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Artisans Must Balance the Books

Harvard Business Review

He started very well, but as soon as his cash flow improved, financial burdens from family systems stifled his operations. As more people depended on him, he spent his working capital, and the business failed. Most African artisans do not bank because of the fees associated with operating current accounts.

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Is Your Supply Chain Ready for the Congestion Crisis?

Harvard Business Review

The Future of Operations. Longer supply chains also increase inventory levels and carrying costs related to financing and warehousing. For instance, a 25% reduction in the time needed to deliver a product or service can double the productivity of labor and of working capital. Insight Center. Sponsored by GE Corporate.

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Britain's Banking Reforms Are So Old Economy

Harvard Business Review

retail banking competitor; and. retail banking competitor; and. It's not hard to see why: Ring-fencing retail banking and prioritizing depositors can easily be presented as protecting innocent voters from the wiles of unscrupulous bankers. Consider retail banking. banking system this morning.