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In Today’s Economy, Which AR Performance Metrics Should You Track More Closely?

April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025

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A. - (Answered by Lisa Lansaw CICP, Director, NAHC, Nidec Motor Corporation) In an increasingly volatile economic climate—with rising interest rates, shifting demand patterns, and global supply chain uncertainty—credit leaders need to shift from reactive to predictive monitoring. While your standard KPIs still apply, the following metrics deserve closer, more frequent scrutiny due to their strategic implications:  1. Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) – and its components •Why: DSO is a leading…

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