This course is part of the Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology Specialization

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Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology SpecializationNew York Institute of Finance

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Implement and manage a successful financing program for a corporate buying organization by learning about the key success factors in Supply Chain Finance. In this course, you'll learn about the challenges and bottlenecks in Supply Chain Finance and understand their impact on Supply Chain Finance programs. This course will help you understand who the ideal customer is for a Supply Chain Finance program and understand how revenue is generated and such programs are priced. You'll learn about the relevant factors for suppliers to come onboard and trade as well as identify the key roles and responsibilities involved in Supply Chain Finance.
Additionally, this course will explain how to develop metrics and list the necessary elements for developing an effective financing program. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to perform a pre-sales analysis and a detailed supplier analysis, which are crucial for setting up a Supply Chain Finance program.

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Intermediate Level

The target audience of the Specialization should have some knowledge of trade finance and be familiar with the basic concepts of corporate finance.

Approx. 19 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

What you will learn

Identify the main success factors in Supply Chain Finance.

Gain knowledge about the ideal customer for Supply Chain Finance.

Understand how Supply Chain Finance is priced.

Identify the relevant factors for suppliers to come onboard and trade.

Skills you will gain

Marketing Supply Chain Finance ServicesDesigning a Supply Chain Finance Program

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 2 of 4 in the

Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology Specialization

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Intermediate Level

The target audience of the Specialization should have some knowledge of trade finance and be familiar with the basic concepts of corporate finance.

Approx. 19 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Instructors

Oliver Belin

Instructor

7,090 Learners

4 Courses

Jack Farmer

Curriculum Director

New York Institute of Finance

32,100 Learners

7 Courses

Offered by

New York Institute of Finance

The New York Institute of Finance (NYIF), is a global leader in training for financial services and related industries. Started by the New York Stock Exchange in 1922, it now trains 250,000+ professionals in over 120 countries. NYIF courses cover everything from investment banking, asset pricing, insurance and market structure to financial modeling, treasury operations, and accounting. The institute has a faculty of industry leaders and offers a range of program delivery options, including self-study, online courses, and in-person classes. Its US customers include the SEC, the Treasury, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and most leading worldwide banks.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Module 01

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 67 min), 7 readings, 3 quizzes

10 videos

Introduction to the Specialization2m

Meet your Instructor1m

Course Overview and Objective1m

Key Challenges in Setting up and Managing a Supply Chain Finance Program6m

An Overview of Success Factors3m

Topic 01: Ideal Company initiating Supply Chain Finance22m

Topic 02: Corporate Buyer Size5m

Topic 03: Credit Rating7m

Topic 04: Direct vs. Indirect Spend4m

Topic 05: Stakeholders11m

7 readings

Welcome to the Course2m

Specialization Outline5m

About the New York Institute of Finance2m

Recap of Course 012m

Course Outline5m

Company Characteristics in SCF10m

Key Takeaways2m

3 practice exercises

Assessment 013m

Review Quiz 0130m

Assessment 0227m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Module 02

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 51 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

6 videos

Topic 01: Overview1m

Topic 02: Assessment Current State18m

Topic 03: Goals - Supply Chain Risk11m

Topic 04: Goals - Working Capital and Margins2m

Topic 05: Goals - Initiatives I10m

Topic 06: Goals - Initiatives II7m

3 readings

Reference: SupplierPay15m

Reference: The 2016 Innovation Award: PUMA15m

Key Takeaways5m

2 practice exercises

Review Quiz 0230m

Assessment 0330m

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Module 03

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 85 min), 3 readings, 5 quizzes

8 videos

Topic 01: What are Corporates Looking For?7m

Topic 02: Platform Examples17m

Topic 01: What are Corporates Looking For? - Part I10m

Topic 02: What are Corporates Looking For? - Part II16m

What are the main steps for a corporate in his SCF journey from first interest, to implementation, to suppliers trading their receivables for early payment? 5m

Topic 01: Examples11m

Topic 02: Example: Pre-Sales Analysis (Brown-Forman)14m

Topic 03: Importance of Pre-Sales Analysis1m

3 readings

Example of Corporations that have set up their own platforms3m

Reference: 4 Phases of Supply Chain Finance20m

Key Takeaways3m

5 practice exercises

Assessment 046m

Review Quiz30m

Assessment 0515m

Review Quiz 0330m

Assessment 0612m

Week

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Module 04

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 108 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes

8 videos

Topic 01: How is Revenue Generated & Priced?14m

Topic 01: What Have You Learned So Far?34m

Topic 01: Process7m

Topic 02: Supplier Selection Criteria1m

Topic 03: Example Analysis Buyer and Supplier14m

Topic 04: Spreadsheet Examples15m

Topic 01: Process4m

Topic 02: Example16m

3 readings

What Finance Costs do Suppliers pay for Early Pay Finance?20m

Sample Spreadsheet15m

Key Takeaways3m

4 practice exercises

Assessment 0715m

Assessment 086m

Review Quiz 048m

Assessment 099m

About the Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology Specialization

New York Institute of Finance’s Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology Specialization focuses on an emerging set of solutions within trade finance, which are being implemented by thousands of financial institutions, leading corporate buyers and their trading partners from around the world.

This 4-course Specialization will describe in detail the evolution of traditional trade finance and the shift to supply chain finance, delving into the key elements, available options from which solutions are implemented, and an in-depth view on the success factors. Given that Supply Chain Finance is still evolving, this Specialization focuses on the main challenges, trends and technology developments in the market (such as Blockchain Technology) and provides an insight into the future of supply chain finance in the broader context. When you complete the Specialization, you will gain the knowledge and skills to assess and identify Supply Chain Finance opportunities for a corporate buying organization.

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Key Success Factors in Supply Chain Finance