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How Intelligent Business Strategies Cut Costs and Drive Sustainability in 2025

In today’s business landscape, sustainability is no longer just a trend—it’s a necessity. Organisations face growing pressure to monitor and reduce their carbon footprint, stay compliant with evolving regulations, and align with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) objectives. At OSSM, we are dedicated to helping businesses meet their sustainability goals while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability.

Through our partnership with Simble, a leader in energy management technology, we provide advanced solutions that optimise energy usage and seamlessly integrate with NetSuite. With Simble’s CarbonView and SimbleSense tools, businesses can enhance sustainability efforts by improving reporting accuracy, minimising waste, and making data-driven decisions that lead to long-term cost savings. In this blog, we’ll explore how these innovative tools work, the advantages of integrating them with NetSuite, and how they support both environmental responsibility and financial success in NetSuite.

Why Sustainability Matters for Businesses Today

Before diving into technological solutions, it’s essential to recognise the role of sustainability and ESG services in driving business success in 2025. With growing pressure from investors, customers, and stakeholders, businesses must prioritise environmental responsibility, making ESG initiatives vital for long-term growth.

Implementing smarter energy management solutions enables businesses to:

  • • Lower operational expenses by identifying inefficiencies and optimising energy consumption

  • • Stay compliant with national and international sustainability regulations

  •  Strengthen their competitive edge by showcasing a commitment to ESG practices

  •  Improve financial reporting by integrating sustainability data into performance metrics

CarbonView: A Smarter Way to Manage Carbon Emissions 

For UK businesses striving to meet sustainability targets, understanding and managing carbon emissions is essential. Simble’s CarbonView offers a centralised platform to track, measure, and report carbon footprints across multiple locations, helping businesses stay on top of their ESG commitments. By automating utility data entry and improving sustainability tracking, businesses can:

 Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards

 Pinpoint opportunities for emissions reduction and energy cost savings

 Leverage automated reporting and analytics for data-driven decision-making

CarbonView’s intelligent analytics not only help businesses monitor carbon emissions but also provide insights into energy consumption patterns. This empowers decision-makers to implement more effective sustainability strategies while identifying cost-saving opportunities. By consolidating data from various sources, businesses gain a comprehensive view of their environmental impact, making it easier to set achievable reduction goals and measure progress.

Additionally, CarbonView enhances financial oversight by validating utility bills, ensuring businesses only pay for actual energy usage. This feature helps detect billing discrepancies that might otherwise go unnoticed, improving cost control and financial accuracy.

SimbleSense: Real-Time Energy Insights for Smarter Decisions

For energy-intensive industries like manufacturing, logistics, and retail, understanding consumption patterns is key to minimising waste and reducing operational costs. SimbleSense acts as an advanced ESG solution by providing real-time energy monitoring, enabling businesses to:

  • Identify inefficiencies and uncover hidden energy expenses

  • Utilise IoT-powered sensors to track energy usage across assets

  • Automate energy-saving measures based on demand

With real-time visibility into energy consumption, SimbleSense empowers businesses to take immediate action—whether by shutting down idle equipment, reducing peak-time usage, or integrating renewable energy solutions. The result? Lower costs, greater efficiency, and a more sustainable business approach.

Additionally, SimbleSense offers predictive insights by analysing historical data to forecast future energy consumption. This allows businesses to make strategic energy procurement decisions, reducing exposure to fluctuating prices. With these insights, companies can negotiate better energy contracts and refine their sourcing strategies for long-term cost savings.

Why Integrate Simble with NetSuite? 

Integrating Simble’s advanced tools with NetSuite enables businesses to consolidate financial, operational, and sustainability data within a single cloud-based platform, providing:

• Comprehensive Sustainability Reporting: Align sustainability initiatives with financial performance by tracking carbon reductions alongside cost savings.

• Stronger Compliance and Risk Management: Automated reporting helps businesses stay compliant with evolving ESG regulations while minimising manual errors.

• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Combining energy usage insights with financial metrics allows organisations to optimise resource allocation and improve efficiency.

By embedding sustainability data within NetSuite, businesses can generate reports that not only meet compliance requirements but also enhance transparency for stakeholders. As investors and customers increasingly seek detailed ESG disclosures, a unified platform for both sustainability and financial reporting simplifies the process and strengthens accountability.

How OSSM and Simble Can Help Future-Proof Your Business  

Sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a business imperative. Companies that fail to act risk losing their competitive edge in a market that prioritises environmental responsibility.

As one of the leading NetSuite partners in the UK, OSSM is committed to helping businesses transition to more sustainable operations while maintaining financial stability. By combining our NetSuite expertise with Simble’s cutting-edge energy solutions, we equip companies with the tools needed to enhance their sustainability strategies. Leveraging ERP-driven financial insights alongside advanced energy management, businesses can improve reporting accuracy, gain deeper visibility, and achieve long-term cost savings.

