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Cost management in healthcare : a PRISMA-Based systematic review of international research

Barbosa, Sofia Nair; Silva, Amélia Cristina Ferreira da; … - 2026

The growing economic pressures on healthcare systems have heightened the need for effective and sustainable cost management strategies. This study presents a PRISMAbased systematic review of 210 peer-reviewed articles published between 1974 and 2024, retrieved from the Scopus andWeb of Science...

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Analysis of the experience of the EU countries in the field of auditing the effectiveness of public funds aimed at infrastructural development

Auyezova, Bakhyt; Makysh, Serik; Tasmaganbetov, Abay - 2025

National audit systems play an important role in ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. European Union countries apply different approaches to the organisation and conduct of audits of public resources, which requires an analysis of their experience to identify best...

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Productivity optimization through the implementation of schedule and cost management based on the PMBOK Guide - case study shipyard - chimbote 2024

Pulido-Ramirez, Christian; Iparraguirre-Villanueva, Orlando - 2026

In an industry as competitive as ship repair, it is essential to outperform other shipyards. For a shipyard to be competitive and profitable, its management must continuously monitor and improve productivity, meet deadlines, and reduce costs. However, traditional project planning methods can...

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Transaction costs in healthcare : empirical evidence from Portuguese hospitals

Victor, Jiménez; Paulo, Afonso - 2023

Transaction Cost Economics has been used in the healthcare context to discuss the make-or-buy dichotomy, focusing on minimizing production or governance costs, respectively. Nevertheless, it is important to recognize that there are other relevant costs, which influence these decisions in health...

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The role of integration between target costing and time-driven activity-based budgeting techniques in managing time and cost and its reflection in achieving competitive advantage

Al-Kawaz, Salah Mahdi Jawad; Al-Daami, Ahmed Naser Abbas; … - 2023

Traditional cost systems are no longer able to provide the appropriate information in line with the developments and changes of the contemporary and competitive business environments. However, with a vibrant change in the functioning of businesses today, such cost system features have also been...

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Cost management in the hospitality industry in the context of the economic crisis : necessity or strategy

Dobrotă, Gina Gilet; Gabroveanu, Emilia - 2023

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The impact of CEO political ideology on labor cost reductions and payout decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic

Bayat, Ali; Goergen, Marc; Koutroumpis, Panagiotis; … - 2025

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Strategic alignment between supply chain partners and cost stickiness of suppliers

Chiang, Chia-Hsin; Choy, Helen; Yang, Yan-Jie; Yeh, Shu-Ling - 2025

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AI-capable relationship marketing : shaping the future of customer relationships

Roy, Sanjit; Tehrani, Ali N.; Pandit, Ameet; … - 2025

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Trim the fat, gain the edge : lean supply chain activities for cost reduction and competitive advantage

Khawka, Zeyad Mustafa Hamed; Azmawani Abd Rahman; … - 2025

This research investigates the interrelationships between lean supply chain activities (LSCA), supply chain cost reduction (SCCR), and competitive advantage (CA) among Iraqi food and beverage SMEs. This study assessed the moderating effect of information technology (IT) on the relationship...

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Game theory framework for mitigating the cost pendulum in public construction projects

Giat, Yahel; Mitelman, Amichai - 2025

The coexistence of the winner's curse and cost overruns in the construction industry implies a cost pendulum in which the winning bid is undervalued, whereas the final payment to the contractor is overvalued. We posit that this results from a strategic interaction between three stakeholders: the...

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Asymmetric cost behavior and financial distress

Ahemed, Agha Mureed; Iqbal, Umer; Atif, Mian Muhammad - 2025

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Cost pass-through in the U.S. aviation industry

Dong, Chang; Atallah, Gamal; Galdo, Jose - 2025

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A comparative analysis of life cycle costs and emissions in Mae Sariang's microgrid energy scenarios

Bancha Yathip; Parnuwat Usapein; Chakphed Madtharad; … - 2025

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Cost modeling for pickup and delivery outsourcing in CEP operations : a multidimensional approach

Muharemović, Ermin; Kosovac, Amel; Begović, Muhamed; … - 2025

Background: The growth of parcel volumes in urban areas, largely driven by e-commerce, has increased the complexity of pickup and delivery operations. To meet demands for cost efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability, CEP (Courier, Express, and Parcel) operators increasingly outsource...

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Effects of effective ERP system utilization on enterprise economic sustainability through product life cycle cost control

Jaradat, Zaid; Al-Hawamleh, Ahmad; Marwan Altarawneh; … - 2025

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of effective enterprise resource planning (ERP) system utilization on enterprise economic sustainability through product life cycle cost control. Design/methodology/approach - Data were collected from key stakeholders in Jordanian...

