In times of uncertainty, cash flow isn’t just king; it can be the entire royal court. For decades, payments have been the underappreciated plumbing of commerce, something viewed as essential but rarely strategic. Today, that paradigm has shifted dramatically. Against a backdrop where economic volatility has become the norm rather than the exception, “all-weather” businesses [] The post How Payments Innovation Underpins All-Weather Businesses and Resilient Supply Chains appeared first on PYMNTS.com.

How businesses manage their working capital can be the difference between surviving and thriving. With today’s interest rates fluctuating and supply chains rocked by uncertainty, forward-thinking chief financial officers are keeping their eyes on the ultimate operational prize of balancing their working capital stack, which can include cash, inventory, receivables and payables, by maintaining liquidity, profitability and stability. Too much cash on hand? Businesses could be losing out on investment and innovation opportunities. Too little? Firms might be heading for a liquidity crisis. It’s a delicate dance, and only the most agile CFOs can keep the rhythm