FAQ
Manufacturing finance questions, answered short
The questions manufacturers actually ask, in the words they ask them. Three sentences each. Links to the full guide where three sentences are not enough.
Manufacturing Finance
American manufacturers compete on operational excellence. They shouldn't have to turn down orders due to capital constraints.
Every other Tuesday. One number worth acting on.
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Cash Flow
The 60 to 150 days between paying for materials and collecting from your customer.
Inventory & WIPCapital sitting on your floor, and what lenders advance against raw materials and work-in-process.
EquipmentPayback math on new capacity, and how to fund the purchase before the ROI window closes.
Orders & ContractsFunding production before the first progress payment arrives.
Growth & SuccessionReshoring, expansion, and the capital behind a generational handoff.
The Order Book
Written for owners and CFOs running 60 to 150 day cash conversion cycles. No news roundups. No vendor announcements. One number from a manufacturer's books each issue, the math behind the number, and the decision the math should change.
Every other Tuesday. Two issues a month.
The Editors, Manufacturing Finance