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Formation of production cost by the methods of "Target costing" and "Kaizen costing" and their impact on the enterprise efficiency

Pererva, Petro; Chernyshenko, Olena; Ponomarov, Vladyslav; … - 2025

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Lean accounting tools and competitive advantage in Jordanian industrial companies

Al Shanti, Ayman Mohammad; Al-Refae, Khalil Mahmoud Ali; … - 2025

This study explores the impact of lean accounting tools-specifically value stream costing (VSC), target costing (TC), and kaizen costing (KCO)-on the competitive advantage (CA) of industrial companies in Jordan. We conducted an online survey targeting 400 managers across 32 companies, which...

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Volkswirtschaftliche Aspekte des Online-Medikamentenhandels : Bericht

Köppl-Turyna, Monika; Schwarzbauer, Wolfgang; … - 2025

In einer aktuellen Studie im Auftrag von Redcare Pharmacy/Shop Apotheke hat EcoAustria den volkswirtschaftlichen Einfluss des Online-Medikamentenhandels in Österreich untersucht. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass digitale Vertriebswege nicht nur die Medikamentenversorgung erleichtern, sondern auch...

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Cost optimisation of supply chains in the food industry : cost function modelling

Popa, Ion; Stănescu, Sorina-Geanina; Duică, Anișoara; … - 2025

The food industry faces complex challenges in managing supply chains, significantly affecting operational performance and costs. This paper explores the critical factors influencing the efficiency of food supply chains, such as product perishability, seasonality, climate change, and high...

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Integration of energy independence into marketing strategies of small and medium-sized enterprises : state support and profitability analysis

Adamovska, Viktoriia; Mishchuk, Ievgeniia; Porosla, Polina - 2025

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Cost estimation in major public projects' front-end phase : an empirical study on how to improve current practices

Berg, Helene; Strand Alfredsen Larsen, Anne; Klakegg, … - 2025

Cost estimates in the front-end phase of public projects are critical in ensuring the selection of good projects that provide value for society. In this study, we use theoretical perspectives of front-end and cost estimation under uncertainty to address the gap in project management research on...

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Value creation in project human resources by integrating training and allocation decisions

Arabzadeh, Ehsan; Ahmadi-Javid, Amir - 2025

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The challenges of cost control during the COVID-19 pandemic on the example of the company pro kolekt d.o.o

Sopta Ćorić, Martina; Rotter, Dino; Rajkovic, Irijana - 2022

The aim of the thesis Challenges of cost management during the COVID-19 pandemic on the example of the company Pro kolekt d.o.o. is to present an analysis of the report, focusing on cost management in the observed time period in 2019 and 2020. The analysis is focused on the current crisis caused...

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Improving organisational capabilities: a cost maturity model for enhanced intra- and inter-organisational performance

Magnacca, Fabio; Giannetti, Riccardo; Cinquini, Lino - 2024

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A machine learning study to improve the reliability of project cost estimates

Narbaev, Timur; Hazir, Öncü; Khamitova, Balzhan; … - 2024

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Optimal timing of major projects when time-to-build and investment cost are uncertain

Croutzet, Alexandre; Abdallah, Skander Ben; Ortmann, Janosch - 2024

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Can UK green hydrogen contract for difference (CfD) match the cost-saving success of renewable electricity?

Poudineh, Rahmatallah - 2024

Contract for difference (CfD) entered the hydrogen sector as a natural extension of their successful application in the electricity sector. In the UK, low carbon hydrogen CfDs are primarily focused on two key objectives: reducing the costs of hydrogen production and scaling up production...

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Assessing the asymmetric cost behavior in China

Shan, Yuxin; Richardson, Vernon J.; Cheng, Peng - 2024

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Green hydrogen : enabling measures roadmap for adoption in India

2024

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Impact of ABC method integration and target cost method on the reality of product profitability assessment

Galic, Katarina Potnik; Stavlic, Katarina; Funaric, … - 2024

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Gender differences in the attitudes toward cutting people vs pay

Yoon, Yeongjoon; Sengupta, Sukanya - 2024

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Cost management and working capital management : ebony and ivory in perfect harmony?

