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Working Capital Optimization in Manufacturing
Improve liquidity by connecting inventory, purchasing, receivables and payables to operational decisions.
Start with the cash conversion cycle
Start with the cash conversion cycle
Manufacturing working capital is not only a finance metric. Inventory levels, supplier terms, purchasing behavior, production schedules, order patterns and customer payment behavior all influence cash.
What to measure
Use financial metrics with operational segmentation so the analysis leads to evidence, not just another report.
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Working capital optimization in manufacturing: a practical guide
Find the concentration
Inventory, receivables and purchasing commitments often contain a small number of large opportunities. Segment the balances to identify where action can have the greatest cash impact.
Coordinate finance and operations
Inventory policy, customer terms, purchasing and production decisions are shared responsibilities. Improvement works better when teams use common measures and understand trade-offs.
Track the full cash impact
Monitor DIO, DSO, DPO and cash conversion cycle together with service, production and supplier measures so improvements remain sustainable.