Get in touch with us for a free consultation on how our integrated solutions can help reduce costs, boost energy efficiency, and support your ESG objectives.

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 business landscape is changing fast, and staying competitive requires technology that drives growth, efficiency, and innovation. Introducing NetSuite 2025.1—the newest update to the world’s leading cloud-based ERP platform. This release brings a range of advanced features designed to enhance financial management, streamline automation, and harness AI for smarter decision-making. Whether you’re already using NetSuite or exploring ERP solutions, this update provides the tools needed to propel your business forward. Keep reading to see how NetSuite 2025.1 can elevate operations and support long-term success.

NetSuite 2025.1 – The New Release 

NetSuite 2025.1 introduces powerful enhancements to elevate finance team performance, including an embedded procurement solution and reusable audit documentation templates. With embedded AI, advanced automation, smarter financial management, deeper analytics, and an improved user experience, this release is designed to help finance teams operate more efficiently and effectively.

Whether you’re already using NetSuite ERP or exploring implementation, these updates provide essential tools to support business growth and streamline operations. Built to adapt to evolving business needs and regulatory requirements, NetSuite 2025.1 ensures your organisation stays agile and compliant.

Key Highlights and Features of NetSuite 2025.1

NetSuite 2025.1 delivers a series of enhancements aimed at improving business efficiency, development, and overall productivity. With a focus on intuitive interfaces and streamlined workflows, these updates create a more user-friendly and effective work environment. Here are some of the key improvements:

1. Enhanced Financial Management and Operational Efficiency
The new SuiteProcurement solution simplifies indirect procurement, giving businesses better control over operational supply purchases. It automates approval workflows and electronic document management, improving both accuracy and efficiency. These changes ultimately lead to higher productivity and more streamlined operations.

2. Integrated AI Capabilities
NetSuite has enhanced its Narrative Reporting feature with AI-powered capabilities, allowing businesses to generate reports from financial and transactional data with ease. This reduces the need for manual work, increases accuracy, and provides deeper insights, making strategic decision-making and audit documentation more efficient. Additionally, SuiteAnswers now includes the AI-powered NetSuite Expert, which quickly retrieves relevant help and support content, simplifying the process of finding solutions without having to search through multiple documents. To further accelerate innovation, NetSuite has introduced the SuiteScript Generative AI API, enabling businesses to create custom, AI-powered NetSuite extensions more easily.

3. Improved Customer and Employee Engagement
NetSuite Connectors now offer businesses the ability to seamlessly sync data between NetSuite, Salesforce, Shopify B2B, and Microsoft Outlook. This integration reduces manual data entry and ensures that NetSuite remains the central hub for all business data, enhancing both customer and employee engagement. Furthermore, NetSuite’s Customer 360 has been upgraded with new features, charts, and metrics, giving businesses a comprehensive view of customer status, history, and recent transactions. This helps improve relationships and engagement with customers, providing them with more personalised and responsive service.

Partner with OSSM for NetSuite ERP Implementation

Selecting the right partner for your NetSuite ERP implementation is essential for achieving success. OSSM is a trusted NetSuite solution provider, offering expert guidance, seamless implementation, and ongoing support to help you maximise the potential of your ERP system. Here’s what makes us stand out:

Expertise and Experience
With years of delivering NetSuite financial management solutions, OSSM has a deep understanding of the challenges businesses face. We provide customised strategies designed to optimise efficiency and overcome obstacles.

Tailored ERP Solutions
Recognising that every business is unique, we take a personalised approach to NetSuite ERP implementation, ensuring the system aligns with your specific goals and operational needs.

Smooth Implementation and Integration
We offer comprehensive ERP implementation support, ensuring a smooth transition to NetSuite with minimal disruption. Our services also include seamless integration with your existing systems, along with detailed training and ongoing support.

Committed Customer Support
From initial planning through to post-implementation, our team is dedicated to helping you get the most out of your NetSuite ERP system. Our support team is always ready to assist in maximising system performance and resolving any challenges.

Proven Track Record
We’ve helped numerous businesses improve their operations with NetSuite, establishing ourselves as the ideal partner for companies looking to implement or optimise their ERP system.

Ready to Transform Your Business with NetSuite 2025.1? 

The NetSuite 2025.1 release brings impressive improvements that will help businesses operate more efficiently. With enhanced automation, AI-powered insights, and a more intuitive user interface, NetSuite remains the leading solution for modern financial management.

If you’re planning to implement NetSuite ERP or are in search of a new NetSuite ERP partner, OSSM is ready to assist. Contact us today to discover how we can help you optimise your business operations for sustained 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 Operations Director of OSSM, a member of the Noledge Group, Brian has directly implemented or been involved in the implementation of NetSuite ERP cloud-based software in various businesses across multiple sectors.