Tailored supply chain finance
Strengthening cash flow with a tailored supply chain finance program
With complex international supply chains and evolving market conditions, United Legwear, a leading global apparel manufacturer, needed a more efficient way to manage cash flow and support suppliers.
THE CHALLENGE
With operations spanning the U.S., Asia, and Europe, United Legwear needed a more efficient way to manage working capital. The company already worked with eCapital through an A/R financing program, but evolving market pressures—including extended payment terms, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs—created new demands on cash flow.
“We were looking for ways to increase liquidity on both sides of our balance sheet,” said Alan B. Mandell, SVP and Group Financial Controller. “While we had success using receivables finance to fund growth, we also saw an opportunity to strengthen our supply chain by supporting suppliers directly with earlier access to payments.”
It’s improved our cash flow visibility, strengthened supplier relationships, and helped us build a more resilient global supply chain.”
SVP and Group Financial Controller, United Legwear
Alan B. Mandell
THE SOLUTION
United Legwear launched a $20 million Supply Chain Finance program designed to complement its existing receivables financing facility.
The program featured:
- Integration with Infor Nexus™, enabling international suppliers to receive early payments directly within their existing platform
- A unified interface to manage both AR and SCF programs
- Dedicated onboarding and account support for suppliers across multiple regions
THE RESULTS
The dual-financing approach allowed United Legwear to generate significant working capital, standardize supplier payment terms, and offer affordable early-payment options to key global suppliers—particularly in Asia and Europe.
“For us, being able to combine a working capital solution with our existing Infor Nexus platform has let us make the most of our technology investments,” said Mandell. “It’s improved our cash flow visibility, strengthened supplier relationships, and helped us build a more resilient global supply chain.”
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