SAS is a world leader in business analytics software, delivering breakthrough technology to transform the way organizations do business. Activity based costing (ABC) is a proven methodology that accurately measures the cost and performance of resources, activities, and cost objects. At sas.com its activity-based management product solution, Cost and Profitability Management, provides cost and profitability management information about the application of ABC to help an organization maximize the value of its products, services, and customers.

Required:
a. Locate the product website for SAS’s activity-based management solution and read the following information items:

•Product overview, benefits, and features.
•Product fact sheet.
•Management product brief.
•How to get the real cost of doing business.

b. Write a summary report describing your findings from each information item.