Using Activity Based Management for Continuous Improvement: 2000 Edition - Softcover

Sahm, Julie; Pryor, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1886933006 ISBN 13: 9781886933002

Publisher: I C M S, 2000

Synopsis

This revolutionary book provides step-by-step instructions on linking Activity Based Cost Management with a proven Five (5) Step Continuous Improvement process. Learn the steps and procedures necessary to improve your company's profitability and save money. This book provides detailed instructions on the following tools and techniques:
*Storybroading
*Pareto Analysis
*Business Process
*Re-Engieering Activity
*Analysis
*Benchmarking
*Activity Based Budgeting
*Activity Accounting
*Value Analysis Cost Improvement
*Action Plans
The primary intent of Using ABM for Continuous Improvement is to show each and every person in an organization how to use ABM information combined with the traditional Five (5) Step Continuous Improvement process. This combination, augmented with the existing experience of your organization's employees, will result in action programs that move your company closer to cost, time, and quality Excellence. Using ABM for Continuous Improvement shows every employee how to create, analyze, improve, and measure their department's Activity information. A combination of text, graphics, group exercises, team meeting agendas, tips and detailed examples are provided throughout this invaluable book.

About this title

About the Author

TOM PRYOR is President of Integrated Cost Management Systems. ICMS is a training, coaching and software firm that specializes in Activity Based Cost Management (ABM/ABC).

Tom was the focus of a Business Week magazine cover story in June, 1988, entitled "The Productivity Paradox: That Old-time Accounting Isn't Good Enough Anymore."

Tom writes numerous magazine and newsletter articles each year and is a frequently requested speaker and workshop facilitator.

Prior to creating ICMS in 1988, Tom held financial management positions with Motorola, Johnson & Johnson, and General Motors. Tom earned his B.B.A. in Finance at the University of Texas-Arlington.

From the Back Cover

A 1994 survey by the Institute of Management Accountants sites only 19% of those organizations implementing Activity Based Management (ABM) can point to cost savings or productivity improvement. In an endeavor to improve this percentage, ICMS, Inc. has developed Using ABM for Continuous Improvement.

The primary intent of Using ABM for Continuous Improvement is to show each and every person in an organization how to use ABM information combined with the traditional Five (5) Step Continuous Improvement problem-solving process. This combination, augmented with the existing experience of your organization's employees, will result in action programs that move your company closer to cost, time, and quality Excellence.

Using ABM for Continuous Improvement shows every employee how to create, analyze, improve, and measure their department's Activity information. A combination of text, graphics, group exercises, team meeting agendas, tips, and detailed examples are provided throughout the sections and Appendicies. It is our intent and hope that you will utilitize this book as a weekly reference tool to guide your unending journey of continuous improvement.

Edition details

• Publisher: I C M S
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1886933006
• ISBN 13: 9781886933002
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 196