Berg, Terje; Gustafsson, Emil; Wahlstrøm, Ranik Raaen - 2024

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Keine Profite mit der Miete! : Strategien für eine bestandssichernde, nachhaltige und soziale Bewirtschaftung großer Wohnungsbestände

Holm, Andrej; Gerhardt, Sebastian; Scheller, David; … - 2024 - Redaktionsschluss: Mai 2024

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Energy cost reduction in the administrative building by the implementation of technical innovations in Slovakia

Teplická, Katarína; Khouri, Samer; Mehana, Ibrahim; … - 2024

The presented article investigates the effects of technical innovations in administrative buildings on the financial side of the business, with a main focus on reducing energy costs and energy consumption. The administrative buildings in a business contribute significantly to the business’s...

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The economic costs of orthopaedic services : a health system cost analysis of tertiary hospitals in a low-income country

Twea, Pakwanja; Watkins, David A.; Norheim, Ole Frithjof; … - 2024

Background Traumatic injuries are rising globally, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries, constituting 88% of the burden of surgically treatable conditions. While contributing to the highest burden, LMICs also have the least availability of resources to address this...

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A microcosting approach for planning and implementing community-based mental health prevention programs : what does it cost?

Roy, Sharmily; Brown, Henry Shelton; Blinn, Lisa Sanger; … - 2024

Background Estimating program costs when planning community-based mental health programs can be burden- some. Our aim was to retrospectively document the cost for the first year of planning and implementing Healthy Minds Healthy Communities (HMHC), a mental health promotion and prevention...

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Improving organisational capabilities : a cost maturity model for enhanced intra- and inter-organisational performance

Magnacca, Fabio; Giannetti, Riccardo; Cinquini, Lino - 2024

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Choice of cost reduction mode in a contract manufacturing supply chain with substitutable products

Yu, Yunlong; Xiao, Tiaojun; Chai, Caichun - 2024

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Influence of COVID-19 on asymmetric cost behavior and intellectual capital efficiency : a comparison of Australian and Chinese listed firms

Yang, Yiru; Chen, Deyu - 2024

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Experience curves for electrolysis technologies

Bello, Saheed; Reiner, David M. - 2024

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Optimizing emergency medical services : cost reduction and service efficiency

Puchit Phasuktham; Arunrat Sawettham; Kanatkit Thongpool; … - 2024

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A novel cost of quality simulation to better select bidders in public private partnerships projects

Jagtap, Milind; Mahajan, Darshan - 2024

Bidder selection is a complex procurement decision that often surfaces in most project-based industries. The widely preferred institutional logic of low-cost bidder causes quality-related issues and poor revenue generation in the operations and maintenance phase. Therefore, the present research...

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Project delivery performance : Insights from English roads major schemes

Chapman, Paul - 2024

Generally negative prevailing views of infrastructure delivery performance is sclerotic and in need of an evidence-based reappraisal. This study evaluated the project delivery performance of National Highways, the government company responsible for delivering England's road investment strategy...

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Wie viel kostet HR? : eine Untersuchung der HR-Kostenstruktur

Jochmann, Walter; Helfritz, Kai; Barth, Andrea Simone - 2024

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A fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making for optimizing supply chain aggregate production planning based on cost reduction and risk mitigation

Sutthibutr, Noppasorn; Hiraishi, Kunihiko; Navee Chiadamrong - 2024

In an increasingly complex and uncertain business environment, decision makers require robust strategies for supply chain aggregate production planning that account for the interdependencies and coordination across multiple echelons of the supply chain network. Traditional approaches often...

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Strategic procurement in the 21ˢᵗ century business and its impact on corporate performance of firms in the Nigerian manufacturing sector

Yusuf, Ismaila; Saka, Kadir Anifowose; Yisa, Yusuf … - 2024

Procurement plays a crucial role in every business organisation, yet many local enterprises in Nigeria face significant challenges in implementing efficient procurement strategies. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of strategic procurement on the performance of Lafarge Cement...

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Innovative management accounting methods : knowledge and use in the best companies

Marques, Lanna Mara Araújo; Machado, Maria João … - 2024

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Financing constraints, internal control quality and cost stickiness

Chen, Yufeng; Ma, Yanbai - 2021

Managers think that retaining resources is more effective than rebuilding resources after exhausting them. However, financing constraints have brought great uncertainty to this resource decision-making implemented by managers. Data of manufacturing listed firms in China from 2009 to 2017 are...

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A model of product life cycle cost management based on the example of the spartan multimedia shooting training system

Swiderski, Waldemar; Rolek, Wieslawa - 2021

Cost management is a process that contributes to increases in efficiency that have an impact on a finished product. Comprehensive cost management uses information that is created by the cost accounting system and new concepts of measurement and valuation of product manufacturing costs. This...

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