Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

ANALYSIS

Supply-Chain Financing for U.S. Mid Market Will Benefit Economy

February 1, 2021

Hundreds of thousands of U.S. mid-market companies bore the financial brunt of the coronavirus pandemic, yet received little to no access to supply-chain finance and revenue management programs. It’s time for that to change.

ANALYSIS

Extending the Benefits of Early Payment to Companies That Need It Most

February 1, 2021

Julie Erwin, SCB Contributor

The volatility caused by the global health crisis has prompted many finance executives to reinspect the impact of late payments on overall supply-chain health.

How Fed Policy Impacts Manufacturer Profits and Supply-Chain Costs

January 31, 2021

Mark Zetter, SCB Contributor

A perfect storm of currency debasement, higher taxes, and declining purchasing power is driving manufacturers to focus on overall spend, cost-cutting, and the need to optimize cash conversion.

Refinitiv Adds Cybersecurity and Credit Risk Ratings to Due Diligence Reports

January 29, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Refinitiv, a provider of financial markets data and infrastructure, is expanding the scope of its data-driven due diligence reports with the addition of cybersecurity and company credit risk ratings from BitSight and Creditsafe.

Why Digital Supply-Chain Integration Is Vital for Rebate Management

January 27, 2021

Andrew Butt, SCB Contributor

The more closely suppliers are able to work with distributors, the easier it will be for both parties to eliminate costly inefficiencies, adjust to changing market conditions, and secure growth.

Intel CEO’s New Manufacturing Crusade Pits Investors Against U.S. Interests

January 24, 2021

Bloomberg

Intel Corp.’s new Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger wants the company to regain its former glory as the world’s leading chip manufacturer, and he says it’s a strategic priority for the U.S.

JAGGAER Partners with TransferMate to Offer “Source to Settle” Solution

January 20, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

JAGGAER, an independent spend management company, has recently teamed up with TransferMate to extend its integrated solutions from “source to pay” to “source to settle.”

U.S., EU Battle Over Aircraft Subsidies, While Wine Industry Pays the Price

January 18, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the battle between the U.S. and European Union over subsidies for aircraft manufacturers, wine producers and importers have become collateral damage.

Here Are the Major Parts of Biden's $1.9 Trillion Relief Plan

January 14, 2021

Bloomberg

The plan includes a wave of new spending, including more direct payments to households, an expansion of jobless benefits, more money for state and local governments and an expansion of vaccinations and virus-testing programs.

Struggling With Late Payments, Businesses Turn to Trade Credit Insurance

January 13, 2021

Silvia Ungaro, SCB Contributor

Every country in Western Europe has seen an increase in late payments during the pandemic, research shows, but trade credit insurance has helped a number of businesses manage their credit risks.

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.