May 123 minInflation, Supply Snags Lead to Higher Credit LimitsCredit professionals walk a fine line when determining how much credit to set for a specific customer. Extend too high of a credit limit...
Apr 251 minCheck out the newest Extra Credit podcastOn this week's episode of Extra Credit: NACM National takes a close look at how supply chain disruptions are here to stay and what...
Apr 42 minMarch CMI Indicates Economic Resiliency to Russia-Ukraine ConflictThe March NACM Credit Managers’ Index shows resiliency despite the widespread economic uncertainty that followed Russia’s invasion of ...
Mar 241 minWhitepaper: Maximizing Your Leverage When Discussing Change OrdersOn average, 35% of projects experience at least one major change, according to an Independent Project Analysis Group study. Despite being...
Mar 223 minConstruction Outlook Predicts Continued Inflation and Steep Material PricesSupply-chain disruptions and labor shortages have led to significant increases in inflation and prices in the construction industry. And...
Feb 222 minPoll Shows Electronic Payment Processes Help Decrease Days Beyond TermNearly 46% of credit departments currently have lower days beyond terms (DBT) than they did two years ago, according to a recent eNews...
Feb 142 minMott elected to National boardJason Mott, corporate credit manager at MFA Incorporated, has been elected to the National Association of Credit Management (NACM) board...
Feb 12 minAmy Crews Cutts Joins NACM as EconomistWe are pleased to welcome nationally recognized thought leader and chief economist, Amy Crews Cutts, Ph.D., CBE®, as its economist. Each...
Jan 312 minCMI Trend Reflects Best Credit Conditions of the Past Two DecadesAlthough 2021 ended with its strongest December reading for NACM’s Credit Managers’ Index since its inception, January’s combined score ...
Jan 142 minSupply Disruptions to Remain in 2022, Here’s How to Tell Your CustomersJust when one snag in the supply chain eases, another is thrown into the mix. Businesses are on edge watching the rapidly spreading...
Dec 3, 20211 min2022 Credit Congress Info AvailableEarly bird registration is now open for the 2022 Credit Congress is Louisville on June 5-8.
Dec 2, 20211 minNovember CMI Slips to Lowest Reading in the Last YearThe score for November fell 0.6 points to a reading of 57.4, its lowest in 2021.
Nov 29, 20214 minManaging Supply-Chain FalloutChristopher Ng shares a five-point approach to help manage the fallout of supply chain disruptions.
Nov 12, 20211 minFall Newsletter AvailableWith fraud and ransomware attacks becoming more prevalent, check out these tips from Wanda Borges on how to keep yourself safe. We say...
Nov 8, 20211 minJob Openings Now OnlineAs we have had several members asking if we could pass along open credit department positions, we have created a Job Listings page on our...
Oct 29, 20211 minOctober CMI Remains Mostly UnchangedNACM’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) for October signals continued stability with its 0.1-point drop from last month.“The fact that the...
Oct 28, 20211 min2022 Credit Congress Scholarships AvailableThe NACM Heartland Board of Directors is again offering scholarships to Heartland members to encourage participation in Credit Congress....
Oct 26, 20212 minThe Latest in Today’s Supply Chain Horror StoryPersisting supply chain issues are turning into a real-life horror story for many businesses across the globe. While it is not entirely...
Oct 18, 20211 minRake in the SavingsAs the year end approaches, now is a great time to clean up your accounts receivable. If you place a new account for collection by...
Oct 12, 20211 minNew Job Opening with Nutrien (Wholesale)NACM Heartland member Nutrien is looking for a Credit Manager - Wholesale in Illinois. Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural...