PwC, in its 2018/2019 report titled “Navigating Uncertainty: PwC’s Annual global Working Capital Study”, provides a comprehensive overview of global trends in working capital management by region and by sector. The insights and conclusions speak to the impact of using traditional tools to manage working capital. However, the report stops short of addressing the impact […]

Companies have long struggled with the challenge of unlocking cash from working capital. Historically, cash flow has improved by shortening collections and extending payments, but this is not done without risk. Namely, the relationships with key customers and strategic vendors may be strained in the process. On top of this potential pressure, these two levers […]