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Distribution Business — Cash Flow & Working Capital Strategy

A profitable distribution business can still run out of cash. Growth without working capital discipline is one of the fastest ways to turn a good year on paper into a liquidity crisis.

The Cash Conversion Cycle Is the Real KPI

Revenue growth and profit margin get the attention, but the cash conversion cycle — how long cash is tied up in inventory and receivables before it comes back — determines whether growth is actually fundable.

Receivables Discipline Is a Policy, Not a Chase

Chasing overdue invoices after the fact is far less effective than setting and enforcing credit terms upfront, tiered by customer risk and payment history.

Inventory Is Cash Wearing a Disguise

Excess safety stock feels safe operationally but is, financially, cash sitting on a shelf. The right inventory policy balances stockout risk against the real cost of capital tied up.

Working capital optimization isn't a one-time cleanup — it's a set of policies on receivables, payables, and inventory that need to be revisited as the business grows.

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