##  [Working Capital Management](/index.php/working-capital-management) 

  ##  [Working Capital Management](https://social.quantumdictionary.io/working-capital-management-0) 

  

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Definition

Ongoing process of monitoring and adjusting a firm's current assets (cash, receivables, inventory) and current liabilities (payables, short-term obligations) to maintain sufficient liquidity for short‑term obligations and operational continuity while minimizing financing and holding costs; distinct from long‑term capital budgeting and capital structure decisions.