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Releasing Working Capital
Background
To free up as much liquidity as possible from the working capital, finance directors and corporate treasurers aim for an optimal Cash Conversion Cycle. The aim is to maximise Days Payables Outstanding (DPO), whilst minimising Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO). This needs… Read more about Releasing Working Capital
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