Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

Commodities Shipper Seeks $150M to Start Digital Coin

February 22, 2018

The shipping agency that struck the first freight deal settled in Bitcoin is now seeking $150m to launch its own cryptocurrency.

Lost in Translation? GM Plant Shutdown Shocks South Korea

February 21, 2018

The New York Times

Only weeks into a new job heading General Motors Co's international operations, Barry Engle flew into a frigid South Korea in January and held a series of meetings with government officials to discuss the future of GM's loss-making local unit.

Funding the Response to Disruption in the Industry

February 20, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

Historic disruption is happening across the food and beverage industries. Changes in consumer preferences and rapid consolidation have created a challenging business environment for many companies. Response to these pressures can't happen fast enough, especially for companies that have historically dominated the market. Shrinking margins and revenue declines mean there is less cash on hand to invest in innovation – and that's driving companies to find new ways to improve cash flow. -Tom Roberts, SVP Global Marketing, PrimeRevenue

Parcel Carriers Manage Revenue and Finance as Disruption Impacts Business

February 16, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

The growth of e-commerce is transforming the last mile at a rapid rate. Start-ups such as Deliv, Roadie and Instacart, along with Amazon’s own logistics network build-out, have caused a shakeup in the traditional hub-and-spoke system that FedEx and UPS spent years building. As a result, the Big Two have become reactive by raising rates and increasing surcharges to maintain market position while investing in infrastructure to meet changing needs. -Paul Steiner, Vice President of Strategic Analysis, Spend Management Experts

Introducing a Cryptocurrency for the Food Supply Chain

February 12, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

And so the cryptocurrency mania continues, in yet another form.

Making a Crypto Utopia in Puerto Rico

February 12, 2018

The New York Times

They call what they are building Puertopia. But then someone told them, apparently in all seriousness, that it translates to “eternal boy playground” in Latin. So they are changing the name: They will call it Sol.

Rising Freight Costs Are Weighing on Companies’ Profits

February 12, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

A number of U.S. companies told investors that rising shipping costs in recent months have cut into earnings.

How Supply Chain Finance Can Fund the Future of Automotive

February 8, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

The future of the automotive industry has arrived. Electric vehicles and autonomous driving are fundamentally changing the business models and supply chains of automotive OEMs – and that’s putting many automotive companies in a tough position. How can they profitably meet the demands of today’s consumers while investing heavily in the innovations that will sustain them tomorrow? -Tom Roberts, SVP Global Marketing, PrimeRevenue

Q&A: What We Have Here Is a Failure to Collaborate

February 6, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

A survey by 3M Company finds a large number of suppliers holding back from engaging in true collaboration with buyers, due to a lack of openness and customer incentives.

Blockchain Could Revolutionize the World of Supply Chain Management

February 6, 2018

Brewster Smith, principal, Tompkins International

Blockchain, the technology underlying bitcoin, has some challenges to overcome. But the potential applications are so compelling, supply chain managers should quickly learn more about it and begin to conceptualize how it can be applied to their businesses.

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.