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Supply Chain Pressures Keep Inventories High in Q2
Cash Flow

Supply Chain Pressures Keep Inventories High in Q2

Inconsistent lead times and shipping delays force companies to maintain inventory buffers.
By Vincent Ryan | September 27, 2022
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Working Capital Scorecard: Inventories, Receivables Need Attention
Working Capital

Working Capital Scorecard: Inventories, Receivables Need Attention

In the post-COVID economy, CFOs will be focusing on buying patterns, distribution channels, and payment terms.
By Ramona Dzinkowski | June 21, 2021
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Working Capital Scorecard: The Hard Part of Boosting Liquidity
Corporate Finance

Working Capital Scorecard: The Hard Part of Boosting Liquidity

With payables stretched to the limit, wringing more cash out of working capital will be a challenge.
By Vincent Ryan | June 27, 2019
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A Recession Lesson for Working Capital Management
Working Capital

A Recession Lesson for Working Capital Management

An analysis of automakers' changes to managing working capital after the Great Recession offers lessons for other industries ahead of the next downturn.
By Lima Zhao and Arnd Huchzermeier | September 13, 2018
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Working Capital Scorecard: Suppliers Can Wait
Trade Finance

Working Capital Scorecard: Suppliers Can Wait

The cash conversion cycle improved once again in 2017, largely because many companies took as long as possible to pay suppliers.
By Ramona Dzinkowski | July 10, 2018
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Metric of the Month: How Long Should Cash-to-Cash Cycle Take?
Working Capital

Metric of the Month: How Long Should Cash-to-Cash Cycle Take?

The faster you can turn inventory into cash, the healthier your company will be. Here’s why cash-to-cash cycle time matters.
By Marisa Brown | December 15, 2017
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Late Shift: The 2017 Working Capital Scorecard
Working Capital

Late Shift: The 2017 Working Capital Scorecard

Delaying payments is boosting the working capital performance of America’s largest companies, but also masking a lack of efficiency.
By Vincent Ryan | July 26, 2017
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Over a Barrel
Working Capital

Over a Barrel

Thanks to the slumping oil and gas industry, the working capital performance of America’s largest companies is at its worst level in years.
By Edward Teach | July 14, 2016
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Align Finance, Operations to Improve Working Capital
Supply Chain

Align Finance, Operations to Improve Working Capital

The impetus to improve working capital starts with top management.
By Erik Wanberg | November 10, 2015
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Barely Working
Corporate Finance

Barely Working

The availability of cheap debt has reduced companies’ incentive to improve working capital management.
By Edward Teach | June 11, 2015
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