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Exporters operating in global markets often face a familiar challenge: delivering goods today while waiting weeks or even months to receive payment.
In many industries, buyers expect suppliers to offer open-account payment terms ranging from 60 to 120 days. While these terms help buyers manage their own cash flow, they create a working capital gap for exporters who must finance production, logistics, and operating expenses before payment arrives.
To bridge this gap, companies typically rely on external financing. Two common options are traditional...