Meridian Business, LLC

06/18/2026

Manufacturers don't lose sleep over ERP systems.

They lose sleep over:
📦 Inventory they can't find
📊 Reports they don't trust
🏭 Production bottlenecks they didn't see coming
📈 Margins that seem to change every month
📑 Teams spending hours updating spreadsheets

As organizations grow, disconnected systems create operational blind spots.

The manufacturers and distributors pulling ahead today are the ones creating a single source of truth across inventory, production, purchasing, warehouse operations, and finance.

Better visibility leads to better decisions.
And better decisions lead to growth.

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06/17/2026

Epicor recently announced it's cloud-first roadmap, which is a reminder that every organization running on-premises ERP eventually faces the same question:

"Do we upgrade, or do we evaluate?"

Many Epicor customers will move to Epicor Cloud. Others will use this moment to take a fresh look at the market.

A few questions worth asking:
✓ Are we simply replacing technology, or improving the business?
✓ What does our AI roadmap actually look like?
✓ Are we still relying on bolt-on reporting tools and spreadsheets?
✓ Will our ERP support future acquisitions, locations, and growth plans?

Epicor's roadmap creates a timeline. What you do with that timeline is the more important decision.

Want to learn more about your options with NetSuite? https://hubs.ly/Q04lhBFd0

06/16/2026

SaaS isn't dead. But the rules have changed.

A few years ago, 30%+ ARR growth was becoming the expectation. Today, average SaaS growth has settled into the mid-teens, while AI-native companies are scaling at speeds we've never seen before.

What's interesting is that while growth has slowed, profitability has improved. More companies are prioritizing efficient growth, with EBITDA and free cash flow margins approaching 20%.

The takeaway?

The fundamentals still matter.
ARR. Retention. Gross margins. Cash flow. Go-to-market efficiency.
But looking at a single benchmark or industry median isn't enough anymore.

The companies pulling ahead are the ones that understand how their metrics compare against peers, how those metrics trend over time, and where the tradeoffs exist between growth, profitability, and investment.

As AI continues to reshape expectations, having clean, trustworthy business data and visibility across your organization isn't just helpful—it's becoming a competitive advantage.
The metrics haven't changed.
The importance of understanding them has.

Download the business guide here: https://hubs.ly/Q04lg-140

05/29/2026

Finance teams usually consider stronger tools when complexity starts slowing down the close, reporting, and analysis. That is often the point where NetSuite Advanced Financials makes sense. It brings more financial structure into NetSuite, with better control, more consistent processes, and clearer reporting.

The goal is not to add features for the sake of it. The goal is to build a stronger finance foundation that can scale with the business.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04jcKMY0

NetSuite Advanced Financials helps improve control, standardization, and reporting. Contact Meridian today.

05/28/2026

It’s growth season. 🌿

If QuickBooks is already forcing spreadsheets and workarounds, scaling will only magnify the pain.

IDC reported companies modernizing with NetSuite achieved 327% ROI with a nine-month payback. That’s a strong case for planting the right foundation early.

Get the Business Guide here: https://hubs.ly/Q04jctkq0

05/28/2026

AI in NetSuite works best when you don’t start big.

Pick 1 workflow. Get 1 win. Create momentum.

Examples: smarter AR follow-up and dynamic reorder recommendations.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04gBHxc0

05/22/2026

Last week’s Spark KC Supply Chain panel and networking event was a great reminder of why the Kansas City business community is so strong. Open conversations, shared experiences, and leaders willing to talk honestly about what’s working and what’s not.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, connected, and contributed to the discussion. We were proud to host the event alongside our sponsor, Netgain Solutions.

Special thanks to our panelists for sharing real-world insight and practical perspective:
• Joe Oliaro
• Curt Samson
• Brenden Bryan
• Dennis Ehrich Jr.

One of the biggest themes of the day: technology and AI can accelerate a business, but they can’t replace strong operations, communication, and alignment. The organizations seeing the most success are the ones building the right foundation first.

“For us, this was the best discussion event in a long time! Thank you so much for hosting. We gained insight and new practices that we will implement immediately upon return. Thank you to Meridian for hosting and the panel for insightful answers. We appreciate all of you.”
— David Strickland, COO at Kenton Brothers Systems for Security

Thank you again to everyone who attended and helped make the event a success. We’re excited to continue building opportunities for collaboration, education, and thought leadership within the KC supply chain and operations community.

05/22/2026

NetSuite manufacturing mobile gives production teams a faster way to record shop floor activity in NetSuite. When reporting still depends on paper, desktop terminals, or manual handoffs, delays and entry mistakes become more common. NetSuite’s mobile tools make it easier for operators and managers to complete transactions as work happens. That helps improve speed, accuracy, and visibility across inventory, work orders, and reporting.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04d4vnM0

Improve shop floor speed and visibility with manufacturing mobile and expert NetSuite support from Meridian.

05/21/2026

May is Small Business Month - and we’re proud to celebrate the businesses driving growth, innovation, and impact across the Midwest and beyond.

We’re excited to share that Meridian Business was recently featured in the Denver Business Journal as part of this celebration.

As a NetSuite Solution Provider, we’ve had the opportunity to work alongside manufacturers, distributors, nonprofits, and growing organizations that are looking to modernize operations, improve visibility, and scale smarter.

Small businesses continue to be the backbone of innovation, and we’re grateful to support the teams building what’s next.

Read the feature here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hyNjF0

05/21/2026

For a lot of teams, the issue is no longer whether the system works - it’s whether it can keep up. More manual processes, more reporting friction, more support concerns, and less flexibility than the business needs.

That’s why more companies are using this moment to evaluate NetSuite as a modern cloud ERP.



Want to see what a phased migration plan could look like for your team?

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