Supply chain finance for printing and publishing

• Cash flow challenge: Printers and publishers often face long payment terms from clients while needing to pay for paper, ink, labour, and logistics upfront.

• Perfect for: Commercial printers, publishers, and packaging manufacturers managing multiple suppliers and extended client billing cycles.

Novuna helps printing and publishing businesses unlock working capital and improve supplier payment cycles through flexible supply chain finance solutions either through our award-winning in-house service or by comparing providers to ensure you  for your situation.

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Manage material costs and production timelines with supply chain finance

Running a print or publishing business means juggling complex production schedules, supplier contracts, and delayed client payments. When materials and distribution costs rise, maintaining liquidity becomes essential.

Supply chain finance ensures your suppliers get paid promptly, even if your clients take 30–90 days to settle their invoices. Once a buyer or publisher approves an invoice, the supplier can receive early payment through the finance provider, keeping production and delivery on track.

This helps you:

• Pay paper, ink, and print suppliers quickly.

• Manage energy and logistics costs with confidence.

• Maintain stable production timelines and delivery commitments.

• Strengthen supplier relationships and operational reliability.

How supply chain finance works for the printing and publishing industry

1. Invoice approval: The buyer (for example, a publisher, retailer, or brand) approves a supplier’s invoice.
   
   
2. Early supplier payment: The finance provider pays the supplier quickly often within 24-48 hours.
   
   
3. Deferred buyer payment: The buyer pays the finance provider later, on agreed credit terms.

Benefits of supply chain finance for printers and publishers

• Improved liquidity: Access working capital without taking on new debt.

• Reliable supplier payments: Keep your supply network consistent and dependable.

• Reduced production delays: Avoid downtime caused by supplier cash flow issues.

• Better supplier terms: Negotiate more competitive pricing with faster payments.

• Operational efficiency: Keep your finance and procurement teams aligned through transparent cash flow.

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Combining supply chain finance with other funding tools

• Use invoice finance to release cash tied up in customer invoices and manage working capital day-to-day.

• Explore asset finance to invest in new printing presses, bindery machinery, or digital production equipment without large upfront costs.

• Apply working capital loans to bridge gaps during busy production seasons or to fund new publishing projects.

How Novuna Business Cash Flow can help

We’ve helped print manufacturers, publishers, and creative production firms across the UK stabilise their supply chains and access flexible working capital solutions.

Speak to our experts today and we will help you find a great fit for your situation.