Supply chain finance (SCF) is a set of financial tools designed to optimize cash flow within the supply chain, allowing suppliers to get paid earlier while buyers extend payment terms. The SCF approval request process involves reviewing and authorizing financial arrangements to ensure they align with cash flow management goals, improve supplier relationships, and reduce financial risk. Manual handling of SCF approval requests can lead to delays, missed opportunities, and potential disruptions in supplier relationships, affecting overall supply chain performance. Automating the supply chain finance approval request process allows finance managers and supply chain leaders to quickly review and approve financial arrangements based on predefined criteria. Automated workflows can ensure that all necessary information, such as payment terms, interest rates, and risk assessments, is submitted and verified before approval. This reduces the risk of errors, such as approving unfavorable or high-risk financial arrangements, and ensures that SCF initiatives are aligned with cash flow optimization and risk management goals. In addition, automation enhances visibility and control over the finance approval process. Stakeholders can track the status of SCF approval requests in real-time, ensuring that all relevant parties are informed and aligned. This transparency reduces the likelihood of miscommunications and ensures that supply chain finance arrangements are managed according to plan, optimizing cash flow and strengthening supplier relationships.