Jennifer McFarland discusses supply chain insights at Abercrombie Fitch - Global Banking & Finance Review — Jennifer McFarland, Senior Accounting Manager at Abercrombie Fitch, shares insights on the supply chain landscape and GT Nexus platform implementation during the Bridges Insights 2013 event.

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Bridges Insights 2013: Jennifer McFarland Senior Accounting Manager, Supply Chain, Abercrombie Fitch

Published by Uma Rajagopal

Posted on September 13, 2013

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McFarland discusses the supply chain landscape at A&F, and their experience utilizing GT Nexus platform. She goes on to discuss the implementation of an early payment invoice discounting program for their vendors who needed to be paid faster

Key Takeaways

Abercrombie & Fitch leveraged the GT Nexus platform to enhance supply chain visibility and collaboration.
The company implemented an early payment invoice discounting program to offer faster vendor payments.
This strategy helped improve vendor liquidity and strengthened supplier relationships.
Use of dynamic discounting empowered suppliers to choose early payment in exchange for discounts.

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What platform did Abercrombie & Fitch use for supply‑chain visibility?

They utilized the GT Nexus platform to gain real‑time visibility and manage supply‑chain exceptions efficiently.

What is early payment invoice discounting?

It's a dynamic discounting program where suppliers can opt for early invoice payment at a discounted rate in exchange for faster liquidity.

Why did Abercrombie & Fitch implement the program?

To improve supplier cash flow, strengthen vendor relationships, and optimize working capital management.

Bridges Insights 2013: Jennifer McFarland Senior Accounting Manager, Supply Chain, Abercrombie Fitch

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