Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

U.S. Truckers Enjoy Demand Surge But ‘Scary’ Shakeout Looms

March 26, 2020

U.S. trucking companies are riding a surge in cargo demand from consumers stockpiling basic goods, but it probably won’t last long.

As Governments Tout Virus Aid, Companies Struggle to Tap It

March 26, 2020

Bloomberg

In the rush to reassure, administrations have stumbled in the rollout of measures, leaving companies from catering to construction confused and increasingly anxious about accessing aid.

Virus Makes Lobsters So Cheap That Sellers Face a Fatal Blow

March 6, 2020

Bloomberg

The coronavirus outbreak is turning one luxury treat reserved for special occasions into a meal bargain hunters can afford.

ANALYSIS

The Importance of Data in Supply Chains

February 12, 2020

Rich Rosario, SCB Contributor

Analyst Insight: Data is important to businesses in formulating strategies, streamlining operations, introducing new products and services, and ensuring customer satisfaction. But data alone isn’t much good unless it’s analyzed, understood and acted upon. Data analysis is benefiting from new technology tools by allowing analysts to dig more deeply into supply chains. At the same time, human judgment remains the most important element in analysis.

ANALYSIS

Global Pressures Force Shift in Supply-Chain Finance Funding

February 12, 2020

Dominic Capolongo, SCB Contributor

Today's state of supply-chain finance funding has proved to be unsustainable, given our increasingly global economy.

Analysis

Delivering Speed, Flexibility and Savings Across the Supply Chain

February 12, 2020

John Lowe, SCB Contributor

Today’s best businesses are a lot like world-class runners.

Analysis

Redefining the Supply-Chain Approach to Sustainability

February 12, 2020

Peter Cook, SCB Contributor

There are a lot of factors contributing to an increased focus on supply-chain sustainability, but two stand out.

Analysis

Stronger Guidance for Supply-Chain Finance Is on the Horizon

February 12, 2020

David Quillian, SCB Contributor

As more companies turn to supply-chain finance to strengthen their businesses, a need is emerging for clearer regulatory guidance.

Analysis

Supply-Chain Finance Is the New Mission-Critical Function

February 3, 2020

Shanton Wilcox, SCB Contributor

Shippers and 3PLs are getting serious about supply-chain financial management, a new study shows, with many employing senior-level finance leaders into their teams.

For All the Talk About Sustainable Investing, Nobody Knows What It Means

January 31, 2020

Bloomberg

Sustainable investing has become one of the buzziest trends sweeping Wall Street. There’s just one problem: No one is entirely sure what it is exactly or how to define it.

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.