Discussion Post: Supply Chain Management
Select a company of your choice, and calculate the most current days of working capital (DWC) that are available. Review page 656 in the textbook, and watch the short video segment "Working Capital," which is one of the required unit resources in this unit. In addition to your calculations, include the information below:
1) How does this company's ratio compare to those of its competitors?
2) Why is comparing this ratio to the industry average important?
3) Explain how a well-managed supply chain can come into play here.
You may use the company's webpage, or keep in mind that the CSU Online Library has several databases to choose from that are good starting points for your research:
1) Mergent Online,
2) Business Insights: Global,
3) Business Source Ultimate, and
4) ABI/INFORM Collection.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.