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Dollars Delayed, Suppliers Dismayed: The True Cost of Late Payments

Supply Chain Brain

When a business fails to pay its suppliers on time, that delay ripples downstream, affecting everyone involved. That cash shortfall could mean delaying payroll, pausing production or missing supplier payments. For small and medium-sized suppliers, these disruptions are not only inconvenient but potentially catastrophic.

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China’s Carmakers to Pay Suppliers on Time as Price War Curb

Supply Chain Brain

Chinese carmakers, embroiled in a domestic price war, have been seeking lower-cost components and delaying payments to suppliers by months, creating a form of quasi-debt financing. BYD took an average of 275 days to pay suppliers in 2023, Bloomberg compiled data show. Electric vehicle market leader BYD Co.

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The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility for Procurement

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them.

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Vietnam Inks Deals to Buy $3 Billion U.S. Products Before Talks

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Walmart Looks to Expand Drone Deliveries to Five Cities

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7 Strategies to Improve Your Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Strategies to improve your Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. The supply chain is a significant part of your overall business strategy and inventory management. Improve Your Supplier Relationships.

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DHL Express Canada Workers on Strike Following Lockout

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