Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

Three Benefits of Automating Accounts Payable

March 1, 2021

Automating accounts payable and procure-to-pay (P2P) processes can help cut costs, optimize cash flow and provide real-time visibility into outstanding payables or potential disruptions.

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Watch: Freight-Spend and Shipment Trends in Q4 2020

February 18, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Bobby Holland, vice president and director of freight data solutions with U.S. Bank, reports improved results for the number of freight shipments and amount spent by shippers in the fourth quarter of 2020.

A Guide to 'Should Cost' Analysis to Build Better Products

February 17, 2021

Stephanie Feraday, SCB Contributor

Companies can overcome some of the uncertainty they face in product cost estimation with a practice called “should cost” — and deliver smarter design, strategic sourcing and faster time to market.

What to Know About Tax Deductions for PPP Borrowers

February 12, 2021

Glenn Sandler, SCB Contributor

Throughout the past few months, it felt like Congress and the IRS were constantly butting heads with one another about whether or not business expenses paid for using Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan money could still be considered tax deductible.

How to Speed Up Sustainability? With an Accelerator, of Course

February 8, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

For most businesses, in the economic train wreck that was 2020, sustainability took a back seat to survival.

Three Best Practices for MRO Systems Integration

February 7, 2021

Stanley Perli, SCB Contributor

Technology is of huge importance to the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supply chain.

Reimagining Pricing and Sales for Supply-Chain Resilience

February 7, 2021

Barrett Thompson, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

COVID-19 has been a significant disrupting factor to the global supply chain. It forced an immediate shift to digital channels, eroded relied-upon logistical strategies, and forced companies to re-think in-person interactions of every kind.

Taking Charge Against Chargebacks in the Supply Chain

February 5, 2021

Michael Rabinowitz, SCB Contributor

Resulting from late, inaccurate, or unreadable advance ship notices (ASNs), chargebacks are so ingrained into the enterprise that they’re considered an actual line item in budgets.

These Financing Options Offer More Flexibility and Less Risk

February 4, 2021

Deborah Brown, SCB Contributor

The ways in which companies choose to pay for new equipment and technology may vary according to business objectives. Here's how financing becomes a strategic tool.

Do or Die: A Guide to Scrapping Obsolete Supply-Chain Practices

February 2, 2021

Dan Weinberger, SCB Contributor

Organizations still using legacy tools will soon struggle to streamline end-to-end supply-chain processes — and the complexity will only increase.

Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain finance and revenue management. New technologies in finance and revenue management are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using finance and revenue management solutions for supply chain optimization.