inventory Archives - CFO

Supply Chain Turmoil: Applying the Lessons

Supply Chain Turmoil: Applying the Lessons

Five supply chain issues CFOs need to address in the wake of historic disruption.

By Vincent Ryan | March 15, 2022

What to Do When a Key Supplier Is in Trouble

What to Do When a Key Supplier Is in Trouble

"Accommodation agreements" help resolve disputes and keep the supply of goods flowing from operationally or financially distressed suppliers.

By David G. Dragich | December 8, 2021

CFOs Battle Margin Pressures and Production Delays

CFOs Battle Margin Pressures and Production Delays

Raising prices is only part of the solution to supply chain snarls and input cost inflation.

By Russ Banham | November 24, 2021

GM Loses $4.9B in Q4 But Beats Estimates

Financial Performance

GM Loses $4.9B in Q4 But Beats Estimates

The automaker's operating results were "very strong, and actually great" in the quarter and for the full year, CFO Chuck Stevens says.

By Matthew Heller | October 28, 2021

Unfilled Job Openings Are Stinging Small Businesses

Unfilled Job Openings Are Stinging Small Businesses

More than 60% of small business owners are finding few or no qualified applicants for job openings, according to the NFIB.

By Vincent Ryan | October 18, 2021

Is the End of ‘Inventory Lite’ in Sight?

Operating Expenses

Is the End of ‘Inventory Lite’ in Sight?

A 15-year surge in corporate cash flow may come to an end if companies can't generate any more inventory efficiencies.

By | October 7, 2021

The Great Logistics Crunch

The Great Logistics Crunch

The chaos has laid bare the need to stop looking at foreign supply chains as just a way to save on costs.

By Vincent Ryan | September 16, 2021

U.S. Home Sales Slide Again Amid Low Supply

U.S. Home Sales Slide Again Amid Low Supply

"Lack of inventory continues to be the overwhelming factor holding back home sales," the National Association of Realtors says.

By Matthew Heller | June 22, 2021

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

Scorecard: Safeguarding Working Capital

Corporate Finance

Scorecard: Safeguarding Working Capital

A disrupted economy will make it harder to manage receivables, payables, and inventory with efficiency.

By Ramona Dzinkowski | June 24, 2020

Macy’s Shares Fall 13% on Big Earnings Miss

Financial Performance

Macy’s Shares Fall 13% on Big Earnings Miss

Same-store sales improved in the second quarter but profit was hit by heavy markdowns to clear unsold merchandise.

By Matthew Heller | August 14, 2019

Ex-Salix CFO Fined $1M for Misstating Inventory

Risk & Compliance

Ex-Salix CFO Fined $1M for Misstating Inventory

The SEC says Adam Derbyshire failed to disclose high wholesaler inventory levels of Salix's drugs resulting from its practice of overselling demand.

By Matthew Heller | October 1, 2018

Where Home Sales Go From Here Is Anyone’s Guess

Where Home Sales Go From Here Is Anyone’s Guess

Higher borrowing costs are starting to offset the effects of a strong economy, but house prices are still rising.

By William Sprouse | September 22, 2018

Kohl’s Beats Estimates With 3.1% Sales Gain

Financial Performance

Kohl’s Beats Estimates With 3.1% Sales Gain

The retailer benefited in Q2 from the closures of rival department stores and its efforts to downsize its own locations.

By Matthew Heller | August 21, 2018

J.C. Penney Reports Sizable Net Loss, Slashes Guidance

J.C. Penney Reports Sizable Net Loss, Slashes Guidance

J.C. Penney has moved from "buying to store capacity" to "buying and chasing" into demonstrated sales trends, says CFO Jeffrey Davis.

By William Sprouse | August 16, 2018