ISM-South Florida, Inc.

Extending payment terms looks like free cash. Until a key supplier can't keep up. The useful conversation is about doing both: holding cash longer without starving the supply base. That's what early payment programs are built for, and most teams have never had them explained end to end. With Jorge Gomez (Mondelez International) and John Anderson (C2FO). Free on LinkedIn Live. ISM members who attend earn one Continuing Education Hour (CEH).

Extending payment terms looks like free cash. Until a key supplier can't keep up.

Ask a CFO what they want from procurement this year and cash will be in the sentence. But pushing terms out moves the pressure onto the suppliers you depend on, and that risk tends to come back to you.

The useful conversation is about doing both: holding cash longer without starving the supply base. That's what early payment programs are built for, and most teams have never had them explained end to end.

Jorge Gomez brings the buyer's view: how payment terms show up on the balance sheet. John Anderson brings the supplier's view: what early payment means for the companies on the other end of those terms. Both sides of the same transaction, in one hour.

This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.

Anirban Basu, MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D., Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., will kickoff the year and lead the discussion about current economic indicators and provide an insightful forecast that unveils critical supply chain risks. Topics include:

·         Analyzing key factors shaping economic outcomes, including central bank policies, business confidence, and geopolitics.

·         Exploring the intricate relationship between business confidence and economic trajectories.

·         Gaining unique insights into worker attitudes and their impact on economic trends.

These data-driven insights are essential for senior supply chain leaders and executives seeking to steer their organizations strategically. It's also an opportunity to connect with your fellow supply chain leaders and ISM member community.

Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., a Baltimore-based economic and policy consultancy he founded in 2004. He serves the Chief Economist function for many organizations, including the Maryland Bankers Association and Associated Builders and Contractors. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010. In 2022, he entered the Daily Record newspaper’s Circle of Influence.  He is the Distinguished Economist in Residence at Goucher College, where he teaches History of Economic Thought. He holds four graduate degrees, including a J.D. and a Ph.D.