In this Insights article, MERU’s Eric Kuehl shares how “transformation” has become one of the most overused—and misunderstood—words in business…

As 2025 comes to a close, we hope you find a quiet moment to unwind with one of our favorites. Each selection has been carefully curated by our team to capture our best reads this season.

Sloan Jinks and Hewitt Cai share how companies can turn fragmented AP data into a unified, strategic advantage — driving faster decisions and measurable EBITDA impact.

Need a great book for the long weekend? The MERU team curated a fantastic list of reads to dive into this summer. Check out our 2025 Summer Reading List here.

Jan Aquino shares strategies to help middle market companies unlock smarter, data-driven decision making.

2025 Healthcare Outlook | How the Trump administration might impact healthcare providers and other stakeholders

In our latest MERU Insights article, Managing Director Eric Kuehl explores how retailers can boost margins by adopting CPG-like strategies and advanced sourcing tools for private label goods.

As the year comes to a close, we hope you find some time to yourself this holiday season to unwind, sit by a cozy fire and delve into one of our favorite reads. Our 2024 holiday reading list captures a variety of great reads hand-picked by our team.

Need a good book this summer? Check out a few of our favorites.

Samir Saleem, Annika Tallis, and Kyle Sturgeon, of MERU recently sat down with Mike Hanauer, who acts as MERU’s Strategic Partner in both the cybersecurity industry and the go-to-market (GTM) function.

MERU’s “Day in the Life” video series offers a unique insight into our company’s culture and values through the experiences of our colleagues. Watch the full series here.

Developing a granular receipts forecasting methodology based on working capital trends, customer profiles, & KPIs.

As the year comes to a close, we hope you find some time to yourself this holiday season to unwind, sit by a cozy fire and delve into one of our favorite reads. Our 2023 holiday reading list captures a variety of great reads hand-picked by our team.

For FP&A teams tasked with processing large quantities of data disparate sources, Excel is often the primary tool. We leverage multiple additional tools to help our clients augment their Business Intelligence capabilities.

Companies waste valuable time and money on manual processes to generate financial reporting. There is a better way.

Need a good read? If you’re looking for a book to enjoy on your next vacation, our latest reading list features something for everyone.

Hershel Perlmutter and Kyle Sturgeon of MERU recently sat down with David Lloyd, one of MERU’s Food & Restaurant Strategic Partners.

Four areas of focus for accelerating accounts receivable collections to help with short- and long-term liquidity management.

Each holiday season we look forward to bringing you a new list of books we enjoyed this year. We are excited to share with you this year’s Holiday Reading List, curated by the MERU team.

In the MERU Video Series for distressed stakeholders, Nick Campbell, Managing Partner, considers three key questions stakeholders should ask as they evaluate a new distressed situation. Watch the four-part series here.

Five business fundamentals every middle-market company needs to convert investment thesis opportunities to the bottom-line.

The pace of change across all industries has accelerated in recent years, and management consulting is no different. Managing Partner Nick Campbell shares the four trends we are currently watching.

Need a good read? If you’re looking for a book to enjoy on your next vacation, our latest reading list featuring our favorite reads this summer has something for everyone.

Jason Armes of MERU recently sat down with Whit Pidot, one of MERU’s Hospitality Strategic Partners.

Leveraging your organization’s data is no longer a nice-to-have but an absolute necessity to remain competitive in an increasingly digital world.

Once again, we are excited to bring you our annual Holiday Reading List. After a busy and productive 2021, we all look forward to the holidays as a time to refresh and reflect. What better way to do so than with a good book.

Transformation Lessons: Learn from the Best. In the MERU Transformation Series, Rob Montgomery shares what it takes to successfully transform your business based on his years of experience with similar situations.

Kathryn Dewing of MERU recently sat down with Bill Jackson, one of MERU’s Freight and Logistics Strategic Partners, who shared his thoughts on the current tumultuous situation in the domestic freight market.

Pricing can be a powerful way to unlock value and drive ‘margin expansion’. We often come across the following “myths” that may hamper an organization’s ability to adopt a robust pricing strategy.

