3. The Melville Manufacturing Company has an inventory period of 58 days, an accounts payable period of 35 days, and an accounts receivable period of 45 days. How long is the company's cash cycle? Generally speaking, how could this company increase its cash cycle? 3. The Melville Manufacturing Company has an inventory period of 58 days, an accounts payable period of 35 days, and an accounts receivable period of 45 days. How long is the company's cash cycle? Generally speaking, how could this company increase its cash cycle