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How does inventory purchasing policy affect the cash budget?

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Answer

Building inventory ahead of demand ties up cash early (large purchase payments before sales cash arrives), while lean/just-in-time purchasing smooths and reduces cash outflows. The cash budget reflects the chosen policy's timing, so aggressive stock-building shows as an early cash drain.
Real-world example Pre-building stock for a peak season creates a cash outflow months before the sales receipts come in.

Common follow-ups: How does JIT affect cash timing? | Why does stock-building drain cash early?

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