Supply Chain Finance

Supply chain finance (SCF) aims to optimize capital flow and risk management within supply chains, primarily by facilitating financing options like accounts receivable financing. Current research emphasizes leveraging blockchain technology to improve SCF efficiency and transparency, addressing issues like information asymmetry and high financing costs, often incorporating techniques like smart contracts. This research is significant because it promises to enhance the overall efficiency and resilience of supply chains, impacting both academic understanding of financial systems and the practical implementation of SCF solutions in various industries.