New technologies support ABC

Article Abstract:

Many activity-based costing (ABC) initiatives have failed as a result of the absence of the required technology tools. A survey of financial and operating executives in North America reveals that ABC programs are undermined by existing systems and that the full benefits of ABC can be enjoyed only if data collection systems are improved. Fortunately, many new technologies that can enhance the ability of ABC to improve business performance are emerging in the market, thereby leading to a more strategic, value-added role for financial managers. These instruments include client/server, the activity manager, data warehouses, decision-support system and workflow and agent technologies. Companies must know when to use these tools to achieve maximum success.

Equipment and supplies, Cost accounting

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One small business on the cusp

Article Abstract:

Andrew Webre has run Santos Inc out of Little Rock, AR, for four years but has not had a profit yet. The difficulties he has had marketing the company's one product, a garlic cheese spread, and how he has kept the company afloat with it being a success is described.

Cheese, natural and processed, Cheese Manufacturing, Cheese Spreads, Management, Case studies, Cover Story, New business enterprises, Startups, Santos Inc.

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