Working Capital Management - Best Practices
Working capital management is a process which is designed to ensure that and organization operates efficiently by monitoring & utilizing its current assets and current liabilities to the best effect. through efficient use of its resources. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IS TO ENABLE A COMPANY MAINTAINING SUFFICIENT CASH FLOWS IN ORDER TO MEET ITS DAY TO DAY OPERATING EXPENSES AND ITS SHORT TERM OBLIGATIONS. Working capital management can improve cash flow management and earnings quality through efficient use of its resources. Management of working capital includes: Working Capital Management Cash (Treasury) Management Inventory Management Receivables Management and Payables Management Working Capital Management requires monitoring a company's assets and liabilities to maintain sufficient cash flow. The strategy involves tracking three ratios: Working capital ratio, Collection ratio, and Inventory ratio.