Three steps to improve your supply chain strategy
by Bija Knowles
Is your supply chain strategy outdated and unsuited for the future of business? Half of all companies in a recent survey think so
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Trade financing is available for buyers and suppliers in all the phases and processes in the supply chain as the figure below shows: Financing the Supply Chain Source: Paul Robinson, HSBC There are two types of trade finance: supplier-centric and buyer-centric. Supplier-Centric Finance The main types… Read more about Trade & FSC Management
Asset based financing is booming for all types and sizes of corporates
by CTMfile
Invoice financing booming in UK and new services emerging world-wide: PRIMADOLLAR, ModulTrade
How blockchain could change the way we pay
by Bija Knowles
Blockchain technology is set to change the way we pay – both as consumers and as big businesses in complex supply chains – from central bank settlements to easier invoice-financing
Tepid reception for UK’s post-Brexit trade policies
by Bija Knowles
As the next round of Brexit talks resume in Brussels today, businesses and the trade industry have been digesting the contents of the UK's post-Brexit trade strategy, set out in parliament this week
Use of supply chain fraud analytics on the rise
by Bija Knowles
More companies are using analytics to prevent and detect financial abuses within the supply chain, according to a recent Deloitte poll
Deutsche Bank launches first paperless import payment solution in India
by Jack Large
TradePay in India solution provides complete workflow for end-to-end digital transactions
R3, TradeIX and 12 banks put open account trade finance on DLT
by Bija Knowles
Twelve banks are working with software firm R3 and TradeIX, a trade finance technology company, on a blockchain initiative to change the infrastructure of open account trade finance
We are all Amazonians now with ‘instant’ C2B and B2B models
by Jack Large
Consumer experience with the latest technology and systems is driving new corporate practices and systems together as B2C and B2B business models start to merge
KYC is persistent problem in trade finance
by Bija Knowles
The global trade finance gap, or unmet demand for trade finance, remains stable at $1.5 trillion in 2017 but KYC requirements are putting banks off financing transactions for smaller firms
The Brexit effect on cross-channel supply chains
by Bija Knowles
The UK's decision to leave the EU is already affecting procurement and supply chains. Businesses are seeking to limit damage any way they can
Corporate supply chains subject to unprecedented number of terrorist attacks
by Bija Knowles
Global supply chains suffer three terrorist-related attacks per week, with huge costs for commercial enterprises. 'Corporations must take notice and prepare accordingly' says BSI
5 ways to avoid a cash flow crisis
by Bija Knowles
Your company's ability to operate normally can be severely hampered if cash flows dry up – here are some ideas on how to avoid this happening and what to do if it actually does
BPO slowly increases corporate appetite for digital trade
by Bija Knowles
The bank payment obligation has been around for some time but uptake has been slow. The first BPO transactions have now been processed in Austria - could more companies choose BPO in future?
Supply chain visibility linked to profitability
by Bija Knowles
Visibility over the supply chain is a huge problem for companies, with only 6 per cent of firms claiming to have full visibility of their global supply networks
‘Belt and Road’ bolsters support for RMB as its use in global payments declines
by CTMfile
Fewer than two per cent of global payments are done in renminbi but the currency still has strong support. SWIFT identified five factors contributing to the Chinese currency's success
SCF: UK exporters support; Tradeshift teams with banks; ICC - Rethinking Trade report
by CTMfile
ICC: Some 61% of banks report more demand than supply for trade finance in the global market
Will fintechs step up to fill the trade finance gap?
by CTMfile
There is an estimated $1.6 trillion of untapped demand for trade finance services, while technological innovation has yet to make any truly disruptive impact on the sector
Corporate executives expect trade to increase globally – survey
by CTMfile
Executives are optimistic about the state of the world economy and are increasingly buoyant about trade levels and economic conditions in their home countries, according to a survey by McKinsey
The cost advantage when supply chains get shorter
by CTMfile
Being able to respond quickly to changing markets and cutting logistics costs in the supply chain has become a key consideration for companies who are keeping their supply chains short
Future of trade: transformation through disruptive technologies AND agility
by CTMfile
TradeIX trade finance block chain platform and predictive ordering solutions combined with flexible supply chains
“Amateurs talk strategy. Professionals talk logistics.” Napoleon
by CTMfile
Supply-chain managers need a new focus: move from cutting costs to enabling brand new processes and making corporations more connected and agile to create value across the entire enterprise
16 financial institutions join global platform for trade finance risk distribution
by CTMfile
Singapore becoming centre of trade initiatives as CCRManager announce launch of new electronic platform
Can treasury take a strategic role in supply chain management?
by CTMfile
An EIU report highlights some of the trends in supply chain management, including treasury's role – but it asks whether treasurers are ready to embrace the challenge of leading a supply chain?
Smart contracts are the future of trade – but what are their limits?
by CTMfile
Smart contracts could bring greater efficiency to business processes such as trade finance – but there are downsides that any business considering using digital contracts should be aware of