Supply Chain Finance: Risk Management, Resilience and Supplier Management

Supply Chain Finance is a book that examines the two main perspectives of managing finance across the supply chain, focusing on short-term accounts payables and receivables and working capital optimization. It includes chapters from various research perspectives and practical case studies, discussing the benefits of the supply chain finance approach, such as reduced working capital, access to more funding, risk reduction, and increased trust, commitment, and profitability.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2018
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Supply Chain Finance is a comprehensive and insightful book that delves into the two primary perspectives of managing finance across the supply chain. The first perspective, which is more short-term in nature, focuses on managing accounts payables and receivables. On the other hand, the second perspective takes a more overarching approach, emphasizing the optimization of working capital in inventory and asset management. This book encompasses chapters from diverse research perspectives, as well as insights from business leaders and policymakers. The authors examine the numerous benefits of adopting a supply chain finance approach, including reduced working capital, access to more affordable funding, risk mitigation, and an overall boost in trust, commitment, and profitability throughout the supply chain.

In addition to theoretical foundations, Supply Chain Finance offers practical case studies that highlight advancements in the field of supply chain finance. The editors and contributors explore how to design and implement supply chain finance strategies within supply chains, while also examining the future prospects and potential growth of this important area. To enhance the learning experience, the book includes online supporting resources such as self-test multiple-choice and essay questions for each chapter.

By exploring these two major perspectives and providing a wealth of knowledge and practical insights, Supply Chain Finance serves as a valuable resource for professionals, students, and researchers interested in enhancing the financial performance and efficiency of their supply chains.

Weight: 716g
Dimension: 166 x 242 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749487782