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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
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,…
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Strategy for Success – 7-8 Figure Special Series: How to Grow and Scale Your Business with Rob Braiman
Mission Matters Show host Adam Torres, speaks with Cogent Analytics CEO, Rob Braiman about the important steps taken in a entrepreneur’s journey.
Should You Be Cross-Docking?
Have you ever thought during your inventory management day, “Man, I think I could take the products off the truck in receiving and send them straight out on the shipping side?” Well, many people have and do. This practice is called cross-docking, and there are several ways to implement it. Cross-docking is a strategy especially…
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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