In the paint industry. Various raw materials are mixed in different proportions with petroleum for manufacturing different kind of paints. One specific raw material is not 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 between placing the order and the actual receipt of the material. But once it recieves the raw materials. It takes less time in converting it into finished goods.
Identify the factor affecting the working capital requirements of this industry.