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Recent trends indicate a rise in inventory levels, potentially signaling a return to pre-pandemic patterns of seasonal stockholding. Deloitte’s Michael Quails and David Z. Everett share their thoughts on some of the factors behind rising inventory levels, tactics for improving cash management, and what leaders should be thinking about as they head into the fourth quarter. #SupplyChain #Logistics #InventoryManagement #DIO https://lnkd.in/g6PB67ez

Enhanced digital #CustomerExperience (DCX) is no longer optional for industry manufacturers—it's a necessity. Learn how companies are advancing #DigitalTransforming to deeply connect with customers and champion efficiency.

Based on an (AI-enabled!) scan of the last quarter of earnings calls, the sector with the highest disclosed #M&A intent is the Industrial Products & Construction sector... 53% of companies in the sector disclosed a specific upcoming intent to acquire or divest and reshape their portfolio! As someone who has spent most of my career in this space, our Deloitte IP&C teams have some of the best experience I've seen in this sector, bringing real depth of knowledge to supporting transactions. Some key things our team works with clients on include: - Improving Free Cash Flow to help fund M&A - Identifying working capital synergies in acquisition targets - Optimizing Free Cash Flow post-acquisition - Extracting trapped cash prior to divestiture Failing to understand the impact of M&A on Free Cash Flow is one of the largest headwinds we see to real value capture. If you'd like to discuss further, please get in touch...

Really interesting read from Ujjwal Kumar on the challenges of reshoring technology supply chains. Cost perceptions, talent management and generational differences are critical themes!

“Business partnership and continuous improvement are my primary focus for our finance teams. We should always be getting better and working to support the business. That mindset applies to everyone in finance, no matter the role.” Good interview with Pat Schultz from Air Liquide on ESG, the role of finance and talent. Finance can never be successful as a siloed function. https://lnkd.in/gF7mYhTq

If you need more cash, supply chain financing is a great way to make sure your vendors get paid quickly while you hold on to cash for longer. However, higher interest rates means this may longer not be as appealing. The longer high interest rates persist, the more companies will need to find another way to free up trapped cash to fund their capital goals… https://lnkd.in/gD3WiwHr

"Part of the strategy... for maintaining healthy margins, is rooted in reducing company exposure to supply chain disruption while employing cost reduction techniques and capitalizing on government policies supporting domestic growth". Great report from my colleagues at Deloitte https://lnkd.in/gA-a2UNH