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Rethinking SPA Optimization

March 26, 2026 by Chuck Labow Leave a Comment

Distributor pricing and finance team reviewing SPA reconciliation data at an office workstation

SPAs are simultaneously one of the most valuable margin levers in distribution and one of the least governed. In this context, SPA refers to Special Price Agreements which are ship-and-debit programs between manufacturers and distributors that support stock sales growth and align channel pricing. Distributors invest significant time negotiating favorable terms with suppliers, … [Read more...] about Rethinking SPA Optimization

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