Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

Global Gloom Is Spreading Across Industries

January 14, 2019

Trade wars, China’s slowdown, erratic stock markets: The outlook is getting grimmer for an increasing number of companies across the globe.

Understanding the Link Between Finance and the Supply Chain

January 14, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

If you’re a supply-chain executive seeking advice on shoring up your company’s financial condition, be careful about who’s doling out the advice.

Q&A | Surfing the M&A Wave: How to Avoid a Wipeout

January 14, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The business world is witnessing a rash of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. What's behind the trend?

A Perfect Storm: Carmakers in Europe Face Uncertainty Beyond Brexit

January 11, 2019

Bloomberg

Demand in the region fizzled late in 2018 due to a combination of emissions-testing bottlenecks and economic headwinds — and more pain could lie ahead.

Government Shutdown Leaves Agricultural Industry Scrambling for ‘Critical Data’

January 10, 2019

Bloomberg

As the U.S. government shutdown postpones the release of monthly agriculture data, forecasting firms are trying to plug the gap with their own crop estimates.

Q&A | How Technology Can Transform Procurement

January 10, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to modern-day technology tools, procurement officers have a wide variety from which to choose. Which are the most valuable options?

Pot Thrives in Emerging Latin American Cannabis Markets

January 8, 2019

Bloomberg

In the nascent world of global pot investing and sourcing, assets can be hard to document — but may hold enormous rewards.

More Companies Make Supply Chain Changes in China

January 8, 2019

Bloomberg

These companies are exploring manufacturing options outside of China as a result of tariffs and the trade war, according to Bloomberg.

Q&A | How Ace Hardware Ensures Supplier Excellence

January 7, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Ace Hardware manages a supplier base numbering in the thousands. Here's how the company ensures consistent supplier performance in a constrained supply-chain world.

How Donating Merchandise Can Solve Inventory Issues

January 7, 2019

Gary Smith, SCB Contributor

With the new year comes an old problem: how to dispose of excess inventory without feeling like you’re just throwing dollars out the door.

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.