How to boost working capital with a broader view of supply chain finance

Posted by Gerry OKane in Strategy & Planning on Fri, 31/10/2008 - 16:28

As a continuation of John Mardle's ideas here is an example of how a deeper and broader view of your supply chain may offer opportunities for boosting working capital and long-term strategic company development.

So say you find a glitch in your supply chain: that glitch may not be about to happen, but it could happen.

Great Hope Corporation knows times are tight but having a sophisticated financial director, it tries to lower the risk to its working capital. This means it examines further along the financial supply chain.

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