NBB Launches Fully Digital Supply Chain Finance Solution to Enhance Working Capital Efficiency

Biz Bahrain

2 days ago

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has launched a fully digital Supply Chain Finance solution that connects buyers with their suppliers to enhance liquidity and optimise working capital management. Designed to facilitate seamless trade and build better commercial ties, NBB's Supply Chain Finance solution, enables suppliers to receive early payments against approved invoices, while offering buyers the opportunity to improve their cash flow cycles. The solution, enabled through DigiCorp platform, reduces the administrative burden typically associated with manual payment processes by automating key interactions across the supply chain, allowing for quicker turnaround times and improved operational efficiency. Commenting on the launch, Hisham Al Kurdi, Group Chief Executive – Markets & Client Solutions at NBB said, 'We are pleased to introduce the Supply Chain Finance solution, which demonstrates our ongoing efforts to provide digital-first services that empower our clients and enhance their business operations.' Vineet Munot, Group Head of Transaction Banking at NBB stated 'This initiative marks another important addition to our growing Transaction Banking offerings portfolio and reinforces our position as a market leader in delivering end-to-end trade finance and cash management solutions.' The solution offers a unique advantage to suppliers, particularly SMEs, by providing timely access to working capital without requiring additional borrowing or utilising existing bank credit lines. By offering attractive rates and a transparent financing process, NBB's Supply Chian Finance solution supports suppliers in maintaining financial stability and meeting their operational obligations more effectively. For buyers, the solution contributes to more efficient balance sheet management and enables stronger alignment with strategic suppliers through improved payment cycles. By introducing an automated and transparent payment mechanism, buyers can not only streamline their internal processes but also reinforce long-term supplier relationships. Aligned with NBB's ESG objectives, the Supply Chain Finance solution plays an important role in strengthening the SME ecosystem by offering inclusive access to cost-effective financing. It seeks to build more sustainable and collaborative supply chains, reflecting the Bank's commitment to inclusive economic development.
With the launch of NBB's Supply Chain Finance Solution, the Bank continues to expand its suite of innovative products aimed at driving business efficiency, growth, and resilience across Bahrain and the wider region.