Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

How Digital Payments Improve Logistics Efficiency

September 10, 2019

To meet modern-day demands for speed and efficiency, logistics providers need to discard paper processes and go digital.

Latest Boeing Max Delays Imperil Return of Jet by Christmas

September 5, 2019

Bloomberg

American Airlines and United Airlines removed Boeing Co.’s grounded 737 Max from their schedules into December, while other carriers are giving up on getting the narrow-body back in time for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Tradeshift and 71lbs Announce Strategic App Solution on Tradeshift Platform

August 27, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Tradeshift, a company specializing in supply chain digitization, supply chain payments, and marketplaces, announced a partnership with 71lbs, a human-backed automated solution that provides customers with shipping insights to make better business decisions.

Return of the Reverse Auction: Will Suppliers Play?

August 26, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Suppliers existing on already thin margins are fearful of being beaten down on price by powerful buyers. So why would they embrace reserve auctions, which end up awarding contracts to the cheapest bidder?

Innovation in Procurement: How CPOs Can Deliver Value

August 21, 2019

Seth Rogers, SCB Contributor

An initiative to drive growth through supply innovation doesn’t have to be difficult to start.

America’s Obsession With Beef Is Killing the Leather Industry

August 14, 2019

Bloomberg

Just as the American love for meat has caught on around the globe, so too has the abandonment of leather, from clothing to car seats.

How Spend-Management Solutions Can Help Private Universities

August 14, 2019

Stanton Jandrell, SCB Contributor

For private colleges and universities, spend-management offerings can prove to be a valuable asset in the struggle to manage tight budgets.

Big Oil’s Big Bet on Natural Gas Has Been a Big Headache

August 5, 2019

Bloomberg

Global LNG supply will exceed demand for the next three years before the market tightens in 2022, according to BloombergNEF.

Improving Vendor Management by Streamlining Approvals

August 5, 2019

Dave Charlesworth, SCB Contributor

Businesses must figure out how to streamline the approvals process in order to ensure effective vendor management.

Solving Pricing Challenges in Healthcare

August 5, 2019

Susan LaFountain, SCB Contributor

Contract price misalignment is among the leading causes of pricing issues in the healthcare supply chain. Price discrepancies are costing healthcare providers more than $92m annually.

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.