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A new computer system allows your firm to more accurately monitor inventory and anticipate future inventory shortfalls. As a result,

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A new computer system allows your firm to more accurately monitor inventory and anticipate future inventory shortfalls. As a result, the firm feels more able to pare down its inventory levels. What effects will the new system have on working capital and on the cash conversion cycle?

Cash Conversion Cycle
Cash conversion cycle measures the total time a business takes to convert its cash on hand to produce, pay its suppliers, sell to its customers and collect cash from its customers. The process starts with purchasing of raw materials from suppliers,...

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