Distributor Management ConsultingThis distributor case study focuses on a Cogent Analytics client, a full-service commercial truck dealership in the southeastern United States, with total … [Read more...] about Distributor Case Study – Business Leadership Transition
Manufacturer Case Study – Business Process Management
Manufacturer Management ConsultingThis business process management case study is about a manufacturer providing custom metal fabrication and parts assembly located in Indianapolis, IN. … [Read more...] about Manufacturer Case Study – Business Process Management
How To Be A Successful Entrepreneur With Adam Torres
In this podcast, Adam Torres from Mission Matters speaks with CEO Rob Braiman about the important steps in an entrepreneur’s journey.Rob and Adam discuss the Cogent Analytics Profit Platform, … [Read more...] about How To Be A Successful Entrepreneur With Adam Torres
Strategic Planning for Factory Objectives Case Study
Client InformationMiddle Size Factory Company in Modular Containers Market.There is a market of making containers into offices, warehouses, country homes, among other uses. This market has … [Read more...] about Strategic Planning for Factory Objectives Case Study
Fostering Organizational Accountability
Cogent Analytics Project Director John McNichols, recently wrote an article titled, “Fostering Organizational Accountability” to provide insight on how to create a structured work environment in a … [Read more...] about Fostering Organizational Accountability
Supply Chain Management and Operational Procedures Case Study
CLIENT INFORMATIONTrucking is responsible for most of the overland freight movement in the United States, with the market being worth 791.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2019. Trucking is … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Management and Operational Procedures Case Study
A Brave New World – Working From Home
Cogent Analytics Project Director, Pete Villari, recently wrote an article titled, “A Brave New World – Working From Home” to provide insight on how to create a positive work environment while working … [Read more...] about A Brave New World – Working From Home
Up My Influence With Josh Elledge & Rob Braiman
Up My Influence, hosted by founder and CEO, Josh Elledge welcomes CEO of Cogent Analytics, Rob Braiman. Together, Elledge and Braiman dive into the mission of Cogent Analytics and talk about the … [Read more...] about Up My Influence With Josh Elledge & Rob Braiman
The Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur
The Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur is a business-oriented podcast dedicated to ask CEO’s what type of legacy they want to leave behind. Timmy Bauer, host of The Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur, devotes his … [Read more...] about The Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur
Case Study of Seafood Import Company In Columbus Ohio
This case study was made as this client started with a concept and then systematically built his company to a thriving operation. However, as any business owner knows, the path to success is not an … [Read more...] about Case Study of Seafood Import Company In Columbus Ohio
Successful Business Owners Don’t Worry About Profit
Published By Industry TodayCogent Analytics Project Director, Leo Banjo, recently wrote an article titled, ‘Successful Business Owners Don’t Worry About Profit' to provide valuable insight … [Read more...] about Successful Business Owners Don’t Worry About Profit
Entrepreneurs on Fire with John Lee Dumas
In this podcast, Rob Braiman shares his previous experience in the consulting industry and how it drove him to start his own consulting firm. Along with his history, he discusses other various topics … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurs on Fire with John Lee Dumas
Influential Entrepreneurs with Rob Braiman
Mike Saunders, marketing strategist, member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and host of Influential Entrepreneurs, speaks to President of Cogent Analytics, Rob Braiman.Cogent Analytics, LLC … [Read more...] about Influential Entrepreneurs with Rob Braiman
Business Talk Radio Series with Rob Braiman
CEO of Cogent Analytics, Rob Braiman host Business Talk Radio an exclusive four part series focusing on comprehensive business topics to improve efficiencies, revenue, and profit.Cogent … [Read more...] about Business Talk Radio Series with Rob Braiman
How to Align Sales Strategy Across the Organization
Published by Industry today.Cogent Analytics Project Director, Paul Batista, recently wrote an article that was published by Industry Today. The article titled, “How to Align Sales … [Read more...] about How to Align Sales Strategy Across the Organization
A Lesson in Finding the Root Cause of Declining Productivity
(Broaden Your Perspective)A credit card processing operation made an expensive investment in upgrading its remittance system hardware and software to process customer payments. The new system was … [Read more...] about A Lesson in Finding the Root Cause of Declining Productivity
