The cash conversion cycle is the measurement of the amount of time it takes inventory to sell and cash to be available. Consequently, cash flow cycle analysis examines the inventory, accounts ...

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Amazon's cash conversion cycle is negative, meaning it is generating revenue from customers before it has to pay its suppliers for inventory, among other things. A negative cash conversion cycle is ...