Made available in DSpace on 2010-04-20T20:14:37Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 1992-11-27T00:00:00Z / Apresenta um sistema de gerenciamento de custos para o novo ambiente de fabricação, que caracteriza-se pela concorrência acirrada, utilização de medernas tecnologias e filosofias de fabricação e conceitos avançados de gerenciamento. Este sistema tem três dimensões, um modelo contábil, medidas de desempenho e gerenciamento de investimento, integrando estes aspectos. Ilustra estas inovações contábeis e tecnológicas com o enfoque do gerenciamento de custos japoneses. / The proposal of this project is to present a cost management system. We have presented the tradicional cost accounting system and its shortcomings in the new environment of manufacturing consisting of advanced manufacturing technology and philosophies and intense competition leading to its substitution by the cost management approach. This approach provides a wider and more practical vision in considering cost information in strategic decision-making. Cost management systems are based on three points accounting model, performance measures and investment management. The main aim of this system is to help companies to produce competitive goods and services in terms of price, high quality, low cost and delivery deadlines. This system by its characteristics of relevance and timing, helps companies in their search for excellence.