In this episode, Craig Jeffery speaks with Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer about supply chain finance and the cash conversion cycle as part of the 2026 Analyst Report series. They define key concepts such as working capital, days sales outstanding, and inventory cycles, then explore solutions like procure-to-pay, order-to-collect, reverse factoring, and dynamic discounting. The discussion highlights how automation, APIs, and emerging technologies like AI and blockchain are improving efficiency, visibility, and working capital optimization, while also addressing risks such as compliance challenges and supply chain disruption.

2026 Treasury Technology Analyst Report: https://strategictreasurer.com/analyst-report-2026

In this episode, Craig Jeffery speaks with David Pierce of FinSavvy about how AI can help treasury teams uncover foreign exchange exposure that is often hidden across ERPs, CRMs, purchasing systems, and other disconnected data sources. They discuss bad data, forecast accuracy, intercompany netting, real-time visibility, and how AI can improve hedging decisions by making exposures easier to identify, organize, and monitor.

Links:
FinSavvy: https://www.finnsavvy.com
The Invisible Hedge: https://amzn.to/4srHEJo
Managing Foreign Exchange Risk: https://amzn.to/4dxfaZU

In this episode, Paul Galloway of Strategic Treasurer explains why weak bank fee analysis can lead to unnecessary costs and hidden risks. He discusses common blindspots such as manual spreadsheet processes, reliance on earnings credit rates, and infrequent bank RFPs. The episode also outlines practical steps treasury teams can take to strengthen oversight, benchmark fees, and improve visibility into banking costs.

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Strategic Treasurer: https://strategictreasurer.com