Industrial Goods Podcast: Working Capital Optimization

In this episode of the Industrial Manufacturing and Consumer Goods Podcast, Michael Piotrowski and Corey York dive into the fundamentals of working capital optimization and its critical role in business health and agility. 

They discuss how optimizing working capital enables companies to meet obligations and seize growth opportunities. This episode also covers an overview of the essential components of working capital — inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable — and introduces key metrics like the current ratio, quick ratio and cash conversion cycle. 

This is the first episode in a five-part series on working capital optimization. Stay tuned to learn more.

Listen to learn more about:

• The definition of working capital
• The components of working capital
• Key metrics for working capital
• Warning signs of poor working capital management
• The benefits of working capital optimization

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Michael Piotrowski, Senior Manager, CFO Advisory

Corey York, Senior Manager, CFO Advisory

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