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8 Forms of Waste in Finance Processes (Lean Approach in Finance)

Fpanda Club

Lean helps organizations to identify and minimize waste which exists everywhere and can take 8 forms: defects, overproduction, extra processing, waiting, inventory, motion, transportation and non-utilized people. Transportation This kind of waste includes moving items, people, information more often or over farther distances than necessary.

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Cost-Effective Strategies for Maximizing Capital Employed

CFO Talks

Use demand forecasting and just-in-time (JIT) inventory practices to keep inventory lean without risking shortages. Receivables Management: Reduce the average collection period by setting clear payment terms, offering early payment discounts, or using invoice factoring if necessary.

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Inventory Management in Manufacturing

VCFO

A benchmark exercise can also provide insight here. raw material, inbound freight, internal transport costs) All conversion costs (e.g., Understanding involves ensuring clarity surrounding items like invoicing, discount practices, logistics, and more. Large companies will have historical information to look back on.