Working Capital Insights
Using DSO to Measure Receivables; Part 2 – Why Also Calculate Best Possible DSO and Targets?
Best Possible DSO describes the DSO that would be achieved if all customers paid on time, in line with their…
Using DSO to Measure Receivables; Part 1 – Definition & Calculation
What is the best key performance indicator (KPI) to measure accounts receivable (AR)? Over the years there has been a…
Does Your Business Strike the Right Working Capital Balance?
Working capital has always proved to be a powerful indicator of a company’s operational efficiency because not only does it…

Achieving Working Capital Maturity: The Secrets of Champions
Great people, great ideas, great customers – most major companies have some combination of formidable advantages going for them. Like…
Where Does Your Organization’s Working Capital Maturity Stand?
When trying to assess their current working capital performance and quantify room for improvement, too many companies rely mostly on…

Profit from Balancing Your Inventory: Reaching and Moving the Service Level–Inventory Curve
Effectively managing inventory levels to meet customer demand is a balancing act for organizations. It requires balancing inventory against service…

Working Capital Efficiency: Improving the Economic Return From M&A
Companies routinely leave cash on the table during mergers and acquisitions (M&A), according to a statistical analysis of the relationship…

Seven Habits: Highly Effective Supplier Payment Practices
Companies can’t always get paid when they would like to, but they can exercise control over when and how they…

Using DSO to Measure Your Accounts Receivable Performance
Which key performance indicator (KPI) offers the best way to measure and monitor accounts receivable? It ultimately depends on your…