards are not met (non-compliance), efficiencies and sales will be impacted, and penalties may apply. For those penalties, the fees will be outlined in the Appendix, and a point of contact will be listed for inquiries. The requirements and standards outlined in this guide apply to all Family Dollar Vendors, Shippers, Consignees, Transportation Department, and Distribution Centers.