1.Inventory has obviously increased faster than sales, and the inventory turnover has been decreasing while the "Average Days in Inventory" and the "Inventory Period" has been increasing.

Why has this been happening, and what can be done to fix this?

2.Accounts Receivable has obviously increased faster than sales, and the Accounts Receivable Days Outstanding ("Average Collection Period") has increased.

Why has this been happening, and what can be done to fix this?