A Growth Journey from Sage 100 to NetSuite

Company: Carnegie Foodservice Equipment & Supplies

Industry: Food Service Equipment & Supplies Distribution

ERP Journey: Implemented Sage 100 with Oasis in 2020 and later transitioned to NetSuite as the business grew.

Oasis Solutions Client Since: 2020

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As Carnegie Foodservice Equipment & Supplies continued to grow, leadership recognized that its existing software could not provide the visibility, control, and scalability needed to support future expansion. The company needed more than a software vendor. It needed a trusted advisor capable of helping evaluate options, implement the right solution, and support long-term growth.

After partnering with Oasis Solutions in 2020 to implement Sage 100, Carnegie gained the operational foundation it needed to continue growing. As the business evolved, Oasis remained a strategic partner, helping leadership recognize when it was time to take the next step and transition to NetSuite.

Today, Carnegie operates on a scalable ERP platform backed by a team they trust to help guide future growth.

“I’ve learned over the years that it’s more important to find a partner than it is a software, and I feel we found that with Oasis.”

— George Farris, President & Owner

The Challenge: Building a Foundation for Growth

Carnegie’s leadership team understood that future growth would require better visibility, stronger operational controls, and a more capable ERP platform.

The company had previously implemented an industry-specific software solution, but within a year it became clear that the accounting and operational functionality would not support the organization’s long-term goals.

George and his team knew they needed a system that could help them manage growth more effectively while providing the insights needed to make better business decisions.

“The accounting part of our existing software just wasn’t handling what we needed. It wasn’t going to handle our growth.”

Leadership began evaluating a variety of software options, ranging from industry-specific platforms to higher-end accounting and distribution systems.

The Solution

After evaluating the marketplace, Carnegie selected Sage 100 and partnered with Oasis Solutions to guide the implementation. While software capabilities played an important role in the decision, George credits much of the project’s success to the implementation process and partnership provided by Oasis. From project planning and communication to training and go-live support, the Oasis team worked closely alongside Carnegie’s employees to ensure a smooth transition. The result was a successful implementation that provided the operational foundation needed to support continued growth.

The Oasis Experience

For George, what set Oasis apart was not simply the software recommendation, but the quality of the partnership. Throughout implementation, Oasis maintained clear communication, established realistic timelines, and worked seamlessly with Carnegie’s team. Even after go-live, Oasis remained actively involved to ensure employees felt supported and confident using the new system.

The relationship continued long after the initial implementation, allowing Oasis to help Carnegie evaluate future technology needs as the company expanded.

Growing from Sage 100 to NetSuite

As Carnegie continued to scale, its business needs evolved. Because Oasis had developed a deep understanding of the company’s operations, they were able to help leadership recognize when it was time to move from Sage 100 to NetSuite. The transition provided additional scalability, functionality, and visibility to support the company’s next phase of growth.

“Our transition from Sage 100 to NetSuite was seamless, and the results we’re seeing now have proven it.”

According to George, the success of the NetSuite implementation was driven by the Oasis team’s ability to understand the business, align technology with company goals, and ensure employees were prepared to adopt the new platform.

“Choosing Oasis was one of the best decisions I’ve made for our company.”

The Outcome

Today, Carnegie Foodservice Equipment & Supplies operates on a scalable ERP platform capable of supporting continued growth and operational excellence. More importantly, the company has a long-term technology partner that understands its business and can help guide future decisions as needs evolve.

For George, the biggest lesson is simple:

“It’s more important to find a partner than it is a software.”

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If you’re evaluating ERP software, struggling with an outdated system, or preparing your business for its next stage of growth, Oasis Solutions can help you identify the right solution and build a roadmap for success.