Inventory financing for SMEs: Conceptual update on the role of logistics service providers

Key Points

• To explore the evolving role of logistics service providers in the context of inventory financing for SMEs.
• Conceptual analysis of the relationship between logistics and inventory financing.
• Review of current practices and frameworks for inventory management in SMEs.
• Increased collaboration with logistics service providers enhances inventory management.
• Logistics services can reduce financing costs and improve operational efficiency for SMEs.