8. What should a firm's goal be regarding the cash conversion cycle, holding other things constant? Explain your answer. 9. What are some actions a firm can take to shorten its cash conversion cycle? 10. What are some costs associated with high inventories? With low inventories? what is a procedures? supply chain and how are supply chains related tojust-in-time inventory l 12. Explain how a new fim's receivables balance is built up over time. A