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Off the Shelf: The 2004 Working Capital Survey Low inventories drove down working capital last year. But will that continue as the economy improves?   |
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July 1, 2007
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Growing Problems: The 2007 Working Capital Survey The paltry gains in DSO and DPO suggest that many CFOs are worrying less about working capital these days and more about taking advantage of a strong economy to drive sales. |
CFO
September 1, 2003
Tim Reason |
Barely Working: The 2003 Working Capital Survey Companies squeezed more cash from their businesses this year -- but not much. Was it the economy, or too much focus on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance? |
CFO
June 1, 2009
Randy Myers |
Cleaner (Balance) Sheets: The 2009 Working Capital Scorecard Hard times have inspired companies to wring lots of cash out of working capital. How much better can they get at it? |
CFO
September 1, 2005
Tim Reason |
Capital Ideas: The 2005 Working Capital Survey Despite cheap credit and surplus cash, companies still find plenty of reasons to improve operational efficiency. Top Performers: 3M... Boeing... Dell... Gillette... Best and Worst: Aerospace and Defense... Broadline Retailers... etc. |
CFO
September 1, 2008
Randy Myers |
No Time to Lose: The 2008 Working Capital Survey Tempted to extend payment terms? That's one sign that working capital demands your immediate attention. |
CFO
June 1, 2010
David M. Katz |
Working It Out The recession triggered a meltdown in working capital performance, but also inspired numerous efforts to improve. Will they last? |
CFO
July 15, 2011
David M. Katz |
Easing the Squeeze: The 2011 Working Capital Scorecard As sales revive and coffers swell, companies seem less intent on wringing cash out of working capital. |
CFO
August 1, 2012
Russ Banham |
Too Much of a Good Thing Working capital is piling up at America's largest companies. |
CFO
August 1, 2002
Tim Reason |
We Can Work It Out The 2002 Working Capital Survey reveals ways to reduce working capital without punishing customers or suppliers. But the alternatives aren't totally pain-free. |
CFO
March 1, 2004
Tim Reason |
Scrubbing the Numbers Cleaning up the balance sheet boosts year-end cash flow, but it can leave some messy problems. |
CFO
November 1, 2007
Edward Teach |
Working Capital: Fourth and Goal To buff up their fourth-quarter numbers, companies often play games with working capital. Unfortunately, the shine doesn't last. |
The Motley Fool
December 29, 2005 |
Foolish Fundamentals: Cash Conversion Cycle Profits don't mean much until they're converted to cash. A company that does a poor job of bringing in cash, even if it's selling lots of stuff, should be avoided. |
CFO
May 1, 2008
Karen M. Kroll |
Let the Games Continue The practice of manipulating working capital in the fourth quarter appears to be alive and well. |
IndustryWeek
July 11, 2012 |
Forecasts Are Always Wrong, but They Can Be a Lot Less Wrong Companies are learning to rely on solid forecasts, rather than on formal budgets. |
CFO
January 1, 2009
Vincent Ryan |
All Eyes on Treasury The function that no one likes to think about is now getting plenty of attention, and even a little respect. |
The Motley Fool
September 12, 2006 |
Foolish Fundamentals: Cash Conversion Cycle -- Retail Investors, learn how to tell which retailers are performing well and which ones have some work to do. |
CFO
November 1, 2010 |
Room for Improvement (But Not Much) A new study from CFO Research finds that companies continue to refine working-capital performance. |
CFO
October 1, 2009
Scott Leibs |
Credit Check One in seven midcap companies may be a credit risk. Are any of them tied to you? |
Entrepreneur
January 2009
David Worrell |
Keep Tabs on Cash Flow If the money disappears, so does your business. |
The Motley Fool
May 11, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Cisco: Where's the Panache? Cisco is getting a handle on its inventory, but what can it really offer investors? |
Entrepreneur
April 2007
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For Good Measure While keeping tabs on the financial health of your business might seem daunting, doing a regular checkup isn't as complicated as it sounds. |
The Motley Fool
December 21, 2010
Seth Jayson |
Should You Get Out of Steel Dynamics Before Next Quarter? The accounts receivables and days sales outstanding numbers don't paint a clear picture. |
CFO
March 1, 2008
Vincent Ryan |
No Uncertain Terms In a tight economy, CFOs must learn the delicate art of turning the screws. |
The Motley Fool
May 15, 2008
William Trent |
Earnings: Trust, but Verify Don't take a company's numbers at face value. Here's how to look a bit deeper. |
IndustryWeek
January 1, 2007
Jonathan Katz |
Forecasting: Strategic Inventory Management Efficient inventory management could provide a competitive advantage. |
The Motley Fool
October 27, 2010
Seth Jayson |
Looking for a Crystal Ball for Nucor? Try This. Is Nucor sending any potential warning signs? |
The Motley Fool
June 7, 2011
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Here's How Brightpoint Is Making You So Much, So Fast With both 12-month and quarterly CCC running better than average, Brightpoint gets high marks in this cash-conversion checkup. |
The Motley Fool
January 31, 2011
Seth Jayson |
Should You Get Out of United States Steel Before Next Quarter? For the last fully reported fiscal quarter, United States Steel's year-over-year revenue grew 26.9%, and its accounts receivable grew 135.8%. That's a yellow flag. |
The Motley Fool
January 3, 2005
Chris Mallon |
Google's Billion-Dollar Idea Google's plans for an inventory-reduction service could be worth billions to global companies. |
The Motley Fool
February 10, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Understanding the Balance Sheet The insights it offers can make you a better investor. |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Understanding the Balance Sheet Many investors focus only on sales and earnings growth. While that's important, long-term investors should also study the balance sheet to see how sturdy the underlying business is. |
