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At Cogent Analytics, our team of business advisors have all run businesses of their own. As a result, we speak with true business experience and first-hand industry knowledge. Our Business Resource Center is full of useful information and business management tools for any size company. Provided directly from our experts, Cogent’s business tools will support you on the path toward growth and sustained profitability. These free business resources and management tools consist of informational articles, strategic processes, business case studies, podcasts, and more.
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Business Knowledge Center Articles
Cost Optimization for Profitability and Longevity
Baking A Million Cupcakes Won’t Make You a Millionaire, But Understanding Your Cost of Goods Sold Will It is natural to wonder about the cost of doing business with products we see stocked on the shelf every day. The famed “entrepreneurial curse” strikes when I least expect it, especially when I go out to eat.…
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Improving Operational Systems: A Guide to Sustainable Business Growth
In today’s competitive business landscape, operational systems are the backbone of scalability and profitability. According to a U.S. Bank study, 82% of business failures are due to cash flow issues, many of which stem from inefficient operations, poor forecasting, and lack of scalable systems. For privately held businesses, this can be the difference between thriving…
A Small Business S.M.A.R.T. Case Study
S.M.A.R.T., KPIs, and Balanced Scorecards The concept of S.M.A.R.T. goals and objectives has been evident in business practices since 1981. These ideas first came to light in the article “There’s a S.M.A.R.T. Way to Write Management Goals and Objectives” 1 by George Doran, Arthur Miller, and James Cunningham. The “S.M.A.R.T.” acronym stands for Specific, Measurable,…
Business Case Studies
A Small Business S.M.A.R.T. Case Study
S.M.A.R.T., KPIs, and Balanced Scorecards The concept of S.M.A.R.T. goals and objectives has been evident in business practices since 1981. These ideas first came to light in the article “There’s a S.M.A.R.T. Way to Write Management Goals and Objectives” 1 by George Doran, Arthur Miller, and James Cunningham. The “S.M.A.R.T.” acronym stands for Specific, Measurable,…
Case Study: Strategic Overhaul and Cost Savings at a Mid-Western Electricity Generating Station
Introduction In this case study, we examine the transformation of operational processes at a 755 MWe coal-fired electricity generating station in the Midwestern United States. The facility, featuring four turbine steam generators, faced significant challenges that impacted its bottom line due to inefficient outage management and procurement practices. This case study details the challenges, solutions…
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Distributor Case Study – Business Leadership Transition
Distributor Case Study: Management consulting transitioned a truck dealership’s business leadership & improved reporting systems with KPI’s.
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