The data indicates a very slight positive shift in payment performance within the distribution and delivery industry from 2021 to 2022, but the improvement is not statistically significant enough to suggest a dramatic change in underlying payment behaviours. The reduced sample size in 2022 must also be considered when interpreting these results. Businesses struggling with slow payments can use a late payment calculator to understand the potential financial impact.
One-line summary: A modest improvement in payment performance was seen, with average scores rising from 58.9 (2021) to 59.7 (2022).