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Engineers of cash: Michael Völkl on the future of treasury management
How real-time data and AI are revolutionising liquidity management
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Michael Völkl examines the transformation of treasury management in “Der Treasurer”
In the current issue of the renowned trade magazine “Der Treasurer”, our Head of Consulting Treasury, Michael Völkl, has published a pioneering guest article entitled “Engineers of cash”. The article offers in-depth insights into the evolution of treasury management towards a strategic engineering function.
Michael Völkl argues that modern treasury teams no longer simply carry out administrative tasks, but actively shape the financial future of companies. This is made possible by the use of real-time data from ERP and TMS systems and banks, as well as by AI-supported simulations. These technologies allow for up-to-the-day, resilient and precise liquidity management that is tailored individually to the respective business model.
The central arguments of the article are as follows:
The strategic role of treasury: Treasury is evolving from a reactive into a proactive, value-creating function.
- Data integration as the foundation: The seamless integration of cash-relevant data is essential for a comprehensive picture of liquidity.
- Intelligent liquidity management: AI-based analyses and simulations optimise liquidity planning, reduce risks and enable better-informed decisions.
- Adaptability to business models: Liquidity planning must be flexible and take into account the specific requirements of different industries.
Michael Völkl’s article underlines the importance of technological innovation for an efficient and future-oriented treasury function. He shows how, by modernising their planning processes, companies can benefit from greater forecast accuracy, more manageable currency risks and optimised financing costs.
Would you like to explore the topic in more depth? Download Michael Völkl’s full guest article now as an exclusive PDF and discover how to make your treasury future-proof.
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