Slow collection of receivables why manufacturing leaking €177 billion WC
by Jack Large
PwC survey shows that deterioration in net working capital days is at a five year high and average returns on capital employed (ROCE) has fallen by 5%
The Order-to-Cash Cycle (O2C) covers all the processes from taking the order through to banking the payment receipt, see figure below. The main working capital management objective in O2C is to…
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PwC survey shows that deterioration in net working capital days is at a five year high and average returns on capital employed (ROCE) has fallen by 5%
by Kylene Casanova
EMAGIA launches voice activated artificial intelligence digital assistant Gia to optimise the way enterprise finance operates
by Kylene Casanova
All the technologies - artificial intelligence, cloud, APIs to stitch different systems together, integrated P2P solutions, etc., are now available to make this happen
by Bija Knowles
Profitability can put processes such as cash conversion in the shade. This article by McKinsey suggests ideas for implementing a working capital improvement programme in a big organisation
by Jack Large
GrantThornton WCM study shows only 3% of companies improved their cash-to-cash cycle in 2017 and that £8.8bn net can be released from UK companies balance sheets
by Jack Large
Consumer experience with the latest technology and systems is driving new corporate practices and systems together as B2C and B2B business models start to merge
by Jack Large
PayStream Advisors report on impact of Accounts Payable Automation, Dynamic Discount Management, Supply Chain Financing and Virtual Accounts
by Bija Knowles
Brexit uncertainty is affecting UK corporate cash reserves but overall, companies are managing their working capital more efficiently compared to a year ago
by Bija Knowles
Visibility over the supply chain is a huge problem for companies, with only 6 per cent of firms claiming to have full visibility of their global supply networks
by Brian Shanahan, Founder & CEO , Informita
How to have effective credit risk procedures AND good collection processes
by Kylene Casanova
Many companies in need of extra cash spend time and resources on improving their working capital management processes. How can they maintain their working capital goals across the organisation?
by Brian Shanahan, Founder & CEO , Informita
Informita’s Brian Shanahan explains how to overcome the major obstacles and deliver sustained success in working capital programmes
by Kylene Casanova
Informita not happy with progress of directive report although good progress on checking trade terms world-wide
by Brian Shanahan, Founder & CEO , Informita
Why very few companies sustain the success of their working capital programmes
by Kylene Casanova
Working Capital Management is the non-glamorous end of cash and treasury management but vital. Key tips on how to become world leader
by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce
The ever-lasting quest for information: A three-step-plan to guide you through the data jungle.
by Brian Shanahan, Founder & CEO , Informita
Informita on the merits of WCM benchmarks and how manage your CFO's expectations
by Brian Shanahan, Founder & CEO , Informita
Apples versus apples? Not really
by Kylene Casanova
REL’s 2016 Europe Working Capital Survey: 2015 was not a bad year as average cash conversion cycle shrank 1.7% year on year as receivables and payables improved. But few sustain CCC improvements
by Kylene Casanova
Hackett’s 2016 US Working Capital Survey showed: Lax working capital management habits learned in easy credit years are starting to take a toll
by Kylene Casanova
DHL, Basware, banks, fintechs and corporates are all putting together their complete e-commerce solution, when they should be aiming for a truly omnichannel solution combining digital and traditional: McKinsey&Co
by Kylene Casanova
US corporate debt has increased steadily while working capital performance has deteriorated since the financial crisis, according to a working capital survey by REL.
by Kylene Casanova
Objective is to shorten whole Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) and extract maximum liquidity without harming the company's business efficiency and customer relations. Informita 2015 Survey show why it is essential to: Ne
by Kylene Casanova
EBA Clearing provide preview of system design, functionality and interface specs. How are you going to exploit the new instant payment system available from November 2017?