Conclusion
This research provides some of the first empirical evidence of the use of management accounting and control
practices in a lean manufacturing environment. It appears
that as the implementation of a lean manufacturing strategy intensifies, the organization simplifies its internal
accounting reporting system, eliminates inventory tracking and overhead allocations, and increases its use of
VSC. We also find that the presence of top management
support for change in production strategies motivates
firms to reduce their emphasis on inventory tracking as
the extent of lean manufacturing increases.