Planning and Scheduling Improves Productivity
Planning and SchedulingPlanning and scheduling are different but united aspects of managing a power station that produces energy. Planning chiefly deals with selecting the appropriate strategies … [Read more...] about Planning and Scheduling Improves Productivity
Effective Communication
Managing and Organizing PeopleIn today’s work environment leaders must be cognizant about “what” and “how” they deliver information through different modes of communication. The act of … [Read more...] about Effective Communication
Managing Incentives for Better Performance
Published by Constructor Magazine.Cogent Analytics Project Director, Gerald Vogl, recently wrote an article that was published by Constructor Magazine. The article titled, Managing … [Read more...] about Managing Incentives for Better Performance
Recession Ready – A Webinar in Partnership with ABC
During unprecedented times, business owners searching for answers on how to maintain and even create reliable revenue for their business during a down market.Rob Braiman, CEO of Cogent … [Read more...] about Recession Ready – A Webinar in Partnership with ABC
Profit Platform® with Diane Helbig
Diane Helbig host of “Accelerate Your Business Growth” invites Rob Braiman to discuss Cogent Analytics Profit Platform and how it applies to the success of a business and its performance. … [Read more...] about Profit Platform® with Diane Helbig
The Sounds Of Safety
Published by Occupational Health and SafetyCogent Analytics Project Director, Rodney Shuck, recently wrote an article that was published by Occupational Health and Safety. The article titled, … [Read more...] about The Sounds Of Safety
Brain & Brand Show With Rob Braiman
Timothy Webster visits the Cogent Analytics office to meet the staff, and interview Cogent Analytics CEO and Founder, Rob Braiman as part of his American Entrepreneur Series. In this episode, Rob … [Read more...] about Brain & Brand Show With Rob Braiman
Accounting and Organizational Structure Tell The Story
Even though a business may be profitable, it is essential to know which areas of a business are profitable, and the areas in which the company may be running at a deficit. Understanding the … [Read more...] about Accounting and Organizational Structure Tell The Story
How Great Businesses Measure Business Development
In this podcast, JV Crum III speaks with CEO of the business management consulting firm Cogent Analytics Rob Braiman about the importance of measuring key performance indicators, especially when it … [Read more...] about How Great Businesses Measure Business Development
Building A Culture Around Quality
Published by IndustryWeekLarry Scarborough, Senior Project Director at Cogent Analytics and recently published in IndustryWeek, writes about building a culture around quality:Part of … [Read more...] about Building A Culture Around Quality
Bonuses vs. Incentives Compensation
Financial compensation is extremely important for any employee. For an employer, it's difficult to evaluate the differences between bonuses and incentives for compensation. Furthermore, business … [Read more...] about Bonuses vs. Incentives Compensation
Sales Management Helps Businesses Grow
When a client was faced with stagnating sales metrics after maintaining steady growth for 20 years. Cogent Analytics was able to help them increase their sales through better sales management. This … [Read more...] about Sales Management Helps Businesses Grow
Cash Flow to Improve Quality Of Life
Small business owners always have a lot on their plate, which causes stress away from the office. The following case study illustrates how Cogent Analytics was able to increase the quality of life for … [Read more...] about Cash Flow to Improve Quality Of Life
Transforming Small Businesses
Professional Speaker and member of the Professional Speaking Association, Tony Winyard and Rob Braiman discuss a wide variety of topics to help clients achieve the best practices for their … [Read more...] about Transforming Small Businesses
Honorably Representing Small Business
The Daily Grind Podcast, hosted by author and former professional athlete Colin Morgan, was inspired by helping others make progress through the practice of daily behaviors. It's his goal, to help all … [Read more...] about Honorably Representing Small Business
Operations Improvement can Increase Profitability
In this Case Study, Cogent Analytics discusses how a client was experiencing issues with their operations and work flow, which caused them to be severely inefficient and miss deadlines and back up … [Read more...] about Operations Improvement can Increase Profitability
Time Tracking For Increased Efficiency in Production
The use of time tracking is important for measuring production, it allows for increased efficiency, productivity and increased profits. This case study focuses on a situation where a Cogent Client did … [Read more...] about Time Tracking For Increased Efficiency in Production
Businesses Can Excel Even in the Owners Absence
