Essentials of Working Capital, Paperback/James Sagner

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Description A comprehensive primer for executives and managers on workingcapital management With limited access to credit and short term funding, it isincreasingly important that companies focus on working capitalmanagement to free up funds and optimize liqidity. Written in theeasy-to-follow Essentials Series style, Essentials of Working Capital Management covers the main components of workingcapital. Covers the latest trends around working capital Discusses a range of working capital topics, including cashmanagement, banking relations, accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, and foreign exchange Analyzes the efficient utilization of current assets andliabilities of a business through each phase of the operatingcycle Examines the planning, monitoring, and management of thecompany's collections, disbursements and concentration banking Explores the gathering and management of information andforecast data to effectively use funds and identify risk Focused on how businesses can continue to be successful in thesedifficult times, specifically in relation to the limited creditavailable to businesses, this book puts practical guidance at yourfingertips so you can put them to work right away. A comprehensivecase introduces each major section of the book, and suggestedsolutions are included in a book appendix. About the author James S. Sagner Ph. D.?(White Plains, NY) is Adjunct Professor at the University of Bridgeport. He is former Senior Managing Principal of Sagner/Marks, a treasury management consulting firm with offices in White Plains NY. Prior to forming Sagner/Marks in 1992, Mr. Sagner was with the Consulting Services Division of the First National Bank of Chicago (now Bank One).?He has managed over 250 large-scale studies for companies and non-profit organizations worldwide. He is recognized as an expert in financial management and his clients have included leading insurance companies, securities firms, finance companies, banks, hospitals, manufacturing companies and