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How Intelligent Business Strategies Cut Costs and Drive Sustainability in 2025

In an era where sustainability is more than just a corporate buzzword, organisations are under increasing pressure to track and minimise their carbon footprint, comply with evolving regulations, and align with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals. At OSSM, we are committed to helping businesses achieve sustainability targets without compromising on performance or profitability. 

Through our partnership with Simble, a leader in energy management technology, we offer cutting-edge solutions that not only enhance energy efficiency but also integrate seamlessly with NetSuite. By leveraging Simble’s CarbonView and SimbleSense tools, businesses can adopt intelligent business strategies for sustainability—improving reporting accuracy, reducing waste, and making informed decisions that lead to long-term cost savings. When combined with NetSuite ERP benefits, these tools provide a powerful solution for optimising financial and operational efficiency. In this blog, we’ll explore how these innovative tools work, the benefits of integrating them with NetSuite, and how they can help businesses drive both sustainability and financial efficiency.

Why Sustainability Matters for Businesses Today 

Before exploring the technological tools, it’s important to understand why sustainability is a key driver of business success in 2025. Investors, customers, and stakeholders are increasingly holding businesses accountable for their environmental impact, making ESG initiatives a critical aspect of long-term success. 

By adopting smarter energy management solutions, businesses can: 

Reduce operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and optimising energy use 

• Ensure compliance with national and international sustainability regulations 

• Improve their competitive advantage by demonstrating a commitment to ESG initiatives 

• Enhance financial reporting accuracy by incorporating sustainability data into business performance metrics 

CarbonView: A Smarter Way to Manage Carbon Emissions 

Understanding and managing carbon emissions is crucial for businesses looking to meet sustainability targets. Simble’s CarbonView provides a centralised platform to monitor, measure, and report on carbon footprints across multiple locations. By automating utility data entry and enhancing sustainability tracking, businesses can: 

 Ensure compliance with environmental standards and regulations 

 Identify areas for emissions reduction and energy savings 

 Gain actionable insights through automated reporting and analytics 

CarbonView’s intelligent analytics not only help businesses track carbon emissions but also provide visibility into energy consumption trends. This allows decision-makers to implement more effective sustainability initiatives while also identifying cost-saving opportunities. By consolidating data from multiple sources, businesses gain a holistic view of their environmental impact, making it easier to set realistic reduction targets and track progress. 

Another advantage of CarbonView is its ability to validate utility bills, ensuring that businesses are only paying for the energy they use. This feature not only improves financial oversight but also helps in identifying billing discrepancies that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. 

SimbleSense: Real-Time Energy Insights for Smarter Decisions 

For businesses with high energy consumption – such as manufacturing, logistics, and retail, understanding usage patterns is essential to reducing waste and lowering operational costs. SimbleSense provides real-time energy monitoring, enabling businesses to: 

 Detect inefficiencies and hidden energy costs 

 Leverage IoT-powered sensors to track energy use across assets 

 Automate energy-saving actions based on demand 

By offering a live view of energy consumption, SimbleSense helps businesses take immediate action to optimise energy use – whether through turning off idle equipment, reducing peak-time consumption, or integrating renewable energy solutions. The result? Lower costs, improved efficiency, and a more sustainable business model. 

Additionally, SimbleSense enables businesses to forecast future energy consumption based on historical data. This predictive capability allows organisations to make informed decisions about energy procurement, reducing exposure to fluctuating energy prices. With this level of insight, businesses can negotiate better contracts with energy providers and optimise their energy sourcing strategies. 

Why Integrate Simble with NetSuite?  

Combining Simble’s powerful tools with NetSuite allows businesses to unify financial, operational, and sustainability data within a single cloud-based platform, offering: 

• Comprehensive Sustainability Reporting: Businesses can align sustainability efforts with financial performance, tracking carbon reductions alongside cost savings. 

• Improved Compliance and Risk Management: Automated reporting ensures adherence to evolving ESG regulations while reducing manual errors. 

• Enhanced Decision-Making: By consolidating energy usage data with financial metrics, organisations can optimise resource allocation and drive efficiency. 

By integrating sustainability data into NetSuite, businesses can generate reports that not only fulfil compliance requirements but also provide transparency for stakeholders. Investors and customers are increasingly demanding detailed ESG disclosures, and having a unified platform for sustainability and financial reporting simplifies this process. 

How OSSM and Simble Can Help Future-Proof Your Business  

Sustainability is no longer a choice, it’s a necessity. Businesses that fail to take action risk falling behind in a market that increasingly values environmental responsibility.  

At OSSM, we are dedicated to helping businesses navigate the transition to more sustainable operations while ensuring financial viability. Our expertise in NetSuite, combined with Simble’s innovative energy solutions, provides companies with the tools they need to optimise their sustainability strategies. By leveraging financial accounting ERP capabilities alongside advanced energy management, businesses can gain deeper insights, improve reporting accuracy, and drive long-term cost savings. Please feel free to get in touch with us for a free consultation on how our integrated solutions can help lower costs, enhance energy efficiency, and achieve your ESG goals. 

Join us at the ERP HEADtoHEAD™ event, where we’ll be exploring the latest trends and discussing the strategies shaping the future of ERP. Visit our stand to discover how NetSuite can drive efficiency and growth for your business, and don’t miss our team’s expert presentations in the Projects and Production sessions.

Let’s connect and explore how OSSM and Simble can empower your organisation. Register here: erpheadtohead.com/uk/

About the Author

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Ray Ryan

Ray Ryan is the CEO of the Noledge Group.

