Course Title: Supply Chain Finance
Course Description:This course provides an overview of supply chain finance and how it can be used to improve working capital management, optimize cash flows, and strengthen supplier/buyer relationships across supply chains. Key concepts, strategies, tools and best practices will be covered.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Explain the basics of supply chain finance and how it differs from traditional trade finance
Evaluate how supply chain finance can benefit different participants in a supply chain
Assess ways to implement supply chain finance programs and tools
Develop strategies to integrate supply chain finance into existing payment and working capital practices
Module 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Finance
Evolution and drivers of supply chain finance
Participants in a supply chain finance ecosystem
Benefits of supply chain finance for suppliers, buyers and financial institutions
Module 2: Types of Supply Chain Finance Programs
Payables finance/reverse factoring
Receivables finance/factoring
Inventory finance
Order-to-cash financing
Evaluating which programs meet organizational needs
Module 3: Process and Technology
Onboarding suppliers to programs
Payment processes, reconciliations, and funding mechanics
Role of cloud-based technology platforms
Integrating finance systems with ERP/procurement systems
Module 4: Design and Implementation
Financing policies, payment terms and business requirements
Collaboration frameworks with suppliers, banks and other stakeholders
Change management, communication and adoption strategies
Risk assessment and mitigation approaches
Module 5: Measuring and Optimizing Value
Key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success
Quantifying ROI and working capital benefits
Continuous improvement using data and analytics
Expanding programs to increase adoption rates
Module 6: Global Considerations and Case Studies
Supply chain finance in international trade
Local regulations and compliance
Examples of successful supplier finance programs
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