Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. is a leading developer and manufacturer of ice hockey, roller hockey, and lacrosse equipment as well as related apparel. Its products are marketed under the Bauer Hockey, Mission Roller Hockey, and Maverik Lacrosse brand names throughout the world. A recent annual report included the following on its statement of financial position ( amounts in thousands of dollars):

Required:
Explain the effects of the changes in inventory and trade payables on cash flow from operating activities for the current year.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION Item Current YearPrevious Year Inventory 91,202 54,211 Trade payables 33,519 16,548