 While factoring is ubiquitous in the region, there is still work to be done to convince the Baltic market of the benefits of buyer-led supply chain finance, says Uve Poom, COO at SupplierPlus in Talliinn.
By Rebecca Spong The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are still lagging behind other European regions in their awareness and use of supply chain finance (SCF) as a means of improving a company’s working capital position. While well-versed in the benefits of traditional factoring as a means of suppliers accessing early payment for their goods, the region has not yet been fully embraced the idea of a buyer-led supply chain finance solutions, says Uve Poom (right), chief operating officer at the Tallinn-based Supplier Plus. |