Just 6% of procurement leaders have full transparency of supply chain
by Bija Knowles
Lack of supply chain visibility, a dearth of digital skills and Brexit/NAFTA uncertainty are some of the challenges facing procurement leaders
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Global trade practices: increased centralisation and sophistication
by Bija Knowles
The Global Trade Report, by Thomson Reuters and KPMG International, looks at how global trade practitioners are managing centralisation, classification and free trade agreements
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Is your supply chain strategy outdated and unsuited for the future of business?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
Slow collection of receivables why manufacturing leaking €177 billion WC
by Jack Large
PwC survey shows that deterioration in net working capital days is at a five year high and average returns on capital employed (ROCE) has fallen by 5%
Late payment is bad for business – yet 27% of UK invoices paid late
by Bija Knowles
Keeping suppliers waiting beyond the payment terms for invoice payment makes no economic sense and is damaging the supply chain – yet 27 per cent of invoices are paid late in the UK
Hey Gia: Give me an update on total cash received so far this week
by CTMfile
EMAGIA launches voice activated artificial intelligence digital assistant Gia to optimise the way enterprise finance operates
CFOs focus on reducing operational costs
by Bija Knowles
Chief financial officers are faced with expanding responsibilities when it comes to driving corporate growth – but taking cost out of the business is an overall priority
Don’t destroy company value by cutting costs
by Bija Knowles
While increasing profit margins can relieve short-term cash flow difficulties and appease shareholders, it's not necessarily the way to grow a healthy organisation
Four strategies for better working capital management
by Bija Knowles
Profitability can put processes such as cash conversion in the shade. This article by McKinsey suggests ideas for implementing a working capital improvement programme in a big organisation
Five key steps to optimise your working capital
by Jack Large
GrantThornton WCM study shows only 3% of companies improved their cash-to-cash cycle in 2017 and that £8.8bn net can be released from UK companies balance sheets
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
More CFO collaboration with procurement can impact bottom line
by Bija Knowles
Procurement and finance departments are not collaborating sufficiently, with only around half of CFOs surveyed saying they work closely with procurement and support procurement technology
Invisible transaction technologies set to take off and change payments
by Bija Knowles
Retail transactions processed through “invisible payments” technologies such as Amazon Go will increase eightfold in value in the next five years, according to a study by Juniper Research
How good is your WCM performance really?
by Jack Large
PrimeRevenue launch Working Capital Grader: an interactive tool for comparing performance with your peers
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
Corporates accumulating more cash than ever
by Bija Knowles
Corporate decision-makers remain cautious and are continuing to hold on to cash reserves rather than investing or deploying cash, according to research done by Global Finance magazine
Sloppy stats could be costing your company millions
by Jack Large
Are you really paying on time? Understand what your definitions and statistics truly mean
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
Unlocking cash flow and savings with working capital optimisation tools
by Jack Large
PayStream Advisors report on impact of Accounts Payable Automation, Dynamic Discount Management, Supply Chain Financing and Virtual Accounts
What do corporate treasurers need to know about growth?
by Bija Knowles
Companies need to grow to survive. Corporate treasurers aren't usually the ones called on to steer vital growth but it helps to know how firms achieve it – and how they don't
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
Optimise your working capital performance: five key steps
by Bija Knowles
Brexit uncertainty is affecting UK corporate cash reserves but overall, companies are managing their working capital more efficiently compared to a year ago
What else is Supply Chain Finance good for?
by John Perego, Supply Chain & Working Capital specialist, Perego Associates
There is a lot more to SCF than just the working capital benefits. John Perego explores what else you can expect to achieve from your SCF program
Would you pay suppliers late to keep shareholders happy?
by Bija Knowles
Should you pay suppliers late to keep your shareholders happy? It seems many 'top performing' companies are putting shareholders before their supply chain. But that is a terrible mistake