In this presentation, the speakers discuss how modern inventory management helps companies resolve the conflict between supply security and capital tied up in operations.

Traditional models such as just-in-time and just-in-case are coming under increasing pressure due to geopolitical risks, volatile supply chains, and higher financing costs. The model presented—for example, by Procura Inventory Management (UK) Limited—separates the physical flow of goods from the balance sheet ownership of inventory and pre-finances the purchase of goods. This allows companies to keep materials available without having to fully finance or account for the inventory themselves.

The goal is to conserve liquidity, improve key metrics in the cash conversion cycle, and at the same time maintain a stable supply of materials to production.