Frequently Asked Questions

There is a misnomer that inventory solutions can be challenging, this is not the case. For additional information see below, or contact us.

Can a Falcon solution add value to the existing supply chain?
Yes, Falcon allows you to have all the inventory you need available without having to own it. Falcon improves working capital, supplier and buyer relationships and reduces cost of goods through procurement. At the same time provides full visibility of orders, inventory, shipments, invoices, including full transparency of what inventory is where in the supply chain from origin to factory to end customer.

Who are usually the key stakeholders in implementing a Falcon Solution?
Falcon solutions are non-disruptive and decisions to work with us are usually made at a strategic level, therefore solutions are more quickly executed with the following staff involvement; Chief Procurement Officer, Head of Treasury, Chief Finance Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Head of Supply Chain.

What metric is most impacted by a Falcon solution?
Days inventory outstanding (DIO), net debt/ebitda, days sales outstanding (DSO), stock turn, days payable outstanding (DPO), current ratio, cash conversion, net operating cash flow.

How does Falcon impact treasury?
Reduction of net debt, freeing up of liquidity, enhancement to supply chain finance (SCF).

How does Falcon impact credit ratings?
Leveraged companies may be close to being downgraded, putting their cost of borrowing at a significant risk of increase. Reducing inventory and leverage with Falcon solutions can protect against a rating downgrade. Companies may be seeking improvements to achieve a higher rating, reducing inventory, improving cash and deleveraging with Falcon can help achieve a rating upgrade.

Are there any restrictions when it comes to the goods / inventory you own?
Falcon are product agnostic. The majority of our solutions are in Automotive (automobility), Information Technology (TMT) with a focus on the Cloud infrastructure supply chain from component parts (semi conductors, microchips, printed circuit boards (pcb’s)) to electronics finished goods, food from raw materials and seasonal products. Falcon undertake full compliance and corporate governance checks on inventory that we own.

Are there any sectors or geographies in which you do not operate?
Falcon focus in Europe, Asia and The Americas supporting Fortune 500 companies and their inbound and outbound supply chains in territories that are acceptable at the time.

How long does the onboarding process take (i.e. from initial contact to first transaction)?
Falcon pride themselves on speed of implementation, being an independent company, we can act at the speed usually required by our clients. Early engagement across all business functions is key.