Crisis, liquidity and supply chains: Supply Chain Finance provides a vaccine

The report presents the main outcomes from the research carried out by the Supply Chain Finance Observatory during 2020-2021. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the development of innovative solutions, supported by a higher number of startups at global level offering Supply Chain Finance services. Among the main areas of progress, the application of programs that go beyond the first tier of supply, the increasing focus on international programs, and the growing understanding by large corporates of using Supply Chain Finance as a strategic lever to support their supply chain.

•    How has the Supply Chain Finance market evolved in 2020?
•    How many startups offer Supply Chain Finance services and what is their value proposition?
•    How can Supply Chain Finance support exporting companies?
•    What are the applications of Supply Chain Finance beyond the first tier of supply?
•    How does Supply Chain Finance fit into a company's supply risk management process?
•    What types of contractual relationship are typical of Supply Chain Finance solutions?