How can I optimise my trade receivables?

It is the question that all companies working in Business to Business ask themselves regardless of their size.

Coface, an expert in risk analysis, supports companies in the monitoring, management, protection and fi nancing of their accounts receivable through its four business lines:

Trade receivables protection,
Rating and Business Information,
Trade receivables management
Trade receivables finance

In France, Coface also manages public procedures for export guarantees provided by the French State.

Trade receivables – meaning all the customer accounts receivable by a company − in fact represent a considerable asset in a company’s balance sheet, and often the main asset above stocks and property. Today, more and more companies are putting real customer risk management systems in place. Optimised Trade receivables management, used in a reventative and secure way or as part of a proactive approach, contributes to company growth.