Kathryn Dewing of MERU recently sat down with Wayne Thompson, one of MERU’s Freight and Logistics Strategic Partners, who shared his thoughts on the current volatility in international freight markets.

Kyle Sturgeon and Lucy Huang of MERU recently sat down with Taylor Holiday, one of MERU’s Strategic Partners, and founder of the digital marketing agency Common Thread Collective.

Shifting the Customer Service team to a source of revenue while lowering the cost-to-serve and improving customer service levels.

Looking for a good read? Whether you’re off to the beach on family vacation, unplugging for the weekend with a trip to the mountains or enjoying downtime at home this summer, our latest reading list curated by the MERU team has some great books to choose from.

MERU Conversation Series The Future of Logistics with Richard Peretz MERU Strategic Partner, Richard Peretz   The Future of Logistics with Richard Peretz Nick Campbell and Kyle Sturgeon of MERU recently sat down with Richard Peretz, one of MERU’s Strategic Partners. Richard is the former Chief Financial Officer of UPS. This conversation has been edited…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series The Future of Logistics with Richard Peretz MERU Strategic Partner, Richard Peretz   The Future of Logistics with Richard Peretz Nick Campbell and Kyle Sturgeon of MERU recently sat down with Richard Peretz, one of MERU’s Strategic Partners. Richard is the former Chief Financial Officer of UPS. This conversation has been edited…

2020 at a glance 2020 was a year of substantial growth for MERU. We nearly doubled our team, served many new clients, created tremendous impact, and developed new ways of working overnight. Last year brought an abrupt pivot into many aspects of our firm. We mostly left behind Monday morning flights and transitioned to virtual client…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

Using rapid business model assessments to help management teams navigate their business thru the turbulent market conditions of 2020.

MERU Conversation Series The Future of Logistics with Richard Peretz MERU Strategic Partner, Richard Peretz   The Future of Logistics with Richard Peretz Nick Campbell and Kyle Sturgeon of MERU recently sat down with Richard Peretz, one of MERU’s Strategic Partners. Richard is the former Chief Financial Officer of UPS. This conversation has been edited…

Using virtual warehouse tours to help retail and consumer goods companies improve their supply chains and meet today’s challenges.

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Cubing it Out: A Discussion with a Logistics Guru Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we…

MERU Conversation Series The Evolution of Digital Marketing: An Expert’s View Ed Hallen The Evolution of Digital Marketing: An Expert’s View Kyle Sturgeon and Sarah Abdel-Razek of MERU recently sat down with Ed Hallen, cofounder of the email marketing platform Klaviyo and more recently co-founder of Expedition. The following is excerpted from a longer conversation.…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Geoffrey’s Kids: An Interview with A Toys “R” Us Vet Dan Hlavaty Geoffrey’s Kids: An Interview with A Toys “R” Us Vet Kyle Sturgeon and Sarah Abdel-Razek of MERU recently sat down with Dan Hlavaty, a former Toys “R” Us senior executive to discuss Toys “R” Us’ recent bankruptcy filing, the retail…

MERU Conversation Series What’s for Dinner? Turnarounds and Trends in the Food Industry Mike Zelkind What’s for Dinner? Turnarounds and Trends in the Food Industry Nick Campbell and Kyle Sturgeon of MERU recently sat down with Mike Zelkind, co-founder, and CEO of 80 Acres Urban Agriculture, to discuss Amazon + Whole Foods, food trends, and…

MERU Conversation Series Fixing Retail – A Conversation with a 30-Year Retail Veteran Michael Krauter Fixing Retail – A Conversation with a 30-Year Retail Veteran Nick Campbell and Kyle Sturgeon of MERU recently sat down with Michael Krauter, a former Macy’s executive, to discuss the retail landscape and how to survive in an increasingly competitive…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

Samir Saleem, Annika Tallis, and Kyle Sturgeon, of MERU recently sat down with Mike Hanauer, who acts as MERU’s Strategic Partner in both the cybersecurity industry and the go-to-market (GTM) function.

Hershel Perlmutter and Kyle Sturgeon of MERU recently sat down with David Lloyd, one of MERU’s Food & Restaurant Strategic Partners.

