Supply chains have multiple touch points in organisations. For Treasury, payment terms to suppliers are crucially important as these are a key driver of working capital - But payment terms are usually set by other teams – eg: procurement and / or logistics – and any practical adjustments to supplier terms and processes involve finance.

New approaches to supplier management mean that treasurers now have a unique opportunity to gain control over payment terms to suppliers whilst also coordinating wins for procurement, logistics and finance colleagues. Join this session to understand how to navigate this topic and deliver:

• P&L wins for procurement
• Working capital wins for treasury itself (via longer payment terms and use of supplier financing)
• Logistics and compliance wins via better and faster data from suppliers (reducing costs and minimising demurrage risks)
• Finance wins by automating all of the above, so that this is delivered with less work (and not more) for the team on the ground

The session will involve a practical and straightforward discussion on the challenges of taking control over payment terms with suppliers, and how this can be done by aligning the organisation behind a win-win for all the parties involved.

In 2025, working capital optimisation has emerged as a top priority for treasury departments, driven by increasing pressure from boards to enhance liquidity, reduce costs, and support business growth amidst economic uncertainty. Striking this balance is inherently challenging, as unpredictable market conditions, shifting supply chain dynamics, and the need for real-time visibility across global operations add layers of complexity.

With current systems lacking connectivity and ongoing questions about the practical implementation of new technologies for working capital optimisation, this session aims to explore real-world examples of successfully balancing liquidity management with operational requirements.

Ultimately, with working capital optimisation a key hallmark of a high-functioning treasury team, this session will provide actionable insights for treasurers to elevate their approach to working capital and further add to the positioning of treasury as a key driver of business value.