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Adding Certainty to Working Capital Management

Underwritten by Wells Fargo

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Working capital drives your organization, turning funds into sales and profits. Inefficient use can mean missed opportunities and costly alternatives.

With volatile markets and geopolitical instability, leveraging technology to streamline processes and improve cash visibility is crucial. This guide explores themes driving change and tools to enhance working capital resilience, preparing your business for future economic challenges.

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MACRO THEMES

There are several triggers in the market that are acting as potential catalysts for change within businesses and treasury departments. Some triggers offer opportunities, others are threats to be managed. These key themes include:  

  • Interest Rate Challenges
  • Geopolitical Changes
  • Technology Trends

DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR RESILIENCE AND WORKING CAPITAL

Ensuring the company can meet its obligations remains the treasurer’s core role. This is achieved by identifying, measuring and managing risk to protect company assets. Learn more about developing a plan including:

  1. Best-in-Class Liquidity Planning
  2. Incorporating Process Disciplines in Working Capital
  3. Establishing a Plan to Pivot — Knowing When to Switch Direction
  4. Continuous Evolution of Treasury for Working Capital Support

TAKEAWAYS

  1. Improve Visibility: Look for opportunities to improve visibility over cash flows, positions and risk exposures.
  2. Communicate with the Business: The financial acumen that treasury brings can help the business make more informed decisions.
  3. Think Strategically: Think strategically about how to implement and support change.

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Published July 9, 2024