In the paint industry, various raw materials are mixeds in different proportions with petromleum for manufacturing different kinds of paints. One specific raw material is not readily and regularly availble to the paint readily and regularly available to the paint manufacturing companies. Bonler paints company is also facing this problem and because of this there is a time lag between placing the order and the acutal receipt of the amterial.But, once it receives the raw materials, it takes less time in converting it into finsihed goods.
Identify the factor affecting the working capital requirements of this industry.