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  • From Balance Sheets to Business Strategy — Why Working Capital Is No Longer a Back-Office Metric

    From Balance Sheets to Business Strategy — Why Working Capital Is No Longer a Back-Office Metric

    Working capital has officially moved into the strategic spotlight. According to GSCF’s Working Capital Leadership Report 2025, 75% of companies review working capital metrics at least quarterly, and 38% now do so monthly, which is a clear signal that liquidity is becoming part of the management rhythm. 

    But reviewing metrics is only the first step. While 65% track Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and 48% track Days Payables Outstanding (DPO), far fewer monitor integrated indicators such as the Cash Conversion Cycle (38%). These metrics tell the full story of how cash moves through the business, yet they remain underutilized. 

    The data highlights a growing divide between organizations that measure working capital and those that act on it. Fragmented systems remain a major barrier, with only 10% reporting fully integrated, real-time data across finance, procurement, and ERP platforms. 

    By contrast, advanced organizations embed working capital metrics into everyday decisions. Procurement policies and customer terms are all informed by cash impact. In these businesses, working capital has evolved from a set of ratios into a shared language across the enterprise. 

    Key Takeaways 

    • Reviewing working capital metrics more frequently has not automatically translated into better decision-making. 
    • Organizations that fail to track integrated measures like Cash Conversion Cycle are managing symptoms, not the system. 
    • Data integration, not metric availability, is the real barrier between visibility and action. 

    How GSCF Helps 

    GSCF provides a single platform to originate, manage and analyze working capital programs, replacing fragmented data, systems and processes with connected operational insight. 

    C4 (Connected Capital Control Center), coming soon, builds this foundation by standardizing portfolio-level monitoring and analytics across all working capital programs, including those outside of GSCF. By consolidating performance, exposure and utilization data, C4 enables working capital metrics to be used consistently across finance, treasury, procurement, channel sales and supply chain functions. 

    Learn more: Download the Working Capital Leadership Report

  • A CFO’s Perspective: The Working Capital Path to a Reshoring Advantage

    A CFO’s Perspective: The Working Capital Path to a Reshoring Advantage

    The allure of low-cost offshoring has been a dominant theme in manufacturing for decades. Companies looked to minimize labor costs, chasing a seemingly simple formula for profitability. However, recent years have exposed the fragility of this model. The promise of cheap production has been replaced by the reality of escalating tariffs, unpredictable shipping delays and a global supply chain that is increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical and economic volatility.

    At GSCF, we have a very different kind of conversation with our manufacturing partners. The focus is no longer on how to push production as far as possible, but on a more strategic, and ultimately more profitable, question: How do we bring operations closer to home to build a more resilient and efficient future?

    The answer, for many, is strategic reshoring and consolidation of their domestic operations. This is not a wholesale reversal of strategy; rather, it is a surgical approach to modernizing and centralizing their footprint. This often means shutting down underperforming plants and reinvesting that capital into expanding and upgrading flagship facilities in the U.S. The logic is compelling. By reducing or eliminating the need to import finished goods, manufacturers can avoid burdensome tariffs, drastically cut shipping costs, and shorten lead times from months to mere days. The result is a more agile, cost-effective, and responsive business model.

    However, this strategic pivot comes with a significant and immediate financial hurdle. While the long-term cost savings are clear, the upfront capital expenditure required for facility modernization, new equipment, and operational restructuring can be substantial. It’s an investment in a more efficient future that can strain a company’s working capital and balance sheet in the present. This is precisely the moment when a strategic financial partnership becomes invaluable.

    This is where GSCF enters the conversation. Our role is not that of a traditional lender with fixed requirements. Instead, we see ourselves as a partner in your business’s evolution. We provide a flexible, capital injection that is specifically designed to bridge this financial gap. This allows you to execute your reshoring strategy with confidence, without draining your existing cash reserves or taking on the kind of restrictive, long-term debt that can hinder future growth. Our working capital solution is a key that unlocks your ability to invest in automation, new technology, and streamlined logistics, creating a supply chain that is not only more cost-effective but also more predictable and reliable.  

