1. Given the components of each cycle, can you think of strategies that can be used to shorten the length of either cycle? In addition, what are your thoughts regarding strategies on the management of disbursements in order to impact the cash cycle? Is it possible to "slow down" the payment of accounts payables?
2. Do you believe that the implementation of a JIT system increases inventory turnover? Are there any additional inventory based strategies which can be used to enhance a company's ability to manage cash?