The Art of Co-creating and Co-ideating
Highlights from BNP Paribas’ European Treasury Board The key to success in the delivery of both strategic and operational treasury systems is having access to the open and honest views of stakeholders. BNP Paribas’ regular Treasury Board meetings with clients and subject matter experts takes collaboration to the next level. Here are selected highlights from […]
Treasury and Procurement – Closer Than Ever?
Interactions between treasury and procurement spiked during the Covid-19 pandemic, as both departments dealt with the emergency that global lockdowns triggered for corporate supply chains. As we move into the next stage of managing the crisis, strengthening engagement between the two departments offers efficiency opportunities for team members and the wider organisation. While they tend […]
SCF Optimisation in Three Words: Supplier Relationship Management
Treasury and procurement should be strong partners, especially when it comes to managing supply chain finance. Yet despite the advantages for all parties of such programmes, often there are not enough hours in the day to get the best from them. Enter the third-party supplier relationship manager. Andrew Burns, Vice President Europe, C2FO, explains. With […]
The Perfect Match: Combining Working Capital Solutions for Comprehensive Supply Chain Support
By Adeline de Metz, Global Head of Working Capital Solutions, UniCredit In today’s challenging economic environment, liquidity has become central to corporates’ working capital strategies. For buyers in a relatively strong position, supporting their supply chains is also a key imperative. To do this they can draw upon a range of options – from traditional […]
Thriving in the 2020 Treasury Ecosystem
As we enter a new decade, treasurers must learn how to juggle their traditional responsibilities alongside the new reality of disrupted business models and game-changing technologies, says Steve Elms, EMEA Region Sales Head, Corporate and Public Sector, Treasury and Trade Solutions, Citi. Proactive engagement with treasury stakeholders – existing and new – will be paramount, […]
Taking Your TMS Beyond Treasury
The benefits of implementing a treasury management system (TMS) to optimise one’s treasury operation have been well-known for a number of years, but in recent times the traditional scope of the treasurer’s responsibilities and the tools at their disposal have broadened substantially. Not only can treasurers now use a TMS to eliminate manual, spreadsheet-based activities […]
Using SCF to Address a Significant Working Capital Shortfall
Twelve months ago, a disruption in revenue streams meant that solar roofing company PetersenDean – when faced with an unexpected working capital shortfall – had a choice: delay payments to suppliers while it rebuilt its cash reserve or look for a different solution. Reluctant to do the former, the company chose to implement a supply […]