Supply Chain Finance

Pfizers Lisa Martin has transformed procurement into a working capital asset while managing the risks involved.

Third-party arrangements could turn payables to loans.

Companies see payables strategies as a way to generate returns, as well as to help suppliers.

Fair Labor Association has begun audits of Foxconns factories in China.

Precious metals, industrial metals and grains all expected to rise this year.

Companies face complex risks and costlier insurance. (John Dempsey of Dempsey Partners)