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This study analyses the application of the Activity-Based Costing (ABC) system in the manufacturing sector with the main objective of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of company operations compared to conventional cost accounting approaches. The ABC method links costs with relevant activities, thus giving a more realistic cost allocation that assists firms in identifying their inefficient costs and improves the quality of managerial decisions. This research applies the SLR approach in identifying, evaluating, and summarizing findings from various studies on ABC implementation. The search process has been carried out through the Google Scholar database, while the period of search concern is 2019 - 2024. Therefore, from the initial outcome of 588 articles retrieved, only 31 articles with the inclusion requirements were selected to be analyzed in depth. The findings show that companies using the ABC method have superior financial performance and competitiveness compared to those using traditional methods. Although the implementation of ABC requires a significant initial investment, the long-term benefits in the form of efficiency and more optimal resource management contribute greatly to the sustainability of manufacturing companies in the global market.

As business complexity and global competition intensify, the limitations of traditional cost accounting systems in providing relevant information for strategic decision-making become increasingly apparent. This has driven the adoption of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and subsequently Activity-Based Management (ABM), which have evolved as vital tools to accurately allocate costs based on activities and transform this information into value-enhancing and efficiency-improving strategies. This study aims to map the landscape, influence, and visibility of ABC and ABM publications through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer. The research method involves a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) for data collection and screening from 488 publications (2023-2025) indexed in Scopus from Google Scholar, followed by data analysis and visualization of co-authorship and keyword co-occurrence networks. The analysis results show the dominance of core concepts such as "activity-based costing/management," "activity," "costing," and "management" as the foundation of research. Identified thematic clusters include the basic applications of ABC and its impact on performance, managerial aspects of ABM, efficiency, and the challenges and benefits of implementation. Temporal trends indicate a shift in the focus of recent research towards the strategic and managerial contributions of ABM/ABC in enhancing efficiency, supporting decision-making, and driving organizational performance. Density visualizations confirm research "hotspots" in these areas, while also highlighting potential research gaps for the future. The conclusion demonstrates the continuous relevance of ABC and ABM as adaptive cost and performance management tools, as well as the evolution of the discipline continually adapting to modern business's strategic needs, guiding researchers and practitioners for further exploration.