FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited has partnered with Citi to strengthen the financial stability of its supplier network through Citi’s Supplier Finance digital platform. The initiative is aimed at supporting eligible suppliers in Pakistan by providing access to early and cost-effective working capital against approved invoices, helping businesses manage their liquidity while continuing to serve the company’s supply chain.
The partnership forms part of FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan’s broader approach to its “Grass to Glass” journey, which covers activities from farms through the various stages of the supply chain until products reach consumers. The company emphasized that every stakeholder involved in this process plays an important role in supporting its purpose. Maintaining financial stability across the supplier network is therefore considered an important component of ensuring that operations remain uninterrupted.
Through the Citi Supplier Finance platform, eligible suppliers can access financing against invoices that have already been approved. This provides suppliers with an opportunity to receive funds earlier rather than waiting for the standard payment cycle. Earlier access to working capital can help businesses manage day-to-day expenses, meet operational requirements and maintain continuity across their activities without having to rely solely on their existing cash resources.
The digital nature of the supplier finance platform also enables the financing process to be integrated with the wider supply chain. By connecting approved invoices with access to working capital, the initiative provides a structured mechanism through which suppliers can improve liquidity. The arrangement is particularly relevant for smaller and emerging enterprises that may have greater working capital requirements while operating with more limited financial resources.
According to FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan, the initiative is designed to improve supplier liquidity without affecting the company’s own cash flows. This structure allows eligible suppliers to obtain financing while the company continues to manage its existing payment arrangements. The approach can provide financial support to suppliers while maintaining the flow of funds within the broader corporate supply chain.
The collaboration with Citi also reflects the growing use of digital financial solutions in supply chain management. Supplier financing platforms can connect corporate buyers, financial institutions and suppliers through digital processes, allowing approved receivables to become a source of working capital. For companies with extensive supplier networks, such arrangements can provide an additional mechanism for supporting business continuity and financial resilience across different stages of the supply chain.
The initiative is also intended to contribute to the development of local enterprises in Pakistan. By improving access to working capital, the partnership can support small and emerging suppliers as they manage operational requirements and participate in the wider supply network. FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan said the collaboration reinforces its commitment to building a resilient supply chain, empowering local enterprises and supporting sustainable corporate growth across Pakistan.
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