ABC software is a critical component of an ABC system implementation. ABC software produces the results that
Question:
ABC software is a critical component of an ABC system implementation. ABC software produces
the results that will be used by decision makers. Thus, the capabilities of ABC software are
extremely important. The choice of ABC software can have a dramatic effect on the success or
failure of an organization's ABC initiative.
Non-ERP companies may choose stand-alone ABC software packages. Depending on the size of
the application, PC software may be adequate.
The emergence of ERP systems (and, of course, ERP software) is also having an effect on ABC
software selection. ERP companies will not usually choose stand-alone ABC software.
Essentially, ERP systems demand some form of integration. Two choices are available for
achieving this integration:
An ERP system that has an add-on module.
ABC software that has linking and importing capabilities to establish a bridge between
the two systems.
Please describe when it would be best to use specialized ABC software
instead of an ABC module of an ERP package?
Cornerstones of Cost Management
ISBN: 978-1285751788
3rd edition
Authors: Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen