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Optimizing the Cash Conversion Cycle: A Strategic Initiative to Enhance Liquidity and Operational Efficiency at Pakistan Cables Limited
No full textThis project examines how Pakistan Cables Ltd. (PCL), a leading player in the Cable Industry, can strengthen liquidity and operational efficiency by optimising its Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC). As a manufacturer in a capital-intensive and price-volatile sector, PCL faces rising financing costs and pressure from ongoing capacity expansion. The study frames CCC optimisation not as an isolated financial metric but as an enterprise-wide imperative requiring inter-department collaboration across finance, supply chain, sales, and governance.
Objectives and scope: The research identifies current CCC performance and its drivers, quantifies financial implications, benchmarks against an industry peer, and develops practical strategies to shorten the cycle without compromising service levels.
Methodology: Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines six years of financial data with interviews and internal surveys, alongside peer benchmarking. Scenario modelling was applied to estimate the financial impact of reductions in CCC.
Key findings: PCL’s baseline CCC of ~100 days locks up Rs 8.22 billion of working capital. Through targeted improvements particularly in finished-goods management, faster invoicing, and reduced transit times PCL could reduce the CCC by 12 days. This would release ~Rs 1 billion in liquidity and cut finance costs by ~Rs 170 million annually at prevailing interest rates
Strong pillars secure China\u27s growth amid headwinds
No full textThe just-concluded annual sessions of the National People\u27s Congress, China\u27s top legislature, endorsed the main economic targets proposed by Premier Li Qiang in the Government Work Report, including a GDP growth rate of around 5 percent and consumer price index increase of around 2 percent. After successfully meeting the 5 percent GDP growth target in 2024, China continues to reassure the world of its ability to sustain stable growth
Is there more? A deep dive into the conceptualization of socioemotional wealth through exploratory qualitative study
No full textThe study adopted an in-depth qualitative approach to explore the family firm owners’ and managers’ perception about socioemotional wealth with the intent to uncover more factors that may fill in the missing gaps in the construct. Using purposive sampling, 13 semi-structured interviews were conducted with private family firm owners and managers. We found that each family has a different perception of socioemotional wealth depending on different family dynamics. The thematic analysis revealed many additional factors such as CEO or the key figurehead’s age and marital status, the interest level of family firms, the family environment at home, and the relationship with extended family that influence the extent of socioemotional wealth for different family firms. We also came across some interesting findings, such as the dimensions like binding social ties and identification of family members with the firm may not even be applicable in the Pakistani context, or may have a different understanding. The study also addressed the misconception that all dimensions may have an equal valence. We conclude that more work may be needed to re-conceptualize and re-operationalize the socioemotional wealth construct
Impact of remote work on employee productivty
No full textBecause of COVID-19, most organizations are depending on remote work now. Currently, this type of technology is used as a lasting solution by many industries instead of as a quick answer. This work examines how remote working influences employees’ productivity, mainly by reviewing how technology and at-home/work balance matter in the field of digital marketing in Pakistan. To do this kind of research, researchers rely on numbers and use a deductive method guided by positivism. Slipstream Culture asked 130 people such as students, teachers, HR officials and staff working remotely from their organization or companies to complete the surveys. Because the study was still a pilot and involved people from different fields, we kept the findings since Cronbach’s Alpha was less than what is normally required.
Employees were found to be more productive at home owing to their access to new tools and having a better work-life balance. As well as helping to resolve conflicts, tech support simplified tasks and soothed concerns about computers, while enhancing the work-life balance raised worker productivity and encouraged happiness on the job. The study allows leaders, HR teams and policymakers to improve the performance of tasks performed from home
Empowering Responsible Adoption: Ethics and Sustainability in Action
No full textThis study investigates the integration of Ethical Sustainable Commitment (ESC) into the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to assess its influence on the adoption of digital financial services among Moroccan customers. It focuses on how ethical and environmental concerns shape users’ evaluation of technological innovations, particularly in the context of mobile financial solutions. Special emphasis is placed on the moderating roles of long-term orientation (LO) and short-term orientation (SO) in the relationship between ESC and perceived usefulness (PU). While TAM has been extensively applied to technology adoption, limited research has explored how ethical dimensions such as ESC interact with users’ perceptions and behaviors. This study addresses that gap by examining whether ESC significantly enhances PU and whether time orientation alters this relationship, ultimately affecting behavioral intentions and actual usage. A quantitative methodology was applied using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) combined with bootstrapping to test the proposed hypotheses. Data were gathered through a self-administered bilingual (French and Arabic) questionnaire from a convenience sample of 300 Moroccan bank customers, including both current and prospective users. The findings reveal that perceived ease of use (PEOU) significantly influences PU and intention to use, underscoring the importance of user-friendly design. However, ESC did not significantly impact PU, nor did LO and SO exhibit significant moderating effects. These results suggest that although ethical concerns are acknowledged, they may not directly translate into perceived usefulness when temporal values are prominent. The study offers theoretical and managerial implications for integrating ethical considerations into user-centric digital finance strategies
US Education Fair
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US Education Fair
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US Education Fair
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CDC’s Inter-City Study Trip: Isl-Bagh
No full textThe IBA Career Development Center (CDC) organized a three-day Inter-City Study Trip to Islamabad and Bagh, AJ&K from April 14 to 16, 2025, providing third- and final-year students with valuable cross-sector exposure and career insights. As part of the trip, students visited Teach for Pakistan, S&P Global, and Jazz, gaining firsthand knowledge of leadership development, global finance and IT operations, and digital innovation. They also toured Systems Limited and the all-female-led Bagh Grammar School, exploring tech-driven career paths and inclusive educational models. The trip concluded with a visit to CareCloud’s head office in Bagh, a healthcare tech company creating employment in remote regions and serving as the official travel and accommodation partner. This immersive experience enabled students to connect academic learning with real-world application, enhancing their professional readiness and industry awareness.https://ir.iba.edu.pk/career-development-center-gallery/1055/thumbnail.jp
CDC’s Inter-City Study Trip: Isl-Bagh
No full textThe IBA Career Development Center (CDC) organized a three-day Inter-City Study Trip to Islamabad and Bagh, AJ&K from April 14 to 16, 2025, providing third- and final-year students with valuable cross-sector exposure and career insights. As part of the trip, students visited Teach for Pakistan, S&P Global, and Jazz, gaining firsthand knowledge of leadership development, global finance and IT operations, and digital innovation. They also toured Systems Limited and the all-female-led Bagh Grammar School, exploring tech-driven career paths and inclusive educational models. The trip concluded with a visit to CareCloud’s head office in Bagh, a healthcare tech company creating employment in remote regions and serving as the official travel and accommodation partner. This immersive experience enabled students to connect academic learning with real-world application, enhancing their professional readiness and industry awareness.https://ir.iba.edu.pk/career-development-center-gallery/1069/thumbnail.jp