Cost Management Strategy: Application of Activity Based Costing Method to Optimize Cost Prices

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Rina Indrayani
Ferry Koesindratmono
Herman Ruswan Suwarman
Nia Yunita

Abstract

A shoe manufacturer is struggling with high COGS, making it less competitive due to inaccurate cost allocation from traditional pricing methods. This study explores the Activity-Based Costing (ABC) method as a more precise approach to assigning costs based on actual activities and resource usage. Comparing both methods, traditional costs for flat shoes and heels are IDR 64,195 and IDR 100,545, while ABC calculations show lower costs of IDR 62,958 and IDR 98,700—resulting in savings of IDR 1,237 and IDR 1,845. These findings highlight how ABC improves cost accuracy, enhances efficiency, and supports a more competitive pricing strategy. Additionally, it helps identify non-value-added activities, ultimately boosting profitability and strengthening the company’s position in the footwear industry.

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How to Cite
Indrayani, R., Koesindratmono, F., Suwarman, H. R., & Yunita, N. (2025). Cost Management Strategy: Application of Activity Based Costing Method to Optimize Cost Prices . Enrichment : Journal of Management, 14(6), 1129-1136. https://doi.org/10.35335/enrichment.v14i6.2184

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Indrayani, R., Suwarman, H., & Aidil, D. (2023). Feasibility Analysis of Coffee Processing Business in Cijambu Sumedang. Jurnal Riset Bisnis Dan Manajemen, 16(1), 19–27. https://doi.org/10.23969/jrbm.v16i1.6391
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Noviasari, E., & Alamsyah, R. (2020). Peranan Perhitungan Harga Pokok Produksi Pendekatan Full Costing Dalam Menentukan Harga Jual Dengan Metode Cost Plus Pricing. Jurnal Ilmiah Akuntansi Kesatuan, 8(1), 17–26. https://doi.org/10.37641/jiakes.v8i1.287
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Santoso, R. A., Syaputra, A., Raharja, B. O. O., & ... (2024). Analisis Literature Review Tentang Efektivitas Perencanaan Dan Pengendalian Anggaran Biaya Produksi Di Perusahaan. NJMS : Nusantara Journal of Multidisciplinary Science, 1(6), 333–341. https://jurnal.intekom.id/index.php/njms/article/view/309%0Ahttps://jurnal.intekom.id/index.php/njms/article/download/309/267
Santoso, Y., & Priantinah, D. (2016). Pengaruh Profitabilitas , Ukuran Perusahaan, Struktur Aktiva, Likuiditas, dan Growth Opportunity Terhadap Struktur Modal Perusahaan. Jurnal Profita, 4(3), 1–17. https://journal.student.uny.ac.id/ojs/index.php/profita/article/view/5636/5382
Sianturi, T., Hutasoit, R., Hutajulu, D., & Siallagan, H. (2024). Analisis Biaya Berdasarkan Aktivitas Serta Perbandingan Terhadap Penghitungan Biaya Berdasarkan Tradisional (Konvensional). Indonesian Research Journal on Education, 4(3), 417–421. https://doi.org/10.31004/irje.v4i3.806
Wendy Kala Tikupadang dan, C. A. P. (2020). Vol 1 No 2 (2020): Paulus Journal of Accounting (PJA). 1(2), 45–53.