Oliver Belin, CEO of Calculum, shares insights on optimizing working capital through payment terms, supply chain finance, and data transparency. Discover how companies can leverage these strategies to improve cash flow, reduce costs, and gain competitive advantage.

Key Topics

• Importance of working capital in business growth
• How payment terms impact cash flow and competitiveness
• Role of data transparency in supply chain finance
• Strategies for reducing working capital costs
• Impact of supply chain disruptions on cash flow
• Using data analytics for better financial decisions
• M&A considerations related to working capital
• Balancing supplier financing and cost of capital

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Oliver Belin and Calculum

01:57 The significance of working capital in business success

03:57 How companies finance their supply chains

06:02 The impact of early payments on suppliers and competitors

08:03 Using data transparency to gain competitive advantage

10:04 Balancing payment terms and pricing strategies

12:08 Success stories of working capital optimization

14:02 The role of data in M&A activities

16:03 How real payment behavior differs from contractual terms

17:50 The importance of data privacy and anonymization

19:59 Future trends in supply chain finance and analytics

22:04 How to connect with Calculum for a free assessment

Links

https://www.calculum.ai/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-belin/