The current drive to improve working capital has created an environment where payment terms beyond 45 days are now expected by suppliers. Early payment discounts challenge sourcing and accounts payable to determine when a discount is in the best interest of the company. To address this, Cost & Capital Partners offers its interactive payment term discount calculator which highlights financially beneficial decisions. The business case depends on the size of the discount, the number of days the payment is accelerated and the organization's cost of capital.
