Using Activity Based Management for Continuous Improvement: 2000 Edition

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.

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.