Supply-chain finance
Financing from purchase to sale.
Financing designed for each link of the chain lets suppliers, manufacturers and buyers manage funds between them.
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- Companies
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- MrPRX
About this service
Supply-chain finance helps companies manage the flow of cash between buyers, manufacturers and suppliers. By reviewing trade relationships, invoices, receivables and the credit of each party in the chain, solutions can be designed around the purchase-to-sale cycle so working capital is funded in a more coherent way.
Compared with a bank loan
| Criterion | Supply-chain finance | Bank loan |
|---|---|---|
| Funding ceiling | Sized to the chain's trade volume and receivables and the anchor buyer's credit, not only the company's own. | Limited by the company's credit line at the bank, its collateral and large-exposure rules. |
| Term | Short term, aligned with the buy-sell cycle (usually up to a year). | Mostly short-term (about one year) and renewed; project loans run longer. |
| Repayment | From collected receivables; settled when the invoice or certificate matures. | Monthly instalments or a lump sum at maturity, per the contract. |
| Rate and effective cost | Priced on the creditworthy buyer's credit; usually cheaper for a smaller supplier than a standalone loan. | Nominal rate within Money and Credit Council limits; fees and side requirements (such as compensating deposits) push the effective rate higher. |
| Collateral and guarantees | The receivables themselves and the buyer's payment commitment. | Property collateral, cheques and promissory notes, and guarantors. |
| Time to funds | Once the programme is set up, each invoice or document is cashed quickly. | A few weeks to a few months, depending on the bank and how complete the file is. |
This is a general comparison, not a review of your company; a specialist calculates the exact ceiling, rate and cost for your situation.
Questions about this service
How can we grow sales and purchases across the chain without straining cash?
How can suppliers get the cash they need faster?
Can the whole chain's working capital be financed as one programme?
How can a buyer's financial strength be used to fund its suppliers?
Which financing instrument fits our chain best?
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