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CAM-I PBM Research

Current Articles on CAM-I PBM Research

A Roadmap to help your Organization become Process-based

To be Released Summer 2008; Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance

 To improve the odds of success in becoming process-based, the CAM-I Process Based Management (PBM) program has developed an Implementation Roadmap. This roadmap will guide organizations in their pursuit of becoming process based, and enhance their likelihood of sustaining success.
PBM and PEMM CAM-I Whitepaper August 2007 A white paper comparing the PBM Assessment to Hammer's Process Enterprise and Maturity Model (PEMM)
PBM at work in an organization Cost Management Sept/Oct 2006 This article shows how an organization would apply the models in the Process Based Management Loop, and how the models interact and support each other
Beyond Process Improvement: The pathway to Process-based Management CMA Canada June/July 2006 Organizations now need to step up with more change- integrated improvement. Management Accountants should be leading the way.
The Power of Collaboration CMA Magazine, February 2006 International collaborative research offers companies opportunities to gain insight into best practices in management first-hand. CMA Canada is supporting such efforts as a program partner with the Consortium for Advanced Management International in the CAM-I Process Based Management Program.
Process Excellence IMA Strategic Finance Publication, Streetwise section; February 2006 A review of the book "Process Based Management: A Foundation for Business Excellence" , which was published by the CAM-I Process Based Management program in April 2005.
The Process Based Management Loop

Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance; January 2005

 This article shows how an organization would apply the models in the Process Based Management Loop, and how the models interact and support each other
     
PBM- The Road to Excellence Cost Management January 2003 An overview of process-based management, an evolving management model that addresses many of the challenges facing organizations today.

CAM-I CMS Research

Current Articles on CAM-I CMS Research:

ABCs of Batch Processing

Journal of Accountancy Aug 2007

 Reviews different types of batch activities and how they would be handled under traditional accounting and ABC.
The Challenge of Profitability Measurement Banking Strategies; Nov/Dec 2006 Article lauds the work being done at CAM-I . "We want to develop a framework that can be used cross-industry as a way for companies, including banks, to assess competence and maturity in this area of performance measurement."
Core values CMA Magazine March 2006, by Alan Vercio and Lee Champion, Bank of America Buying software is not the first step in an ABC project plan, or in any other type of upgrading process. Core values are at the heart of any project planning process. The challenge is determining what these are. An example of how Bank of America views its core values for ABC helps explain the process
The Power of Collaboration CMA Magazine , February 2006 by Pat Dowdle, Todd Scaletta, and Ashok Vadgama) International collaborative research offers companies opportunities to gain insight into best practices in management first-hand. CMA Canada is supporting such efforts as a program partner with the Consortium for Advanced Management International in the ATI/CAM-I Process Based Management Program.
Process Excellence IMA Strategic Finance Publication, Streetwise section; February 2006) A review of the book "Process Based Management: A Foundation for Business Excellence" , which was published by the CAM-I Process Based Management program in April 2005.
Activity Based Management: Improving Processes and Profitability--Chapter 2. Historical Perspective By Brian Plowman Develin & Partners Costs have been addressed in many ways in businesses, although traditional practice had formed around the major manufacturing sectors. The key problems with trying to get accurate product costs started to gain the attention of a body called CAM-I (Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing - International). This body researches all aspects of the manufacturing sector in its struggle to come to terms with the changes that modern methods had introduced.
Three Innovations in Cost Accounting Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance (May/June 2005), co-written by long time CAM-I member Alan Vercio This article, discusses three innovations over the years in cost management. Leading-edge cost management does not necessarily mean the latest "alphabet soup" solution or yet another vendor's software solution. The foundation for useful and relevant cost measurement has a long and time tested history.
     
International On-Line Scorecard Study   CAM-I is a sponsor of this study about understanding the use and adoption of scorecarding around the world. It is the second phase of a three phase project. There have been many articles already written and published about the first phase of the project (The use and adoption of scorecarding in North America). http://graziadio.pepperdine.edu/shaps

Management Related Resources

CAM-I has compiled this list of resources to help in further development and research, in advanced cost, Process and Performance management and process based controls.

CPA Canada
We represent leading strategic financial management professionals who integrate accounting expertise with advanced management skills to achieve business success

https://www.cpacanada.ca/

Intelligent Manufacturing Systems

Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (IMS) International is a non-profit industry-led program established to advance manufacturing and help manufacturers research and adopt the next generation of manufacturing and processing technologies through the ManuVation program. The IMS program provides the framework and support for facilitating international workshops, forums, research, and dissemination of information among large business enterprises, small-to-medium enterprises, universities, and research institutions. IMS is the creator and premier sponsor of the World Manufacturing Forum (WMF). The organization offers workshops, project coaching services, ManuVation 4.0 guides, and is an international collaborative environment for a robust exchange of ideas and synergy creation.

https://www.ims.org/

www.worldmanufacturingforum.org

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

ICWAE is a professional membership organisation that promotes, develops and supports chartered accountants and students across the world. In 2019, it has over 181,000 members and students in 148 countries. In 2018, 8,821 students joined the ICAEW[5] - the highest ever figure. The ICAEW was established by royal charter in 1880

https://www.icaew.com/

American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC)

Co-sponsor of three Activity Based Costing Best Practice Studies. Home of the International Benchmarking Clearinghouse.

https://www.apqc.org/

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

One of our frequent partners, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Co-sponsors of our annual Cost Management Industry Symposium and our Target Costing Best Practice Study.

https://www.aicpa.org/

 

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Newsletters

CMS Newsletters

Volume 1 Issue 1 July 2007 Current Research in the SIG's List of CAM-I Training available
  Issue 2 October 2007 Status from the SIG's
Volume 2 Issue 1 January 2008 Status from the SIG's
  Issue 2 April 2008 Status from the SIG's

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