See how a multi-location industrial distributor leveraged Cosmos to centralize operations, accelerate reporting, and enable future growth.
“Cosmos gave us the confidence to expand. It’s not just a reporting solution—it’s a foundation we can trust as we grow through acquisitions.”
Cosmos enabled consolidated reporting across five entities using Business Central, eliminating manual data collection and enabling long-term scalability. The platform allows Elevated to onboard new acquisitions faster by centralizing data even before a full ERP transition. This has eased change management and set the foundation for seamless integration.
By reducing time spent on manual Excel processes and month-end reporting, teams can focus more on data analysis and strategic initiatives. What once took hours of manual effort is now scheduled and automated, freeing up valuable time across departments. And because Cosmos is intuitive, team members can create or edit reports themselves without technical help.
With transparent communication and responsive service, the Cosmos support team provides Elevated with realistic timelines and solutions they can trust. From urgent requests to long-term planning, the support has remained consistent and personal—something Mike says sets Cosmos apart from every other vendor they work with.
“Most reporting tools are either too rigid or too technical. Cosmos struck the right balance by empowering my team to build what they needed without weeks of training.”
Elevated Industrial Solutions has locations in five states and sells across the U.S., with a diverse customer base ranging from food manufacturers to millwork installers. Following multiple acquisitions, each business ran independently with disparate ERP systems and data processes, creating a complete lack of integration. When Mike Osolinski joined the company, he was tasked with driving consolidation, efficiency, and visibility across the organization.
The initial attempt to implement Business Central had failed due to a lack of process alignment, low partner commitment, and over-customization. When Mike paused the rollout and re-evaluated the plan, he knew a more dedicated implementation partner and a centralized reporting solution would be critical to doing it right.
“We had five different ERPs, five different reporting strategies, and no way to make decisions quickly. We needed to unify the business under one brand, one system, and one source of truth,” says Mike.
From the outset, the team understood that Business Central’s native reporting features were insufficient. Reports required frequent Excel dumps, manual reformatting, and legacy knowledge that risked being lost with any team turnover. The manual consolidation was time-consuming and error-prone, limiting Elevated Industrial’s decision-making ability.
The stakes were even higher for a company built through acquisition. Introducing new systems to recently acquired teams can be overwhelming and emotionally charged. Effective change management requires a tool to help ease the transition, so team members can learn the system fast, see immediate results, and contribute to meaningful reporting. Without that, building confidence, value, and security during the transition isn’t easy.
“We were living in the 80s—dumping data, piecing it together, and praying it matched. It wasn’t sustainable.”
Mike knew that centralization was a make-or-break part of this project.
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“We’re finally out of the cycle of dumping data and reformatting spreadsheets. We’ve saved time, built confidence, and created consistency across the business.”
When Elevated Industrial restarted its Business Central implementation with a new partner, it brought Cosmos in from day one. However, Mike and his team knew they couldn’t fully realize the benefits of reporting without first cleaning and standardizing the data. They spent the next several months building a more stable foundation, deciding what to measure, how to measure, and where to pull data. Cosmos made that effort easier by offering flexibility, accessibility, and a user-friendly interface that supported consistent progress.
Training and adoption were smooth. The Excel-based interface made it easy for new team members to get up to speed and build reports without heavy technical training. Even with turnover, the team didn’t lose momentum—four to five power users now manage reporting internally, and onboarding new staff has been seamless.
“We get concierge-level support. The Cosmos team is transparent and realistic, and always asks about urgency so they can prioritize effectively. I don’t get that from other vendors.”
Cosmos also plays a critical role in Elevated’s acquisition strategy. Instead of forcing new companies to adopt the whole ERP system on day one, they start by flowing key data into the Cosmos data warehouse. This gives leadership instant visibility into performance without overwhelming new teams with system changes. It creates a more gradual transition, rooted in trust and shared insight.
“When you acquire a company, changing their systems too quickly can create fear. Cosmos lets us deliver value first—and build trust through reporting.”
Combining seamless user experience, consistent performance, and unmatched support, Cosmos has become more than just a reporting tool for Elevated—it’s a strategic asset. Whether integrating acquisitions, empowering staff, or enabling faster decisions, Cosmos continues to scale with the business, delivering clarity and confidence at every turn.
“We get concierge-level support. The Cosmos team is transparent, realistic, and always asks about urgency so they can prioritize effectively. I don’t get that from other vendors.”
