VDMA CFO Leadership Exchange Roundtable

Dialogues on Optimizing Cash Flow in Challenging Markets

August

Wednesday

August 20

GMT+8

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

GMT+8

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Ecovis Shanghai

Unit 302, Lujiazui Fund Mansion, 1528 Century Ave, Pudong New District
Shanghai, China

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About the event / 活动简介

This event is tailored for top financial executives from VDMA member companies and their strategic partners in China. It offers a high-level platform to discuss cash flow management challenges and solutions during economic downturns. Participants will gain forward-looking industry perspectives rooted in German industrial expertise, complemented by localized case studies, while building valuable connections with peer executives.

In this discussion, participants will join industry advisors to share practical experiences in addressing cash flow pressures. The discussion will focus on adapting international best practices to China's unique market conditions, delivering actionable strategies to enhance corporate financial resilience.

本次活动专为中国VDMA会员企业及其战略合作伙伴的财务决策层设计，旨在提供一个高层级的交流平台，探讨经济下行环境下的现金流管理挑战与解决方案。通过德国工业界的专业视角和本土化实践案例，与会者将获得前瞻性的行业洞察，并建立宝贵的同业高管网络。

在本次圆桌讨论中，参会企业将与专业顾问一起，分享应对现金流压力的实战经验，探讨如何将国际最佳实践与中国市场特殊性相结合，为企业的财务韧性提供切实可行的策略方案。

More information about the event will soon be released in the upcoming months. We will release information through our event campaigns and on social media.

我们将很快通过邮件及社交媒体，在未来几个月发布关于活动的更多详细信息。

This event is organized by German Mechanical Engineering Commercial Services (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Shanghai branch office. VDMA is the association sponsor of this event.

Target Audience / 目标受众

This event is tailored for top financial executives from VDMA member companies and their strategic partners in China

中国VDMA会员企业及其战略合作伙伴的财务决策层

* Limited to manufacturing companies

*仅限制造业企业参加

Presentation 1

Topic: How to Manage and Optimize Cash Flow in an Economic Downturn?

Topic：经济下行期，如何管控和优化现金流管理？

Outline:

During economic downturns, cash flow is the lifeline of the businesses. Effective cash flow management helps companies avoid liquidity crises. This Leadership Exchange Roundtable will explore optimizing cash flow through three dimensions: Cash flow analysis, Management Key Strategies, and Emergency Response Plan.

在经济下行期，现金流是企业生存和发展的生命线。有效的现金流管理能帮助企业避免现金流危机。本次圆桌会将通过现金流分析，管理要点，紧急情况预案三个维度为您解析如何优化现金流管理。

1. Cash Flow Analysis and Early Warning

Cash flow analysis acts as an "early warning radar" for businesses. This module explains cash flow level monitoring, focusing on operating and free cash flow and introduces stress-testing methods and content to identify potential risks proactively.

1．现金流分析及预警

现金流分析是企业生存的"预警雷达"。本模块将解析什么是现金流水位监测，重点关注经营性现金流及自由现金流，介绍企业现金压力测试的内容及方法。

1. Key Strategies for Cash Flow Inflows and Outflows

In downturns, boosting inflows and cutting outflows are equally critical. This module covers actionable tactics, including:

- Inflows: Strengthen accounts receivable management, optimize inventory turnover, and explore additional operating cash sources etc.

- Outflows: Apply dynamic ABC payment prioritization, optimize procurement terms, and optimize labor costs etc.

2. 现金流入和流出的管理要点

经济下行期，现金流的"开源"与"节流"需要双管齐下。本模块聚焦现金流入最大化与现金流出最小化的实战策略，包括：

流入：应收账款管理，库存管理，其他经营性现金流入的可能性...

流出：动态付款排序的ABC付款分类法，优化采购付款模式，优化人力成本...

3. Emergency Cash Flow Response Plan

When market shocks strain cash flow, a response plan is the ultimate "safety valve." This module provides scenario-based protocols to help businesses navigate crises and stabilize operations.

3. 现金流紧急情况预案