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FAQ’s Supply Chain Finance Dynamic Discounting Invoice Finance Using IFG Portal Supply Chain Finance Q: What is Supply Chain Finance? A: Supply Chain Finance (sometimes called Reverse Factoring or Payables Finance) is a buyer-sponsored invoice early payment program, with funding provided by a third party, typically a bank or Fintech company. When the buyer’s supplier […]

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Five Myths about Supply Chain Finance

What was once a niche service for investment-grade corporate buyers and their largest suppliers is now a critical financial tool that provides liquidity throughout the supply chain.

However, even with its move to the mainstream, SCF is often poorly understood by both buyers and suppliers who could benefit most from its use. Here five of the biggest myths about Supply Chain Finance.

Supply Chain Finance Outlook 2023

Nothing – not supply chain logjams, not higher interest rates, not economic uncertainty — could dampen the continued growth of Supply Chain Finance.

Global volume of Supply Chain Finance reached nearly $2.2 trillion in 2022, up 21% from 2021, according to BCR Publishing’s World Supply Chain Finance Report 2023.

Since 2015, the industry has expanded at a 31% compound annual growth rate.

In this report, we’ll examine the outlook for Supply Chain Finance, the factors that are driving its growth, and innovations that will carry it forward.

Will New FASB Disclosure Rules Change Supply Chain Finance?

In September 2022, FASB issued ASU-2022-04, with new disclosure rules for Buyers who offer Supply Chain Finance programs to their Suppliers. In this report, we’ll examine the new rules, explain when disclosure is required, and discuss their potential impact on Supply Chain Finance.

Supply Chain Finance: The Trillion-Dollar Opportunity for Procure-to-Pay Networks

Worldwide Supply Chain Finance volume reached nearly $2.2 trillion in 2022, up 21% over the year before. This means Procure-to-Pay and AP Automation firms have a trillion-dollar opportunity to add Supply Chain Finance as a service for their customers. This article explores what Supply Chain Finance is, why it’s important, and how firms can benefit from offering this valuable new service for their customers. We’ll also examine successful case studies of Procure-to-Pay and AP Automation firms partnering with Supply Chain Finance providers.

Technology and Funding Inclusivity

Everyone knows: the less you need financing, the easier it is to get. Fortune 500 companies have virtually unlimited access to working capital solutions. But their suppliers, especially those in the long tail, often struggle. At best, securing working capital is cumbersome and expensive. At worst, it’s not available at all.