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Supply Chain Finance: Techniques, Benefits, And Trends, Hamid Ghofrani
Supply Chain Finance: Techniques, Benefits, And Trends, Hamid Ghofrani
Major Papers
This major research paper surveys the various aspects of supply chain finance, a recent sphere of working capital management techniques, and its importance for managing small, medium, and large-sized businesses. Globalism and elimination of trade obstacles have encouraged managers to reassess their capital investment priorities. The transition of managements' focus from manufacturing, stocking, and distribution to establishing and preserving a network of multiple partners entails adopting more trust-based and inclusive financing techniques. Moreover, the technological and managerial breakthroughs have reduced the inefficiency in the supply chain's physical flow, justifying taking a similar approach to financial flow within a supply chain. …
The Adoption Of Cryptocurrency Technology Into The Us Banking Infrastructure, Trevor Melito
The Adoption Of Cryptocurrency Technology Into The Us Banking Infrastructure, Trevor Melito
Senior Theses
This thesis examines the possibility of using Blockchain technology to permanently change the payment structure of the US banking system. First, I examine the current technology that dominates the banking sector. I introduce the most frequently used payments methods including Automatic Clearing House transfers and wire transfers, both domestically and internationally. In addition, I highlight the major players controlling these transactions. Under the current system, frictions between senders and receivers cause billions of dollars in losses each year.
Next, I examine Blockchain’s roots along with some similar cryptocurrency technology, namely Distributed Ledger Technology and Smart Contracts. The transparency, security, and …