The book Supply Chain Finance Solutions offers orientation in the new
discipline of Supply Chain Finance (SCF) by investigating the need for
and nature of SCF, along with its characteristics and enablers. Due to
the novelty of the Supply Chain Finance approach, there are still many
knowledge gaps. This lack of research leads to uncertainties about the
successful implementation of SCF solutions within companies as there is
little quantified evidence on the achievable cost savings and other
potential benefits. The authors close this gap by providing the latest
information on business concepts and the SCF market. Based on a sample
SCF model, the worldwide market size for such solutions and potential
cost savings to companies engaged in SCF are analyzed. The work
underlines the generally agreed-upon attractiveness and future relevance
of SCF solutions by creating win-win situations; for all actors in the
end-to-end supply chain as well as for external service providers."