University of Glasgow
University Avenue
Glasgow, G12 8QQ
United Kingdom
- 09.30 - Welcome and Refreshments
- 10.00 - Introductions by Scott Sinclair, CeeD and Rob Dekkers, University of Glasgow
- 10.05 - Options for Supply Chain Management and Finance by Ronald de Boer (Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, Zwolle, NL)
- 10.30 - Discussion in subgroups
- 11.00 - Break
- 11.15 - Discussion in subgroups (continued)
- 12.15 - Plenary discussion
- 12.40 - Closure statement
- 12.45 Close
Since the 2008 credit crunch, Working Capital Management has become a top priority for most companies. Because financing operations has become more challenging, companies are now looking for solutions in collaboration with their value chain partners. This has led to an increased interest and application of Supply Chain Finance (SCF), which includes the role of financial service providers. This session will provide insight in the most commonly applied instruments (such as Reverse Factoring and Dynamic Discounting) and their potential advantages for Small and Medium Enterprises. Major pitfalls, risks and lessons learn from implementation of SCF will be addressed in addition to the presentation of some innovative SCF solutions.
dr.ir. Ronald de Boer is one of the few leading experts in Europe on Supply Chain Management and Finance. The research group is especially active in finding alternative solutions to make supply chains more resilient from a financial perspective. The activities have not only led to new applications but also to integration in teaching, such as the Global Student Challenge; note that a group of four students from the Adam Smith Business School participated in the final round of this challenge
