Hi ! Can you locate an article that discusses one of these topics such as the value chain, target costing, activity-based management, cost of quality management, and just-in-time inventory? Provide a brief summary and analysis of the article, and explain how it relates to these following studies below:

1. Define the value chain and describe its basic components.

2. Distinguish between non-value-added and value-added activities.

3. Explain how activity-based management is related to activity-based costing.

4. Explain the nature and goals of a just-in -time (JIT) manufacturing system.