FINANCIAL RECOVERY

The Vigilant Supplier

How M&H Supplies transformed SAR 3.4M in losses into zero defaults by learning to see the red flags with Emdad's financial insights

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Risk Management

The Problem: Trust Without Visibility

Major Losses

For years, M&H Supplies, a mid-sized distributor of industrial and construction materials, relied on trust and experience to extend credit to clients. Credit terms were typically 45-60 days, and the model seemed to work well.

Then Year 3 hit. Payments began arriving well past 90 days, and two major clients defaulted completely.

The Wake-Up Call

Payment Delays

Clients paying well past 90 days

Client Defaults

Two major clients stopped paying entirely

Cash Flow Crisis

Operating cash flow turned negative

Emergency Funding

Bank overdraft needed for payroll

"The real issue wasn't client dishonesty — it was lack of visibility into their financial health."

SAR 85M
Annual Revenue
SAR 3.4M
Client Losses
60 Days
Credit Terms
Negative
Cash Flow

The Solution: Data-Driven Risk Assessment

GAME CHANGER

M&H's finance team realized both defaulting clients had clear warning signs: long Days Payable Outstanding, poor liquidity ratios, and negative cash flows. But none of this had been checked before extending credit.

Enter Emdad's Financial Intelligence

Rather than building a risk model internally, M&H adopted Emdad's platform for real-time buyer risk analysis using public and proprietary data.

Real-Time Analysis

Instant financial health assessment

Automated Screening

Six key risk metrics monitored

Industry Benchmarks

Compare against sector norms

Risk-Based Decisions

Data-driven credit terms

Emdad's Six Key Risk Metrics

Metric Risk Indicator M&H Threshold
Days Payable Outstanding Slow or stressed pay cycles > 90 days = High risk
Cash Flow from Operations Ability to pay using internal funds Negative = Red flag
Current Ratio Short-term liquidity < 1.5 = Caution
Quick Ratio Meet obligations without inventory < 1.0 = Caution
Net Profit Margin Business viability and buffer < 5% = Caution
Interest Coverage Ratio Ability to service debt < 3.0 = Watch closely

The Results: Complete Financial Turnaround

ZERO DEFAULTS

By integrating Emdad's financial risk insights into its credit process, M&H completely transformed its working capital position and eliminated future losses.

Year 4 Impact

Zero
Defaults
Complete elimination
-18
Days DSO
Faster collections
SAR 5.2M
Cash Flow
Healthy operations
80%
Clients Screened
Before engagement

Financial Recovery

  • Overdraft reliance eliminated
  • Operating cash flow restored
  • Working capital optimized

Risk Management

  • Pre-screening all new clients
  • Data-driven credit decisions
  • Proactive risk identification
"We learned the hard way that revenue growth means little if cash doesn't flow. Emdad gave us the visibility we desperately needed."

— CFO, M&H Supplies

Key Takeaways: From Trust to Data-Driven Decisions

Visibility is Everything

Financial health indicators reveal hidden risks

Data Drives Decisions

Objective metrics replace subjective trust

Prevention Beats Recovery

Proactive screening eliminates bad debt

Cash Flow Protection

Smart credit terms preserve working capital

"Suppliers must move from trust-based credit decisions to data-driven risk management."

Ready to Protect Your Cash Flow?

Transform your credit decisions from trust-based guesswork to data-driven confidence with Emdad's financial intelligence platform.

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