Miles

Cash Burn & Working Capital Watch

Miles watches the cash reality—not the accounting story. It tracks burn, working capital drag, and cash conversion dynamics across inventory, AR, and AP, then pinpoints what is actually driving cash movement. Miles surfaces leakage early (slow collections, inventory build, chargebacks, deductions, freight surprises) and translates it into clear actions and levers. Built to support judgment, not replace it: your team chooses priorities, Miles keeps the cash view current and brutally clear.

Primary Outputs

Typical deliverables

Cash burn dashboard with drivers (operations, inventory, AR, AP, one-time items)

Inventory cash drag view: turns, aging, slow movers, and build vs. plan signals

AR risk list: past due, disputed deductions, concentration exposure, and expected recovery

AP leverage view: payment terms, timing shifts, and “one-time help” options with tradeoffs

Leakage alerts: chargebacks, OTIF penalties, freight variances, write-offs, and surprises

“Move cash” action list with quantified impact, owner, and timing (days, not vibes)

Core Capabilities

What it does

Monitors cash burn and separates operating performance from working capital timing effects

Tracks inventory turns and aging to surface cash tied up in slow movers and overbuild

Flags AR risk early: past due trends, deduction creep, disputes, and customer concentration

Quantifies AP timing and term levers with clear tradeoffs (supplier risk vs. cash benefit)

Surfaces leakage that hits cash fast: chargebacks, OTIF penalties, freight spikes, and write-offs

Produces action lists with owners and timing so cash improvement isn’t a monthly surprise

Operational Fit

How it’s used

Used By

CFO staff, FP&A, Treasury, Controllers, and operators accountable for inventory and collections.

Used For

Weekly cash calls, working-capital reviews, liquidity planning, and fast cash improvement plays.

Typical Questions

What is driving cash burn this week—operations, inventory, AR, or AP timing?
Where is cash trapped (slow movers, past due accounts, deductions) and who owns the fix?
If we need cash fast, which levers move it in days—not months—and what are the tradeoffs?

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