    The future of manufacturing in the U.S. lies in a smart, consolidated approach that leverages technology and proximity to the customer. This strategy offers a clear path to greater profitability and resilience in an uncertain world. While strategic vision is the first step, the right financial backing is what makes it a reality. If you are a manufacturer looking to secure your supply chain and unlock a new level of operational efficiency, I encourage you to reach out to GSCF. Let’s discuss how a working capital partnership can help you build the future of your business – right here at home.

  • GSCF Advances Connected Capital Platform to Originate, Manage and Analyze Working Capital Programs

    GSCF Advances Connected Capital Platform to Originate, Manage and Analyze Working Capital Programs

    Platform Adoption Fosters Network Integrating Corporate Clients and Funding Partners

    RELEASE DATE: 16 September, 2025, 9:00 am EDT   

    NEW YORK, September 16, 2025  – GSCF, a leading global provider of working capital solutions, today announced strong market adoption and significant new platform enhancements one year after its launch of Connected Capital. Built to unify bank financing and alternative capital on one servicing platform, Connected Capital has evolved into a scaled ecosystem delivering broader risk coverage, faster liquidity access and a more streamlined servicing experience for global enterprises, growth-stage companies and financial institutions.

    Since launching the platform in 2024, GSCF has activated 30 new working capital programs with leading enterprise corporates and emerging growth companies while deepening collaboration with its bank and asset manager partners to support more than $52 billion in volumes. The Company’s integrated servicing model helps clients optimize working capital through access to cost-efficient bank funding from a curated group of bank partners alongside flexible alternative capital solutions supported by GSCF’s asset manager partners.

    “In 2025, we’ve moved from launch to scale,” said Doug Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of GSCF. “By combining our industry-leading service infrastructure with the Connected Capital funding model, we’re helping clients expand funding coverage, unlock liquidity in new places, drive sales growth and manage global programs with greater precision. This is what the Office of the CFO demands today – choice in capital, control in servicing and clarity in data.”

    Platform Enhancement: Strengthening Connectivity and Control

    GSCF continues to invest strategically in technology, introducing new capabilities that unify data, decisioning and workflows across global working capital programs:

    • Connected Capital Control Center: A centralized hub that consolidates program data across buyers, suppliers, funders and regions and offers real-time visibility into utilization, risk, KPIs and cash flow drivers. The solution offers tailored dashboards that empower finance teams to coordinate actions across complex, multi-entity programs with clarity and precision.
    • Data Integrations and AI Readiness: Enhanced API connectivity across multiple ERPs and financial systems to eliminate data silos and automate onboarding, reconciliation and reporting. GSCF’s cloud-native platform consolidates data to drive smarter decisions and deliver AI-powered analytics at scale.
    • Servicing at Scale: A flexible, technology-enabled operating model supported by GSCF’s expert managed services – from high-touch to self-service – accelerates the time to first funding and reduces operating costs for corporate clients.

    “Clients want funding flexibility without operational complexity,” said Shannon Dolan, Chief Product Officer of GSCF. “Our next generation Connected Capital platform brings together data and decisioning across programs and partners, enabling teams to act from a single source of truth, accelerate access to capital and continuously optimize cash performance.”

    Why Connected Capital Now

    In today’s volatile operating environment, evolving supply chain networks and multi-entity corporate structures require broader risk coverage and faster execution. GSCF’s Connected Capital platform supports clients with:

    • Expanded Reach: Ability to serve more buyers, suppliers and geographies while mitigating program risk.
    • Greater Flexibility: Multi-funder structures that extend coverage across non-investment grade buyers, non-core geographies and complex program requirements.
    • Faster Liquidity Access: Near real-time execution achieved through program design and data integration.
    • Lower Operating Friction: Configurable workflows that reduce program complexity and custom builds.
    • Actionable Intelligence: Real-time insights that transform working capital from a tactical lever into a strategic growth engine.


    About GSCF

    GSCF is the leading global provider of working capital solutions. The Company enables corporates and financial partners to accelerate growth, unlock liquidity and manage the risk and complexity of the end-to-end working capital cycle. We originate, manage and analyze working capital programs through our innovative Working Capital as a Service offering, combining the power of a configurable and comprehensive technology platform, expert services and a Connected Capital ecosystem of alternative capital solutions and bank capital. GSCF’s team of working capital experts operates in over 75 countries to solve global working capital efficiency challenges. Visit www.gscf.com to learn more.

