Supply Chain Finance and Management
A special issue of Journal of Risk and Financial Management (ISSN 1911-8074). This special issue belongs to the section "Economics and Finance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 972
Special Issue Editors
Interests: digital marketing; big data; web analytics; decentralized & centralized payment networks; Fintech; modeling & simulation; DSS
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: management information systems; DSS; simulation modelling; supply chain management
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Innovations in fintech within the realm of supply chain finance and management are characterized by the integration of cutting-edge technology, efficiency, transparency, and collaboration across the supply chain. Key trends encompass the utilization of blockchain to ensure secure transactions, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for risk assessment, and the implementation of digital platforms for trade financing. Noteworthy developments include the rise in invoice financing and factoring platforms, contributing to the ongoing digitalization of supply chain processes. Financial services are now intricately woven into the fabric of the supply chain ecosystem, emphasizing collaborative efforts among fintech providers, suppliers, and buyers. Notable highlights include the following:
The increasing adoption of blockchain technology in supply chain finance enhances transaction transparency, security, and efficiency. Smart contracts play a pivotal role in automating processes and minimizing the reliance on intermediaries.
Fintech enterprises are actively creating digital platforms that interconnect buyers, suppliers, and financial institutions. These platforms streamline the exchange of financial information, invoices, and payment data, thereby enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of supply chain financing.
AI and ML algorithms are integrated into fintech solutions for risk assessment within supply chain finance. These technologies excel in predicting disruptions, evaluating creditworthiness, and optimizing financing decisions.
The overarching trend towards digitization in supply chain processes has a profound impact on supply chain finance. Fintech solutions seamlessly integrate with digital tools for procurement, inventory management, and logistics, optimizing financial processes within these digital ecosystems.
Fintech companies are exploring the incorporation of financial services directly into the supply chain ecosystem. Collaborative efforts among fintech providers, suppliers, and buyers result in integrated financial solutions being seamlessly woven into existing supply chain management processes.
Dr. Nikolaos T. Giannakopoulos
Dr. Dimitrios K. Nasiopoulos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- FinTech
- supply chain
- finance
- administration
- advertising
- marketing
- digital marketing
- supply chain management
- innovation
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- machine learning (ML)
- management information systems (MIS)
- crisis management
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