There was problem in available cash position. The cash collection on accounts receivable used to take around five months. This causes a serious problem in making cash available. On the other, the company was supposed to make payment against purchases in thirty days to the supplier. Therefore, the account payable is expected to rise in coming months. Moreover, the revenues were expected to grow which means that the consumption of supplies would also be increased (Ramanathan, et.al 1982).
Question #2 - b
Strategies
The company should ask their supplier to give relax in collection policy. This will give company a room to cover the cash shortage by holding cash for longer period of time on hand. Company need to adopt a strict strategy in collection of cash against accounts receivables. The company can ask its customer to pay within redefined term of credit (Ramanathan, et.al 1982).
Question # 3
It is obvious from the case that company is having problems in collection of receivables. This creates liquidity problem for the company. Company encounters this issue because it needs to borrow more money from the bank. It is because of two main reasons which are ...