                 

                

           

                             

  • Thinking Beyond Tariffs: Planning for Uncertainty in Today’s Middle Market

    Thinking Beyond Tariffs: Planning for Uncertainty in Today’s Middle Market

  • When the heat is on: Working capital as a strategic advantage in high-stress situations

    When the heat is on: Working capital as a strategic advantage in high-stress situations

  • The Road to Working Capital Maturity

    The Road to Working Capital Maturity

  • Drive Growth & Unlock Liquidity with the Connected Capital Blueprint

    Drive Growth & Unlock Liquidity with the Connected Capital Blueprint

  • The Road to Working Capital Maturity: Insights and Strategies for Finance Leaders

    The Road to Working Capital Maturity: Insights and Strategies for Finance Leaders

  • Tariff-Related Resources for the Office of the CFO

    Tariff-Related Resources for the Office of the CFO

  • Private Equity and Global Risk: Rethinking Strategy in the Tariff Era 

    Private Equity and Global Risk: Rethinking Strategy in the Tariff Era 

    As macroeconomic and geopolitical factors converge, private equity firms are rethinking their exposure to global pressures, particularly in the form of tariffs and trade policy volatility. These forces are reshaping how deals are sourced, evaluated, and structured. 

    Sector Resilience and Rotation Toward Services 

    Certain sectors, especially software and business services, are being viewed as more resilient in the face of tariff uncertainty. These businesses often have fewer physical goods crossing borders and are therefore less exposed to direct tariff costs. However, inflationary effects can still impact downstream margins, particularly when cost inputs rise. 

    Geographic Diversification to Mitigate Concentration Risk 

    Firms are exploring geographic expansion to mitigate concentration risk. For example, a Canadian portfolio company may look to grow into the U.S. or Europe, not only for market opportunity but also to hedge against changes in trade policy. This is particularly relevant for funds with sector exposure in manufacturing, logistics, and consumer goods. 

    Tariffs as a Deal Structuring Variable 

    Deloitte’s 2024 M&A Trends Survey notes that nearly 1 in 4 cross-border M&A deals now includes tariff-adjusted valuation scenarios, underscoring the need for adaptive underwriting models. 

    In some M&A processes, the impact of tariffs is so significant that buyers are submitting dual bids, one assuming normal conditions and another adjusted for tariff exposure. This practice underscores just how embedded macro risk has become in PE underwriting. 

    Building Resilient, Globally-Aware Portfolios 

    Over 60% of private equity firms in North America cited geopolitical instability and trade policy shifts as a top risk in 2025, according to Preqin. In response, firms are embedding geopolitical analysis into due diligence. 

    Blackstone, for example, sees volatility from trade negotiations as an investment opportunity. CEO Stephen Schwarzman noted that uncertain markets often present the best time to deploy capital. With $177 billion in dry powder, Blackstone continues to act on global dislocation opportunities. He also revealed plans to invest up to $500 billion in Europe over the next decade, citing improving macro conditions, deeper government spending, and favorable valuations. 

    PE firms are taking a more analytical, scenario-based approach to global risk. Cross-functional diligence teams, including tax, trade compliance, and political risk analysts, are increasingly part of deal evaluation. 

    While the full impact of new tariffs may not yet be fully felt, firms should prepare for the possibility of more material disruptions as the year progresses. As such, firms are wise to hedge structurally now and factor in the potential downstream effects of trade disruptions to position themselves to respond with speed and flexibility. 

    How GSCF Can Help  

    GSCF helps clients navigate tariff volatility and geographic uncertainty by offering trade finance solutions that adapt to global risk. Whether structuring cross-border receivables programs or supporting localized funding needs, our solutions are designed to scale with your strategy and keep capital flowing despite external headwinds. 

    Now is the time to assess and understand your alternative financing options so when market signals shift or disruptions hit, you’re ready to act with confidence. GSCF ensures your financing structures are sound, flexible, and ready to deploy when timing is critical.