Supply Chain Finance A New Competitive Landscape

While working capital management has traditionally been the primary objective of many payables finance programs, corporates now have a choice of alternative Supply Chain Finance (SCF) techniques - extending beyond traditional payables finance - and a whole host of providers. An increasing number of companies are turning to solution sets that SCF technology provides to support liquidity while optimizing working capital. The emphasis is on financial flexibility.This book broadly covers: Adoption of SCF solutions in multi-tier supply chains to gain competitiveness. Innovative SCF payment solutions, e.g., dynamic discounting, reverse factoring, etc. Role of emerging digital technologies in reshaping the SCF practice. SCF risks and challenges, which are creating operating difficulties. Organizational implication of the adoption of SCF solution. SCF role in managing the operational and financial risks in the supply chain.The key features of this book are: Blends theory and practice to get an insight into supply chain finance. Aims to get insights into the financial implications of events in the supply chain. Broadens the scope of financial solutions to optimize working capital at the SC level. Illustrates the SCFs impact in resolving cash flow and liquidity problems. Business cases and illustrations on SCF current practices in the Indian context.