International Journal of Business Economics (IJBE)
Vol 2, No 2 (2021): March - August

Analysis of Cash and Inventory Turnover in Improving Profitability

Maya Sari (Faculty of Economic and Business,Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Andriyani Andriyani (Faculty of Economic and Business,Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Apr 2021

Abstract

Research conducted by the author aims to analyze cash flows and inventory turnover to increase profitability as measured by Return On Assets (ROA) at PT. Perkebunan Nusantara III (Persero) Medan. The approach used in this research is a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques in this study using documentation study. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive analysis technique. Where in this study to analyze cash turnover and inventory turnover in increasing Return On Assets (ROA). The results showed that cash turnover and inventory turnover were not optimal in increasing profitability. The cash turnover has decreased while the profitability has increased. The decrease in cash turnover was due to the relatively small amount of cash owned by the company and an increase in the amount of unproductive funds that were embedded in the company's cash. The decrease in inventory turnover was caused by piling up inventory and decreasing sales volume. Profitability as measured by the company's Return on Assets (ROA) has decreased due to the decline in the company's ability to generate net income from 2013 to 2015 followed by an increase in company assets. The decrease in cash turnover was due to the relatively small amount of cash owned by the company and an increase in the amount of unproductive funds that were embedded in the company's cash.

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ijbe

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Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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International Journal of Business Economics (IJBE) is a media publication manuscript that contains the results of the Field Research Management applying peer-reviewed. Manuscripts published in the International Journal of Business Economics (IJBE) includes the results of scientific research original ...