Finance Teams Adopt AI but Struggle to Unlock Working Capital

A PYMNTS Intelligence report shows near-universal AI adoption in corporate treasury but wide efficiency gaps. 97% of the lowest-performing middle-market firms use AI versus 100% of top performers; top firms average 39-day cash conversion cycles versus 63 days for laggards. The report argues the edge lies in turning AI insights into financial decisions.

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