# Artificial intelligence: a revolution for SCF? August 16, 2021 Read time: 10 min Autor John Basquill .png) Artificial intelligence has long been hyped as revolutionary for supply chain finance. But despite some high-profile false dawns, practical applications of the technology are continuing to emerge and improve. John Basquill looks at the role of AI within the industry today – and where the next frontiers may lie. Another potential application is around ESG. Oliver Belin, founder of financial supply chain analytics platform Calculum, tells GTR that corporates are increasingly demanding their suppliers meet specific criteria. > "The world is changing. Companies cannot just look at their own goals, and optimise their payment terms based on that," says Belin. > "Besides looking at suppliers’ financial metrics, country rating and industry-specific information, corporate buyers also need to look at environmental and sustainability factors, and incentivize minority-owned suppliers. > "The question is: How can you support your decision-making process based on that data? AI-driven systems can integrate all of that, calculating the best terms based on those various supplier characteristics and peer group data." To read the full article, please click [here.](https://www.gtreview.com/supplements/gtr-scf-2021/artificial-intelligence-revolution-scf/) --- **The 60-Day Hard Cap: Why the UK’s New Payment Reform Is a Working Capital Wake-Up Call** The UK's 60-day payment terms cap is reshaping working capital and supply chain finance. See how the regulation shifts liquidity for your business. April 7, 2026 Read time: 5 min [Read more](https://www.calculum.ai/all-posts/uk-60-day-payment-terms-working-capital) --- **Calculum Selected for Mastercard Start Path Program** Calculum joins Mastercard Start Path, Mastercard's global fintech program for high-impact startups transforming working capital and payment terms. February 25, 2025 Read time: 1 min [Read more](https://www.calculum.ai/all-posts/calculum-selected-for-mastercard-start-path-program) --- **Calculum Featured in Refresh Miami: Rethinking Working Capital Management** Calculum was featured in Refresh Miami for its mission to transform how the world’s largest companies manage cash and working capital. April 10, 2025 Read time: 1 min [Read more](https://www.calculum.ai/all-posts/calculum-featured-in-refresh-miami-rethinking-working-capital-management) --- **Why the Pharma Sector Needs to Focus On Working Capital** Sooner or later, there comes a time every company needs to revisit and recast its working capital position. July 20, 2022 Read time: 10 min [Read more](https://www.calculum.ai/all-posts/why-the-pharma-sector-needs-to-focus-on-working-capital) --- **Uncovering Free Cash Flow: How Treasury discovers hidden Working Capital** Many businesses have significant amounts of working capital locked up on their balance sheet. Learn how to unlock it. March 11, 2022 Read time: 15 min [Read more](https://www.calculum.ai/all-posts/uncovering-free-cash-flow-how-treasury-discovers-hidden-working-capital) --- **Using the right wording for your payment terms** Payment terms wording on invoices directly affects cash flow. See which phrases cut days-to-pay, reduce overdue invoices, and protect working capital. March 8, 2020 Read time: 6 min [Read more](https://www.calculum.ai/all-posts/using-the-right-wording-for-your-payment-terms) --- **Unlocking Working Capital Efficiency through Supply Chain Finance: A Strategic Approach** PwC, CRX, and Calculum experts explore a strategic approach to Supply Chain Finance and how to effectively improve working capital management. February 21, 2024 Read time: 7 min [Read more](https://www.calculum.ai/all-posts/unlocking-working-capital-efficiency-through-supply-chain-finance-a-strategic-approach) --- **University of St.Gallen Special Feature** Stable supply chains depend on stable financial flows. University of St.Gallen feature on how payment-flow efficiency drives supply chain resilience. April 10, 2024 Read time: 5 min [Read more](https://www.calculum.ai/all-posts/university-of-st-gallen-calculum) --- **The step-by-step process of Supplier and Payment Terms Analysis** Step-by-step guide to supplier and payment terms analysis. Based on Oliver Belin's 'Uncovering Supply Chain Finance' working capital framework. September 23, 2021 Read time: 5 min [Read more](https://www.calculum.ai/all-posts/the-step-by-step-process-of-supplier-and-payment-terms-analysis) --- **The Power of Free Cash Flow and Working Capital Management** Why working capital management is the forgotten cash flow lever. A foundational look at supplier payment terms and their impact on liquidity. October 23, 2023 Read time: 6 min [Read more](https://www.calculum.ai/all-posts/the-power-of-free-cash-flow-and-working-capital-management)