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Working Capital Management
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Inventory
Optimize inventory levels to balance stock availability with cost savings.
Receivables
Improve receivables collection processes to accelerate cash inflows.
Payables
Manage accounts payable to maintain good supplier relations and optimize cash outflows.
Cash
Maintain optimal levels of cash for smooth operations and emergency reserves.
Short-term investment
Manage short-term investments to have liquidity and earn a return without risking principal.
Bank Line of Credit
Use a line of credit for short-term financing needs to manage cash flow.
Overdraft Protection
Utilize overdraft protection to avoid fees and penalties from insufficient funds.
Credit Terms
Negotiate favorable credit terms with customers and suppliers to enhance cash flow.
Budgeting
Develop and maintain a rigorous budgeting process to control working capital.
Working Capital Loan
Use working capital loans judiciously to finance short-term operational needs.
Accounts Receivable Factoring
Leverage factoring services to get immediate cash from receivables.
Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
Calculate the EOQ to minimize both stockout risks and inventory holding costs.
Safety Stock
Determine the appropriate level of safety stock to prevent stockouts without overstocking.
Working Capital Cycle
Shorten the working capital cycle to improve cash flow and reduce the need for external financing.
Cash Conversion Cycle
Minimize the cash conversion cycle to reduce the gap between expenditure for production and revenue from sales.
Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory
Implement JIT to reduce inventory costs and improve cash flow.
Aging Schedule
Use an aging schedule to monitor and manage accounts receivable more effectively.
Optimizing Payment Cycles
Align payment cycles with cash inflows to maintain liquidity without damaging credit standing.
Supply Chain Financing
Take advantage of supply chain financing to improve working capital for both buyer and supplier.
Benchmarking
Benchmark working capital performance against industry standards to identify areas for improvement.
Dynamic Discounting
Offer dynamic discounts to customers to encourage early payment of invoices.
Working Capital Adjustments
Make adjustments to working capital to respond to seasonality and market fluctuations.
KPIs for Working Capital
Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve working capital efficiency.
Continuous Process Improvement
Continuously improve working capital processes through lean management techniques.
Technology Integration
Incorporate technology solutions to enhance working capital management.
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