{"id":36778,"date":"2024-06-11T11:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T10:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/news-insights\/whitepapers\/how-cutting-inventory-levels-could-save-companies-millions\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T17:29:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:29:47","slug":"how-cutting-inventory-levels-could-save-companies-millions","status":"publish","type":"whitepaper","link":"https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/de\/news-insights\/whitepapers\/how-cutting-inventory-levels-could-save-companies-millions\/","title":{"rendered":"How cutting inventory levels  could save companies millions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"intro\">Amidst rising interest rates globally, businesses are under pressure to manage cash flow effectively. There are typically three main operational levers to reduce cash flow requirement\/ increase free cash flow generation: addressing accounts receivable\/ payable, minimising capital expenditure (CAPEX) and optimising inventory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>While the optimisation of accounts receivable and payable are the most obvious lever, other levers, less financial and more operational, appear to be more challenging to address.<\/p>\n<p>Capital expenditure is generally dealt with by stopping investment altogether, coupled with operational excellence initiatives aimed at producing more without CAPEX.<\/p>\n<p>Inventory management stands out as a critical area, fraught with complexities stemming from uncertain demand, lead times, and product variety. Successful inventory management necessitates collaboration across departments and functions, striking a balance between cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>These programs can typically reduce inventory by 15-30%, and avoid the costs associated with ownership, warehousing, and depreciation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amidst rising interest rates globally, businesses are under pressure to manage cash flow effectively. There are typically three main operational levers to reduce cash flow requirement\/ increase free cash flow generation: addressing accounts receivable\/ payable, minimising capital expenditure (CAPEX) and optimising inventory. 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