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Supply Chain Finance Barometer 2018/2019

The SCF Barometer is a joint initiative of the Supply Chain Finance Community and PwC. It is a survey aimed at mid to large corporate that investigate the status of the SCF market. The 2018-2019 edition provides an extremely useful ‘snapshot’ based on those actually planning or operating SCF programmes enabling us to reflect where the Supply Chain Finance industry has come from, its current reality and highlights the factors, which will influence and shape the industry’s future direction.

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Supply Chain Finance and its Accounting Treatment

In the modern Supply Chain Finance landscape, Reverse Factoring is one of the most consolidated business model for working capital financing. However, accounting treatment of Reverse Factoring might affect the balance sheet of large corporate, with disruptive consequences for the programme as a whole.

SCF Barometer 2017-2018

The SCF Barometer is a joint initiative of the Supply Chain Finance Community and PwC. It is a survey aimed at mid to large corporate that investigate the current position and awareness of SCF, implementation drivers and critical factors.
The 2017 and second edition reinforces our perception of growth as it provides yet more evidence that more and more businesses are coming to SCF and offering it to their suppliers for the first time. More and more businesses are taking SCF to the next level by switching to newer, more innovative offerings. They are demanding more of their SCF programmes–and SCF is rising to the challenge.

Supply Chain Finance and its Accounting Treatment

In the modern Supply Chain Finance landscape, Reverse Factoring is one of the most consolidated business model for working capital financing. However, accounting treatment of Reverse Factoring might affect the balance sheet of large corporate, with disruptive consequences for the programme as a whole.

Digital Finance and FinTech: current research and future research directions

Since decades, the financial industry has experienced a continuous evolu- tion in service delivery due to digitalization. This evolution is characterized by expanded connectivity and enhanced speed of information processing both at the customer interface and in back-office processes.

Supply Chain Finance at Procter & Gamble

In April 2013, Procter & Gamble (P&G), the world’s largest consumer packaged goods (CPG) company, announced that it would extend its payment terms to suppliers by 30 days. At the same time, P&G announced a new supply chain financing (SCF) program giving suppliers the ability to receive discounted payments for their P&G receivables.

Gaining Insights into the Effects of Supply Chain Finance: the Supplier Perspective


SCF Barometer 2016

This Report is based on a joined research by PWC and Supply Chain Finance Community to provide insight in the current adoption of Supply Chain Finance, it’s main drivers and perceived succcess/bottlenecks.

Supply chain for long-term sustainable growth

How corporate treasurers can use Financial Supply Chain programmes to enhance supply chain health while optimising working capital

Impediments to the Adoption of Reverse Factoring for Logistics Service Providers

In this chapter we discuss the main impediments to the adoption of reverse factoring (RF) by suppliers in the logistics services business. Although the usage of RF is ascending, empirical evidence on RF and its implementation, especially from the point of view of suppliers, is scarce.

E-Invoicing, Supply Chain Finance & E-Billing Market Guide 2014

The 2014 E-invoicing, Supply Chain Finance & E-billing Market Guide focuses on the global e-invoicing ecosystem with its continuously evolving role in the increasingly interconnected business processes.


The role of factoring for financing small and medium enterprises

Factoring is explicitly linked to the value of a supplier’s accounts receivable and receivables are sold, rather than collateralized, and factored receivables are not part of the estate of a bankrupt firm.

The price of reverse factoring: Financing rates vs. payment delays


Sustaining Global Growth – Post-Crisis Trends in Supply Chain Finance


Supply Chain Finance, its Practical Relevance and Strategic Value

As a result of increased globalization, enhanced competition and rising customer expectations, to -day’s businesses face more complexity and uncertainty than ever before.

Supply Chain Finance Program for capital efficiency optimization at Siemens Siemens


Supply Chain Finance Payable Reclassification issue – dead or alive?


Supply chain finance can enhance relationships with trading partners


Supply Chain Finance: research challanges ahead

As intermediaries of capital and related services expand their of- ferings, Supply Chain Finance (SCF) has enjoyed considerable attention from industry.


Shaping a fintech based working capital strategy is the future for businesses


New approaches to SME and Entrepreneurial Financing: Broadening the Range of Instruments

Bank lending is the most common source of external finance for m any SMEs and entrepreneurs, which are often heavily reliant on traditional debt to fulfill their start-up, cash flow and investment needs.

Market adoption of reverse factoring

Purpose — The purpose of this paper is to show that market dynamics can significantly influence the lifecycle and value of a supply chain finance (SCF) arrangement.