Driving Operational Efficiency Through Effective Cash Flow Management: A Study of Food and Beverage MSMEs in Malabon City

Willam Enrique, Jeremiah Palmiano (), Alexander Rosete, Arnel Basilio, Rubi Ana Saludario and Janine Dela Cruz
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Willam Enrique: City of Malabon University
Jeremiah Palmiano: City of Malabon University
Alexander Rosete: City of Malabon University
Arnel Basilio: City of Malabon University
Rubi Ana Saludario: City of Malabon University
Janine Dela Cruz: City of Malabon University

A chapter in Entrepreneurship and Human-Centric Business Strategies for Social and Economic Resilience, 2026, pp 949-965 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract While the fundamental importance of cash flow management for business success is widely recognized, this study offers a novel insight by explicitly examining the multifaceted correlation with diverse operational efficiency variables within food and beverage Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This localized and granular analysis thereby contributes a unique understanding of how cash flow practices directly influence holistic operational performance, addressing a notable gap in existing literature concerning MSMEs in developing urban settings. Using a correlational matrix, the research examines how elements of cash flow management, like forecasting, control, and optimization, interact with key operational variables, such as financing sources, investment strategies, inventory management, production processes, sales and marketing, customer relationship management, and technology adoption. The findings highlight strong positive relationships between these areas. Cash flow forecasting, control, and optimization were not only closely linked to one another but also strongly associated with all measured operational efficiency variables. The results of the investigation showed a strong correlation, backed by statistical significance, between total cash flow management and operational efficiency. This emphasizes how important financial management is to the success of businesses. The study shows that efficient cash flow management is essential to MSMEs’ long-term growth and goes far beyond a simple financial safety net. By taking a comprehensive approach and improving cash flow tactics, companies can increase operational effectiveness, get more financial stability, and prosper in the face of competition. For MSMEs hoping to achieve long-term success, these insights provide insightful advice.

Keywords: Cash flow management; Operational efficiency; MSMEs; Food and beverage industry; And Financial stability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-6415-6_60

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