Manufacturers balance costs, inventory amid uncertain rate environment
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With rates uncertain, manufacturers are toggling between cash preservation and buffer inventory—working capital management is now a core operating lever, not just a finance concern. If you sell into this segment, align your pricing and terms to help customers smooth that volatility, or risk getting cut from the plan.
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