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How a Bookstore Used Inventory Turns to Unlock Cash
In this episode of Cash Flow Conversations, Lucas and Luna look at how an independent bookshop in Portland used inventory turnover ratios to free up over $60,000 in working capital. They walk through the store's decision to cut slow-moving titles, negotiate better terms with publishers, and shift to a just-in-time ordering model. The episode breaks down the numbers: how a turnover jump from 2.1 to 3.4 times per year shortened the cash conversion cycle by nearly 40 days and reduced financing costs. Lucas and Luna also explore the role of data analytics and point-of-sale systems in helping…
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