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Single bank dependency risked this global apparel brand’s supply chain, encouraging them to turn to a bank-agnostic and flexible approach to supply chain finance.

In a world of geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and economic volatility, businesses that adapt can turn uncertainty into opportunities for long-term success.

The European Commission has scrapped one of its most ambitious initiatives to curb late payments for B2B transactions. We discuss the factors contributing to this outcome, what to expect as regulatory bodies continue their efforts to blunt the impact of late payments on suppliers, and the role supply chain finance will play.

Every supply chain finance program is different. The industry, types of suppliers, funders involved, and the working capital initiatives they’re tied to differ from company to company. Despite their differences, there are some things highly successful supply chain finance programs reliably have in common.

For over a decade, the European Union has attempted to use the legislative process to curb late payments for B2B transactions, and with good intention. Late payments account for a significant portion of all payments processed, and the impact on suppliers – particularly small and mid-sized businesses – is undeniably negative.

Over the last several years, those of us in the trade finance industry have witnessed a shift in how procurement teams perceive working capital initiatives and supply chain finance programs. Traditionally, initiatives to generate cash have been viewed as a mechanism primarily focused on serving the interests of treasury and finance departments.