Here's a snapshot of payment practices in the Distribution and Delivery sector across the two years:
The number of companies assessed increased by 36 between the two years. This suggests a broader sample size for the 2021 data and potentially paints a more accurate picture of the industry as a whole.
The 0.2-point decline in the average payment score represents a negligible change between 2020 and 2021. While there was a very slight erosion in payment efficiency, the data indicates relative stability. To better understand payment challenges, you can use a late payment calculator.
The one-line summary: With 258 companies averaging 59.1 in 2020 and 294 averaging 58.9 in 2021, the industry saw a minimal shift.
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