22 Business Focus
USING ACTIVITY BASED COSTING
TECHNIQUES TO DRIVE SUPPLY
CHAIN PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
AND BUSINESS PROFITABILITY
As globalization sees supply chains become ever more complex
and extended, as developments in manufacturing, automation and
technology change the face of retail forever and as many markets
continue to experience downward pressure on costs and,
consequently, margin erosion, understanding the true total cost of
supply becomes increasingly important — but also more difficult.
Novo Solutions’ Brian Dooley assesses how activity based costing
techniques can drive improvements in supply chain processes
and, ultimately, business profitability.
Supply Chain Digital Launch 2007
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