#  Activity-Based Cost Analysis for Procurement 

 



The Field Lab partnered with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to examine procurement processes and associated costs, including how procurement activities contribute to overall operating expenses.



 

 ### Project Partner

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority  
Brian Shortsleeve, Chief Administrator  
Michael Abramo, Chief Financial Officer



 

 ### Project Summary

Students worked with MBTA staff to review procurement workflows, approval processes, and associated cost structures within the agency.



 

 ### Areas of Focus

The team examined procurement workflows and approval processes, activity-based costs associated with materials and services, and opportunities to improve efficiency and cost transparency. The analysis focused on documenting procurement workflows, costs, and related process considerations.



 

  

 

 

 

 



 

 See also:- [ MBTA ](/city-agency/mbta)
- [ MLD-412: Greater Boston Advanced Applied Field Lab ](/course/mld-412-greater-boston-advanced-applied-field-lab)
- [ Student Projects Library ](/page-type-library/student-projects-library)
- [ Fiscal, Operational and Budgetary Analysis ](/policy-areas/fiscal-operational-and-budgetary-analysis)
- [ 2017 ](/year/2017)