A Study on Working Capital Management for Greggs Plc (Food Sector)

This project provides a detailed analysis of working capital management, focusing on Greggs Plc, a UK-based bakery chain, within the context of the food sector. The study examines the importance of working capital for small businesses, highlighting the significance of efficient management to avoid reliance on expensive external funding and to optimize financial performance. The research explores key concepts like the cash conversion cycle, emphasizing the balance between liquidity and profitability. The project includes an overview of Greggs Plc, its operations, and its relevance to the study. It aims to identify issues related to working capital, ascertain influencing factors, analyze the impact on organizational performance, and propose measures to enhance working capital management. The project is structured into chapters covering an introduction, literature review, research methodology, analysis of 30 companies, results, and conclusions with recommendations. The project is significant for Greggs Plc and similar companies, and it also benefits researchers in the field.