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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Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology Specialization

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. 18 hours to complete

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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 Services
Designing a Supply Chain Finance Program

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology Specialization

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. 18 hours to complete

English

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Oliver Belin

Instructor

New York Institute of Finance

13,031 Learners

4 Courses

Jack Farmer

Curriculum Director

New York Institute of Finance

83,541 Learners

11 Courses

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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.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

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 Specialization2mMeet your Instructor1mCourse Overview and Objective1mKey Challenges in Setting up and Managing a Supply Chain Finance Program6mAn Overview of Success Factors3mTopic 01: Ideal Company initiating Supply Chain Finance22mTopic 02: Corporate Buyer Size5mTopic 03: Credit Rating7mTopic 04: Direct vs. Indirect Spend4mTopic 05: Stakeholders11m

7 readings

Welcome to the Course2mSpecialization Outline5mAbout the New York Institute of Finance2mRecap of Course 012mCourse Outline5mCompany Characteristics in SCF10mKey Takeaways2m

3 practice exercises

Assessment 013mReview Quiz 0130mAssessment 0227m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Module 02

3 hours to complete

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

Week3

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?7mTopic 02: Platform Examples17mTopic 01: What are Corporates Looking For? - Part I10mTopic 02: What are Corporates Looking For? - Part II16mWhat are the main steps for a corporate in his SCF journey from first interest, to implementation, to suppliers trading their receivables for early payment? 5mTopic 01: Examples11mTopic 02: Example: Pre-Sales Analysis (Brown-Forman)14mTopic 03: Importance of Pre-Sales Analysis1m

3 readings

Example of Corporations that have set up their own platforms3mReference: 4 Phases of Supply Chain Finance20mKey Takeaways3m

5 practice exercises

Assessment 046mReview Quiz30mAssessment 0515mReview Quiz 0330mAssessment 0612m

Week4

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?14mTopic 01: What Have You Learned So Far?34mTopic 01: Process7mTopic 02: Supplier Selection Criteria1mTopic 03: Example Analysis Buyer and Supplier14mTopic 04: Spreadsheet Examples15mTopic 01: Process4mTopic 02: Example16m

3 readings

What Finance Costs do Suppliers pay for Early Pay Finance?20mSample Spreadsheet15mKey Takeaways3m

4 practice exercises

Assessment 0715mAssessment 086mReview Quiz 048mAssessment 099m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM KEY SUCCESS FACTORS IN SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE

by SSOct 19, 2020

Very insightful. Enjoyed the no. of example and case studies discussed during the course.

by NTMay 5, 2020

This is great course which give learners guidelines to following when setting up SCF program

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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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