WCRM Quizz - Afakto

Benchmark your

Working Capital Requirement

management

Answer 10 quick questions to see how your working capital strategy and pain points compare to your peers—and receive insights from our experts.

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What is your biggest challenge in managing cash flow? Late customer payments, extended payment terms, or excess inventory Short supplier payment terms Limited access to financing options

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How does your working capital management compare to industry standards? We have a well-structured cash conversion cycle (DIO, DSO, DPO) We know there’s room for improvement We don’t have clear visibility

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What is your primary source of working capital financing? Internal cash flow Bank overdraft or credit facility Factoring or reverse factoring Securitization

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How often do you face cash flow pressures? Rarely or never Occasionally, depending on seasonality Regularly, making cash management challenging Very frequently, we’re constantly seeking solutions

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What is your average Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)? Under 30 days 30 to 60 days Over 60 days We don’t track it closely

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Have you ever used short-term financing solutions? Yes, it’s a key part of our financial strategy Yes, but only occasionally No, but we’re considering it No, and we don’t see the need

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How well can you anticipate your cash flow needs? Very well, we have long-term visibility Fairly well, but unexpected issues still arise Poorly, we lack the right tools We often operate in crisis mode

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What tools do you use to track cash flow and working capital? An ERP or advanced financial software Excel or spreadsheets A custom-built in-house tool We don’t have a structured tracking system

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What are your top priorities for optimizing working capital? Negotiating better supplier payment terms Improving customer collections Leveraging short-term financing (factoring, discounting, etc.) Streamlining internal processes

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If you could improve one key aspect of your cash flow management, what would it be? More accurate cash flow forecasting Easier access to financing Faster customer payments Stronger supplier relationships