Working Capital

Companies see payables strategies as a way to generate returns, as well as to help suppliers.

Fair Labor Association has begun audits of Foxconns factories in China.

Fair Labor Association has begun audits of Foxconns factories in China.

Precious metals, industrial metals and grains all expected to rise this year.

Precious metals, industrial metals and grains all expected to rise this year.

Companies face complex risks and costlier insurance. (John Dempsey of Dempsey Partners)

Companies face complex risks and costlier insurance. (John Dempsey of Dempsey Partners)

World-class companies can cut labor costs in half, Hackett says.