Cogna Management Solutions Inc.

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We have worked with small, medium and large manufacturers on a variety of business issues relating to relocation, process improvement, performance measurement, applications for government grants as well as costing and pricing issues. Process Improvement of Assembly Operations A review of operations for a commercial cooking equipment manufacturer. Issues concerning plant layout, production scheduling, inventory management and management information systems were identified. Recommendations included an assessment of whether "just-in-time" principles could be effectively implemented in the organization's operations. Read more about Cogna's Process Improvement services Customer and Product Profitability Measurement Revenue and cost study for a yarn and thread manufacturer to determine the profitability of products and customers. The study used activity-based costing methods to allocate administrative, marketing, production scheduling, manufacturing and distribution operations to selected product and customer segments. Other analysis included ascertainment of value-adding processes, estimations of the cost of quality and estimation of end-to-end business processes. Read more about Cogna's Costing and Pricing services Costing and Pricing of Servies for a Clothing Manufacturer A study to determine the cost structure and develop a pricing formula for a small clothing manufacturer. Variable and fixed costs were reviewed and analyzed to assist management in pricing new contracts. Read more about Cogna's Costing and Pricing services Business Planning and Relocation A study to determine the feasibility of relocating manufacturing operations for a Canadian food processor. This study included review and analysis of the manufacturing costs associated with a specific product line. Comparable labor and facilities costs were collected for the new location and compared to the current location to assess viability of the location. Read more about Cogna's Costing and Pricing services Scientific Research and Experimental Development Submissions Preparation of Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax claims for a large Canadian automotive manufacturer and a medium sized life insurance company. Read more about Cogna's Costing and Pricing services Tariff Setting for a Large Utility Assistance and advisory services to a large pulp and paper manufacturer who was negotiating water utility rates with its major supplier. Analysis consisted of reviewing the costing and pricing methodology and assisting the client to formulate a strategy to negotiate lower water rates. Read more about Cogna's Costing and Pricing services Toronto, Canada T. +1 905.665.7884 F. +1 905.248.3594 E. INFO@COGNAONLINE.COM

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