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Supply Chain Financescf_title
The Supply Chain Finance solution provided by Swiss Commercial Capital works with both suppliers and their buyers to optimise working capital utilisation and maximise trade discounts. SCC’s solutions are targeted at supplier credit lines in excess of £1m, are priced competitively and can often be funded through supplier discounts. SCC seeks to pay suppliers early releasing pressure on the buyer whilst potentially generating trade discounts and allowing the buyer to repay later on pre-arranged extended terms. The flow of invoices, credit notes and payments is managed through SCC’s IT Platform “Tradex” using a secure interface.

SCC ensures that supplier invoices are paid to terms whilst collecting from the buyer on prearranged extended terms. SCC manages the structure, documentation, IT interfaces, reporting, and financing of the transaction flow. The program is designed to be as low-touch as possible with minimal operational impact.

Key benefits for buyers:

  • A flexible working capital solution with up to 90 day payment terms on approved suppliers

  • Potentially self funding through supplier discounts

  • Ability to generate increased sales, hold more inventory and finance the cash cycle more effectively

  • Reduce balance sheet gearing (subject to auditors opinion)

  • More effectively leverage existing working capital facilities to fund marketing and business expansion rather than financing inventory and sales

  • Ability to extend facility to cover a number of approved suppliers

Key benefits for suppliers:

  • Increased sales - better financed customers can take more product

  • Reduced Risk - punctual payments guaranteed from a major bank, facilitates cash management and hedging

  • Early revenue recognition

  • Streamlined administration – SCC manages arrears, automated reconciliation of cash to invoices

  • “Self-funding” program using existing Early Payment Discount


For further information please download our brochure.