Supply Chains Brace for Change
From trade wars to Covid-19, recent events have caused a dramatic rethink of how businesses can remain resilient in a time of crisis. An overhaul of [...]
Crawl, Walk Run. Implementing Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Finance
Blockchain is a type of distributed ledger technology (DLT), a shared database of transactions maintained across a network on the internet. Each transaction records amounts, dates and has a unique [...]
DeFi Takes flight with Harbor Supply Chain Finance
Supply chain finance provider uses pooled crypto-assets to provide working capital to electronics manufacturer. DELRAY BEACH, FLA. - Harbor recently launched an innovative Supply Chain Finance program utilizing decentralized finance [...]
Shorten Your Cash Conversion Cycle and Build a Stronger Supply Chain
In a challenging year for companies involved in international trade, it has never been more important to unlock your working capital tied up in your procurement process. Supply chains are [...]
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to Benefit U.S. SME Importers and Exporters
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into effect on July 1st, replacing NAFTA and modernizing the trade guidelines between the three North American countries. Major changes have been made to the [...]
Can My Business Benefit From a Supply Chain Finance Platform?
The demand for supply chain finance (SCF) platforms has grown rapidly in recent years as providers aid businesses to create time and cost savings through the adoption of new technology. [...]
In a Challenging Economy, Supply Chain Diversification Is an Invaluable Tool in Risk Mitigation
Whether it’s a natural disaster, a trade war or a global pandemic, suppliers face numerous risks. In an unpredictable world it has never been more important to diversify your supply [...]
Solving the Long Tail Challenge: How Harbor Creates a Win-Win Proposition for Existing SCF Program Users
Running a business creates a variety of challenges to overcome, but one universal issue is managing free cash flow and accessing working capital. The problem is magnified among small and [...]
The Potential Loss of Hong Kong’s “Special Status” Forces U.S. Corporates to Rethink Procurement Strategies
For nearly three decades, Hong Kong has held special trade status with the United States, allowing it to prosper as a global financial and trade hub. A recent clampdown from [...]
Diversified Supply Chains: Aggregation vs. Consolidation
Supply Chain professionals understand the benefits of a diversified supplier base - it allows for favorable pricing through market competition, risk mitigation of supply chain disruption as well as access [...]