Working Capital Optimization: A Supply Chain Perspective

The reason for this study is to examine the effect of working capital optimization on the efficiency of Iraqi companies across various industries. The study uses least square model and panel data used for four industries. The analysis gives empirical confirmation that cash conversion cycle used as a proxy of working capital and impact significantly and negatively impact on profitability of the firm and also firm level control factor age and industry influence on the firm performance. Such results indicate that administration can improve organizational profitability by reducing its working capital. The findings of this study can be examined in various socio-economic and industrial contexts. This research is limited to the Iraqi context. This research applies the existing body of information to investigate a panel data set in the context of a developing economy by using the regression equation. This innovative research explores empirically the effect of working capital management on the performance.