Turn Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) from a hidden liability into a lever for smarter cash flow and sustainable growth.

Why This Whitepaper Matters

In South Africa’s uncertain economic climate, every day of delayed payment eats into liquidity, increases borrowing costs, and squeezes margins. For CFOs, understanding and managing DSO is no longer optional.

This whitepaper, written in collaboration with Martin Petzer, Trade Shield’s Credit Executive with 40+ years of experience in credit risk analytics, gives CFOs a practical framework to take control of DSO.

What You’ll Learn

• Decode DSO – what it really means for cash flow, liquidity, and profitability.
• Spot early warning signs of payment risk and default before they erode margins
• Align terms with margins so you don’t lose profit while waiting to get paid
• Streamline your invoice-to-cash process to reduce bottlenecks and accelerate collections
• Use predictive analytics to proactively manage DSO and protect working capital.

Why Download?

• CFO-focused insights: Practical, not academic.
• South African market context: Tailored to late payments and thin margins.
• Proven expertise: Backed by decades of credit strategy experience.
• Actionable strategies: Tools you can apply immediately.

About Trade Shield

Trade Shield helps South African B2B businesses shorten DSO, reduce bad-debt risk, and unlock cash flow with real-time credit-risk insights.