Stand-up central point of control and visibility
For example; war room / cash cockpit
Deploy pragmatic analytics across cash in / cash outflows to assist management decision making
Set up tactical cash management governance framework to enable rapid escalation
Bolster cash collection capability
Deploy targeted analytics to prioritise and focus the efforts of operational teams
Rapidly stand up back up capacity to mitigate potential impacts on shared service centres
Control the flow of outgoing payments
Assess supply chain risk and supplier criticality
Establish cash conservation levers
Engage suppliers and review agreements and supply across all cash levers
Supply chain visibility
Establish visibility on global inventory flows
Recalibrate short term replenishment triggers and controls in the face of potential lead time changes and demand volatility
Assess security over your supply chain and potential substitution options
Implement contingency replenishment process and controlled intake
Scenario planning
Identify key sensitivities impacting working capital requirements
Prepare and run short term cash forecast reflecting key working capital changes