{ "organisation": "Strategic Payments Consulting", "description": "B2B payment operations consulting for UK manufacturers and supply-chain businesses", "services": [ { "id": "cashflow-improvement", "name": "Cashflow & Late Payment Improvement", "shortName": "Cashflow Improvement", "slug": "cashflow-improvement", "description": "Reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) by 10%+ and improve working capital through strategic payment operations optimisation.", "longDescription": "Late payments and poor cashflow are among the biggest challenges facing UK manufacturers and supply-chain businesses. Our cashflow improvement service analyses your current payment processes, identifies the root causes of late payments, and implements practical changes that deliver measurable results — typically a 10%+ reduction in DSO and significant improvement in working capital.", "benefits": [ "10%+ reduction in Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)", "Improved working capital without taking on debt", "Faster payment collection from customers", "Reduced reliance on overdrafts and credit facilities", "Better visibility of incoming cashflow", "Stronger customer payment discipline" ], "targetAudience": [ "UK manufacturers struggling with late payments", "Supply-chain businesses with long payment terms", "B2B companies with poor cashflow visibility", "Businesses relying on overdrafts to cover payment gaps" ], "keyMetrics": { "dsoReduction": "10%+", "workingCapitalImprovement": "Measurable", "paymentCollectionSpeed": "Significantly faster" }, "approach": [ "Audit current payment terms and collection processes", "Identify root causes of late payments", "Design improved payment terms and collection workflows", "Implement changes with minimal disruption", "Monitor and measure results" ] }, { "id": "ar-ap-digitisation", "name": "AR/AP Digitisation", "shortName": "AR/AP Digitisation", "slug": "ar-ap-digitisation", "description": "Modernise accounts receivable and accounts payable processes to eliminate manual errors, reduce processing time, and improve cash visibility.", "longDescription": "Manual AR/AP processes are slow, error-prone, and expensive. Our digitisation service modernises your accounts receivable and payable workflows — replacing spreadsheets and manual processes with efficient, automated systems that integrate with your existing ERP or accounting software. The result is faster processing, fewer errors, and much better visibility of your cash position.", "benefits": [ "Significant reduction in manual processing time", "Fewer errors and disputes", "Better real-time cash visibility", "Faster invoice processing and approval", "Integration with existing ERP/accounting systems", "Reduced administrative overhead" ], "targetAudience": [ "Manufacturers with manual AR/AP processes", "Businesses using spreadsheets for invoice management", "Companies with high volumes of B2B invoices", "Organisations seeking to reduce finance team workload" ], "keyMetrics": { "processingTimeReduction": "Significant", "errorReduction": "Substantial", "cashVisibility": "Real-time" }, "approach": [ "Map current AR/AP processes and pain points", "Identify digitisation and automation opportunities", "Recommend appropriate tools and integrations", "Manage implementation and change management", "Train staff and monitor adoption" ] }, { "id": "payment-fx-optimisation", "name": "Payment & FX Cost Optimisation", "shortName": "Cost Optimisation", "slug": "payment-fx-optimisation", "description": "Reduce payment processing costs and foreign exchange expenses by 15–30% through infrastructure optimisation and FX strategy.", "longDescription": "Payment processing costs and FX expenses can significantly impact profitability — yet many businesses overpay without realising it. Our cost optimisation service analyses your payment flows, benchmarks your costs against industry standards, and identifies opportunities to reduce payment and FX costs by 15–30% while maintaining operational efficiency.", "benefits": [ "15–30% reduction in payment and FX costs", "Better FX rates and hedging strategy", "Lower transaction fees", "Improved payment infrastructure efficiency", "Better vendor terms and negotiations", "Reduced hidden payment costs" ], "targetAudience": [ "Businesses with high payment processing costs", "Companies with significant FX exposure", "International traders and exporters", "Businesses seeking to improve profit margins" ], "keyMetrics": { "costReduction": "15–30%", "fxOptimisation": "Significant savings", "paymentEfficiency": "Improved" }, "approach": [ "Analyse payment flows and current costs", "Benchmark against industry standards", "Identify cost reduction opportunities", "Optimise payment infrastructure", "Develop FX hedging strategy", "Monitor and report savings" ] }, { "id": "payment-operations-advisory", "name": "Payment Operations Advisory", "shortName": "Payment Advisory", "slug": "payment-operations-advisory", "description": "Vendor-agnostic strategic consulting on payment infrastructure, processes, and best practices for B2B businesses.", "longDescription": "Payment infrastructure and operational decisions have long-term implications for your business. Our advisory service provides strategic, vendor-agnostic guidance on payment infrastructure, processes, and best practices. We help you make informed decisions aligned with your business goals — without the bias of a provider trying to sell you their product.", "benefits": [ "Fully vendor-agnostic guidance", "Strategic recommendations aligned with business goals", "Operational best practices implementation", "Informed decision-making on payment infrastructure", "Risk identification and mitigation", "Clear implementation roadmap" ], "targetAudience": [ "Businesses planning payment infrastructure changes", "Companies evaluating payment solutions", "Organisations seeking strategic payment guidance", "Businesses wanting independent best practice advice" ], "keyMetrics": { "decisionQuality": "High", "riskMitigation": "Significant", "alignmentWithGoals": "Full" }, "approach": [ "Understand business goals and constraints", "Assess current payment infrastructure and processes", "Identify gaps and improvement opportunities", "Provide vendor-agnostic recommendations", "Support implementation planning", "Review and refine as needed" ] }, { "id": "ongoing-support", "name": "Ongoing Support & Monitoring", "shortName": "Ongoing Support", "slug": "ongoing-support", "description": "Continuous monitoring and optimisation of payment operations to ensure sustained performance and identify new improvement opportunities.", "longDescription": "Payment operations require continuous monitoring and optimisation to deliver sustained value. Our ongoing support service provides proactive monitoring, performance analysis, and strategic guidance to ensure your payment operations continue to improve. We identify new opportunities and help you adapt as your business evolves.", "benefits": [ "Proactive performance monitoring", "Regular optimisation reviews", "Strategic guidance as business evolves", "Continuous improvement mindset", "New opportunity identification", "Sustained value delivery" ], "targetAudience": [ "Businesses seeking continuous improvement", "Companies wanting proactive payment support", "Organisations with evolving payment needs", "Businesses valuing long-term partnership" ], "keyMetrics": { "reviewFrequency": "Quarterly", "reportingFrequency": "Monthly", "responseTime": "24 hours" }, "supportLevels": [ "Quarterly performance reviews", "Monthly monitoring reports", "Ad-hoc consulting support", "Proactive opportunity identification" ] } ], "serviceCategories": [ { "name": "Cashflow & Collections", "services": ["cashflow-improvement"] }, { "name": "Process Digitisation", "services": ["ar-ap-digitisation"] }, { "name": "Cost Reduction", "services": ["payment-fx-optimisation"] }, { "name": "Strategy & Advisory", "services": ["payment-operations-advisory", "ongoing-support"] } ], "metadata": { "totalServices": 5, "lastUpdated": "2026-03-09", "version": "2.0", "language": "en-GB" } }