What would happen if you were suddenly not able to be a part of your businesses day-to-day operations? The question is often asked, “What would happen if you were hit by a bus today?” What follows is … [Read more...] about Businesses Can Excel Even in the Owners Absence
Small Business Mistakes to Avoid
Tom Morkes, an entrepreneur, business leader, and host of In The Trenches podcast, features CEO of Cogent Analytics, Rob Braiman.Cogent Analytics, LLC is a business management consulting firm … [Read more...] about Small Business Mistakes to Avoid
7 Steps to Increase Productivity
Published by Contractor MagazineHenrique Dos Santos, Senior Project Director at Cogent Analytics and recently published in Contractor Magazine, writes about seven steps to increase productivity … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to Increase Productivity
Do Not Settle For Average
In this recent episode, Gorman hosts CEO of Cogent Analytics, Rob Braiman. Together, they discuss important topics including focusing on profit first in business and not settling for average as a … [Read more...] about Do Not Settle For Average
12 Steps to Increase Business Productivity
Published by Contracting Business.Senior Project Manager, Henrique Dos Santos, writes about new innovative ways to increase business productivity for your business. There are twelve steps to … [Read more...] about 12 Steps to Increase Business Productivity
Managing Profit First
The Entrepreneur Way is a business oriented podcast dedicated to help entrepreneurs succeed through the struggles and hardship of entrepreneurism. Neil Ball, host of The Entrepreneur Way, devotes his … [Read more...] about Managing Profit First
How Great Businesses Are Born: Conscious Millionaire
Conscious Millionaire Network has over 1,800 episodes and over 12 million Listeners in 190 countries! Host of the Conscious Millionaire Show, JV Crum III engages with numerous successful entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about How Great Businesses Are Born: Conscious Millionaire
10 Steps to Improve Your Sales Team
Published by Contractor MagazineHenrique Dos Santos, Senior Project Director at Cogent Analytics, writes about the importance of improving sales in business. Read here as Dos Santos provides 10 … [Read more...] about 10 Steps to Improve Your Sales Team
Monitoring Costs and Losses to Improve Savings
THE CLIENT: The client owns an environmental remediation company with annual revenue of over 2 million. The owner started the business in 1994 with two other partners. Each initially … [Read more...] about Monitoring Costs and Losses to Improve Savings
When Just-In-Time is Just-Not-Right
THE CLIENT: The Client is a Tier 1 Supplier in the Material Handling Industry. The plant works four, ten-hour shifts each week. Additionally, the plant must maintain a 98% on-time delivery … [Read more...] about When Just-In-Time is Just-Not-Right
How Company Values Improve Your Bottom Line
Internationally recognized business leader and award-winning speaker, Diane Helbig speaks with President of Cogent Analytics, Rob Braiman. While strategies and business principles are important, it's … [Read more...] about How Company Values Improve Your Bottom Line
Breakfast Leadership Podcast
Michael Levitt, CEO of Breakfast Leadership Inc. and Host of the Breakfast Leadership podcast speaks with President and CEO of Cogent Analytics, Rob Braiman.Listen here as Levitt and Braiman have … [Read more...] about Breakfast Leadership Podcast
How to Achieve Long Term Profitability
Dr. Jürgen Strauss, marketing strategist, chief innovator, and host of InnovaBuzz speaks to President of Cogent Analytics, Rob Braiman. Listen here as Strauss and Braiman speak in depth about … [Read more...] about How to Achieve Long Term Profitability
Strategic Planning Leads to Increases in Sales
THE CLIENT: This client is a custom woodworking company whose primary business was serving retail shoe companies making display racks for shoes in their stores. They had three main customers … [Read more...] about Strategic Planning Leads to Increases in Sales
Targeting the Problem Leads to Million Dollar Profit
THE CLIENT: The company was a septic tank installer in the Carolinas. It was run by two brothers who had bought it from their dad. The majority of their business involved installations in … [Read more...] about Targeting the Problem Leads to Million Dollar Profit
Instituting Budget and Sales Goals for Increased Revenue
THE CLIENT: The client was a sandblasting and painting company. The Company specialized in painting both the inside and outside of private and municipal water tanks. It was owned by a single … [Read more...] about Instituting Budget and Sales Goals for Increased Revenue
Improvements in Management, Analysis, and Performance
THE CLIENT: This particular business, the local site of a sub-assembly manufacturer, was a bit of hustle and bustle in a sleepy village. The gravel roads fooled most, but if you looked past … [Read more...] about Improvements in Management, Analysis, and Performance
