Recent reviews of the Operations Management research literature have shown a surprising little shift towards empirical methodologies from traditional modeling solution methods. In addition, there is generally a lack of empirical testing and validation of manufacturing strategies. Coupled to this...

The purpose of the paper is to develop and apply a framework that examines the effectiveness and efficiency of managing knowledge in organizations for competitive advantage. The paper reviews knowledge management and strategic cost management literatures to identify key elements that determine...

Starting from the weaknesses of traditional formal cost accounting systems, this article describes a possible integrative model based on synergies between the Strategic Cost Management approach and some Lean Management tools. This approach has been designed therefore to help enhance the...

Hypercompetitive businesses are increasingly requiring the need for more rapid and sophisticated information and data analysis. This challenges management accounting's role in effectively supporting the management decision making process. The emerging area of business analytics can potentially...