The Operating Working Capital Setpoint: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Cash, Growth, and Resilience
Working capital is no longer financial housekeeping — it’s a battleground for growth and resilience. At the center lies the Operating Working Capital Setpoint: the sweet spot where efficiency and effectiveness meet. This article explains why it matters, how it’s shaped by supply chain realities, and how leaders can calculate it objectively to free trapped cash and build lasting advantage.