With over 30 years of experience in the software industry, Ray's expertise spans from Unix systems to modern cloud ERP solutions. As CEO, he leads the Noledge Group in delivering cutting-edge technology that simplifies business operations for our clients.

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Unlock Your Business Potential with NetSuite 2025.1: Smarter Financial Management and AI-Driven Insights

The world of business is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead means embracing technology that supports growth, efficiency, and innovation. Enter NetSuite 2025.1 – the latest release of the world’s leading cloud-based ERP platform. This update is packed with powerful features designed to help businesses optimise financial management, enhance automation, and leverage AI for smarter decision-making. Whether you’re a NetSuite user or considering an ERP solution, this release offers the tools your business needs to thrive. Read on to discover how NetSuite 2025.1 can drive operational excellence and help you achieve long-term success. 

NetSuite 2025.1 – The New Release 

The latest release, NetSuite 2025.1, brings powerful new tools to enhance a finance team’s performance, including an embedded procurement solution and reusable audit documentation templates. Embedded AI, improved automation, smarter financial management, deeper analytics, and a more intuitive user experience are at the core of these updates. These enhancements are designed to help finance teams work smarter, optimise processes, and boost efficiency. 

Whether you already have a NetSuite ERP system or are considering an implementation, this new release offers valuable features to help businesses grow and manage operations effectively. These improvements are designed to adapt to evolving businesses and regulatory changes, ensuring that your organisation remains agile and compliant. 

Key Highlights and Features of NetSuite 2025.1

NetSuite 2025.1 introduces a range of improvements designed to enhance the overall business experience, development, and productivity. These updates focus on providing users with more intuitive interfaces and streamlined workflows, creating a more efficient and user-friendly work environment. Below are some of the most significant updates: 

1. Smarter Financial Management and Operational Excellence 
NetSuite’s new SuiteProcurement solution simplifies indirect procurement, giving businesses greater control over operating supply purchases. It automates approval processes and electronic document management and boosts efficiency and accuracy, leading to improved productivity. 

2. Embedded AI 
NetSuite Narrative Reporting has been enhanced with AI-powered features, enabling businesses to generate reports from financial and transactional data. This reduces manual effort, increases accuracy, and provides deeper insights for strategic decision-making and audit documentation. 

SuiteAnswers now includes AI-powered NetSuite Expert, which quickly searches for help and supports content. This functionality simplifies the process, offering businesses clear and concise answers without the need to sort through multiple documents. 

To accelerate innovation, NetSuite has introduced the SuiteScript Generative AI API, making it easier for businesses to build customised and AI-powered NetSuite extensions. 

3. Customer and Employee Engagement 
NetSuite Connectors now allows businesses to seamlessly sync data between NetSuite, Salesforce, Shopify B2B, and Microsoft Outlook. This reduces manual data entry and ensures that NetSuite is the central hub for all business data, improving both customer and employee engagement. 

NetSuite Customer 360 has been enhanced with new features, charts, and metrics, providing businesses with a comprehensive overview of customer status, history, and recent transactions. 

Partner with OSSM for NetSuite ERP Implementation 

Choosing the right partner for your NetSuite ERP implementation is crucial to your success. OSSM is a trusted NetSuite solution provider, offering expert guidance, implementation, and ongoing support to help you unlock the full potential of your ERP system. Here’s what sets us apart: 

• Expertise and Experience 
With years of experience in delivering NetSuite financial management solutions, OSSM understands the unique challenges businesses face and provides tailored strategies for maximum efficiency. 

• Customised ERP Solutions 
Every business is unique. We take a tailored approach to NetSuite ERP implementation, ensuring the system aligns with your specific goals and operational needs. 

• Seamless Implementation and Integration 
We provide end-to-end ERP implementation support, ensuring a smooth transition to NetSuite with minimal downtime. We also offer seamless integration with your existing software and comprehensive training and ongoing support. 

• Dedicated Customer Support 
From initial discussions to post-implementation, our team is committed to ensuring you get the most out of your NetSuite ERP system. Our support team is always available to help maximise system performance and resolve any issues. 

• Proven Success 
We have successfully helped many companies improve their operations with NetSuite, making us the ideal partner for businesses looking to implement or optimise their ERP system. 

Ready to Transform Your Business with NetSuite 2025.1? 

The NetSuite 2025.1 release offers exceptional enhancements that will enable businesses to work smarter. With advanced automation, AI-driven insights, and a more user-friendly experience, NetSuite continues to be the best solution for modern financial accounting. 

If you’re considering a NetSuite ERP implementation or looking for a new NetSuite ERP partner, OSSM is here to help. Reach out to us to learn how we can help you transform your business operations for long-term success. 

Join us at the ERP HEADtoHEAD™ event, where we’ll be exploring the latest trends and discussing the strategies shaping the future of ERP. Visit our stand to discover how NetSuite can drive efficiency and growth for your business, and don’t miss our team’s expert presentations in the Projects and Production sessions.

Let’s connect and explore how NetSuite 2025.1 can empower your organisation with smarter financial management and AI-driven insights. Register here: erpheadtohead.com/uk/

About the Author

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Brian Doherty

Brian is an accomplished Project Manager with a background in the ERP software industry. He possesses expertise in Business Process, Sage Products, NetSuite, Requirements Analysis, and Technical Support. As the NetSuite Systems Design Specialist of OSSM, Brian has directly implemented or been involved in the implementation of NetSuite ERP cloud-based software in various businesses across multiple sectors.