Accuracy Comes to Job-Costing

Article Abstract:

A Spectrum Eleven minicomputer, Model HC, and LILAC (Lennox Integrated Ledger Accounting) software were selected by Mr. Glen Lyons, plastic fabrication manager, for Plastic Products and Signs Pty Ltd of Brisbane, Australia. The $30,000 system includes a 64 kilobyte memory and 8.5 megabyte Winchester disk storage for streamlining job costing, job tracking, inventory, and accounting. A data bank of materials used in all jobs will be established on the 1.26 Mb floppy disk back-up to aid in updating customers' jobs. A photograph of the minicomputer and personnel is included.

Purchasing, Plastics industry, Accounting, Minicomputers, Quotations, Computer Systems, Software Packages, Applications, Minicomputer, Job Costing, Accuracy, Advertising (Industry), Lyons, Glenn, Plastic Products and Signs Pty Ltd, Spectrum Eleven HC (minicomputer), Lilac

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The efficacy of action at a distance as a control mechanism in the construction industry when a trust relationship breaks down: an illustrative case study

Article Abstract:

A case study is used to investigate the collapse in a trust relationship between a geographically-remote project manager and his managing director. The project manager, encouraged by the firm's bonus structure, was able to deceive the managing director about financial performance. It is clear that remedial action was required in this case, including more expensive monitoring.

Case studies, Project management systems, Project management software

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Can target costing and whole life costing be applied in the construction industry?: Evidence from two case studies

Article Abstract:

A new study investigates the application of target costing as a means to support supply-chain integration in the UK construction industry, illustrated with two case studies.

Research, Construction industry, Economic aspects, Costs, Industrial, Industrial costs

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