The shorter the working capital cycle, the more effective a company's working capital is. (valuepenguin.com)
The longer the working capital cycle, the more time a company's capital is tied up without earning returns. (valuepenguin.com)
Marathon prefers to employ generalists who are less likely to suffer from «reference group neglect» and better able to employ an understanding of capital cycle dynamics across industries» Edward Chancellor (mastersinvest.com)