Project Description
Learning Objectives
- Understand the levers impacting the working capital components
- Be able to challenge stakeholders accountable for working capital
Understand Supply Chain Finance techniques and solutions
Get an up to date view on trends, market players and their business model
Capital Chains accelerates the provision and adoption of SCF solutions
Training Outline
Provide a description of the topic and the main points to be covered
Introduction of participants and trainer(s)
Provide relevance to what the participants are doing in the workplace
Provide a session outline and what they will be learning
Provide assessment details
Establish what the participants already know
- Optimization of working capital for the firm
- Why corporates focus more on cash instead of (only) profit
Shift from Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to Integrated Business Planning (IBP) which does include the finance function
Three stages to improve the results: comply with existing policies -> optimise policies -> challenge the business model
Focus on the impact of inventory and the role of logistics and INCO terms
Creating a global view on the cash conversion cycle
A sound SCF strategy underpins the overall Supply Chain strategy and enables a competitive advantage
Describing the internal departments involved in SCF
Aligning the internal actors, why and how
Describing the key features of Payables Finance
Different product on demand
Describing the key features of Dynamic Discounting
Different product on demand
Describing new developments in the SCF industry
Impact of technological advancements such as Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain applications, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML)
Changes in targeted markets and market-segments
Technology is the key enabler for SCF solutions
Describing the options available to acquire the technology: buy, build, partner or hybrid
Describing the types of providers: SaaS, local installed software, or FinTechs
Overview of market leaders in their respective segment of the market
Deep dive into the business models of (industry leading) platforms and banks
Inclusion of specific providers on demand
- Evaluation of the training content
- Discussing perceived impact on knowledge
Elicit summary points from participants
Enable participants to exchange views in small groups to build their own action plan
Discussion of next steps and determine and manage follow up needs
Capital Chains accelerates the provision and adoption of SCF solutions
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