Portfolio — Measured Improvements in Cash Timing and Runway

Cleartrailroad’s portfolio showcases engagements where practical changes to receivables, payables, and forecasting delivered measurable runway and liquidity improvements. Each featured case highlights the initial problem, the operational interventions we implemented, and the concrete results achieved in weeks and months. Our focus is always on actions that protect payroll and critical vendor relationships while creating predictable short-term liquidity. The examples below illustrate common patterns we see across sectors: misaligned invoice terms, missing reminder cadences, untreated aging buckets, and payments that can be staged to stretch runway without harming core operations. We combine quick wins with sustainable hand-offs so teams retain control after engagement completion.

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Representative case studies

SaaS: 6-week runway recovery

A mid-stage SaaS company faced steep seasonality and a pending payroll cycle. We performed a rapid cash health audit, standardized invoice terms, introduced a two-step reminder workflow, and staged discretionary vendor payments. Within six weeks, available runway improved by six weeks and DSO dropped by 18 days. The approach relied on low-friction changes that increased near-term receipts and deferred non-critical disbursements with vendor communication templates to preserve relationships.

E-commerce: improved collections cadence

An e-commerce operator with high-volume B2B sales implemented an automated receivables playbook including clearer invoice formatting, embedded payment links, and early-payment incentives for larger accounts. Collections improved, aging buckets shifted favorably, and the client gained predictable weekly cash inflows that reduced reliance on short-term credit lines and lowered finance costs.

Manufacturing: staged payables strategy

A regional manufacturer negotiated staged payment plans with strategic suppliers and prioritized payments based on production-criticality. Combined with a rolling 13-week forecast, the company avoided a liquidity shortfall during a sales dip and preserved vendor trust through transparent communication and short-term payment commitments aligned with forecasted receipts.

Outcomes, measurements, and repeatability

Cleartrailroad frames portfolio results around a few clear metrics that matter operationally: runway (weeks of cash), days sales outstanding (DSO), aging buckets for receivables, and short-term liquidity variance versus forecast. We present expected impact ranges up front during audits and track outcomes weekly. Our goal is to move the needle in measurable ways within short timelines and then embed those improvements into repeatable processes. We deliver playbooks with templates, scripts, and KPIs so teams can sustain the gains. This focus on measurement ensures leadership can make confident decisions about hiring, inventory, and vendor commitments based on a reliable short-term liquidity view rather than best-guess estimates.

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