Cash Cycle

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The cash cycle, also known as the cash conversion cycle, is a financial metric that measures the time span between a company’s outlay of cash for purchasing inventory and the receipt of cash from sales. It reflects the efficiency of a company’s operations and its ability to manage working capital. A shorter cash cycle indicates a quicker recovery of cash invested in inventory. This term is crucial for assessing liquidity and operational performance.

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