Jason Armes of MERU recently sat down with Whit Pidot, one of MERU’s Hospitality Strategic Partners.

Kathryn Dewing of MERU recently sat down with Bill Jackson, one of MERU’s Freight and Logistics Strategic Partners, who shared his thoughts on the current tumultuous situation in the domestic freight market.

Kathryn Dewing of MERU recently sat down with Wayne Thompson, one of MERU’s Freight and Logistics Strategic Partners, who shared his thoughts on the current volatility in international freight markets.

Kyle Sturgeon and Lucy Huang of MERU recently sat down with Taylor Holiday, one of MERU’s Strategic Partners, and founder of the digital marketing agency Common Thread Collective.

MERU Conversation Series The Future of Logistics with Richard Peretz MERU Strategic Partner, Richard Peretz   The Future of Logistics with Richard Peretz Nick Campbell and Kyle Sturgeon of MERU recently sat down with Richard Peretz, one of MERU’s Strategic Partners. Richard is the former Chief Financial Officer of UPS. This conversation has been edited…

MERU Conversation Series The Future of Logistics with Richard Peretz MERU Strategic Partner, Richard Peretz   The Future of Logistics with Richard Peretz Nick Campbell and Kyle Sturgeon of MERU recently sat down with Richard Peretz, one of MERU’s Strategic Partners. Richard is the former Chief Financial Officer of UPS. This conversation has been edited…

MERU Conversation Series The Future of Logistics with Richard Peretz MERU Strategic Partner, Richard Peretz   The Future of Logistics with Richard Peretz Nick Campbell and Kyle Sturgeon of MERU recently sat down with Richard Peretz, one of MERU’s Strategic Partners. Richard is the former Chief Financial Officer of UPS. This conversation has been edited…

MERU Conversation Series Cubing it Out: A Discussion with a Logistics Guru Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we…

MERU Conversation Series The Evolution of Digital Marketing: An Expert’s View Ed Hallen The Evolution of Digital Marketing: An Expert’s View Kyle Sturgeon and Sarah Abdel-Razek of MERU recently sat down with Ed Hallen, cofounder of the email marketing platform Klaviyo and more recently co-founder of Expedition. The following is excerpted from a longer conversation.…

MERU Conversation Series What’s for Dinner? Turnarounds and Trends in the Food Industry Mike Zelkind What’s for Dinner? Turnarounds and Trends in the Food Industry Nick Campbell and Kyle Sturgeon of MERU recently sat down with Mike Zelkind, co-founder, and CEO of 80 Acres Urban Agriculture, to discuss Amazon + Whole Foods, food trends, and…

MERU Conversation Series Fixing Retail – A Conversation with a 30-Year Retail Veteran Michael Krauter Fixing Retail – A Conversation with a 30-Year Retail Veteran Nick Campbell and Kyle Sturgeon of MERU recently sat down with Michael Krauter, a former Macy’s executive, to discuss the retail landscape and how to survive in an increasingly competitive…

2025 Healthcare Outlook | How the Trump administration might impact healthcare providers and other stakeholders

Developing a granular receipts forecasting methodology based on working capital trends, customer profiles, & KPIs.

For FP&A teams tasked with processing large quantities of data disparate sources, Excel is often the primary tool. We leverage multiple additional tools to help our clients augment their Business Intelligence capabilities.

Four areas of focus for accelerating accounts receivable collections to help with short- and long-term liquidity management.

Five business fundamentals every middle-market company needs to convert investment thesis opportunities to the bottom-line.

Shifting the Customer Service team to a source of revenue while lowering the cost-to-serve and improving customer service levels.

Using rapid business model assessments to help management teams navigate their business thru the turbulent market conditions of 2020.

Using virtual warehouse tours to help retail and consumer goods companies improve their supply chains and meet today’s challenges.

As 2025 comes to a close, we hope you find a quiet moment to unwind with one of our favorites. Each selection has been carefully curated by our team to capture our best reads this season.

Need a great book for the long weekend? The MERU team curated a fantastic list of reads to dive into this summer. Check out our 2025 Summer Reading List here.

As the year comes to a close, we hope you find some time to yourself this holiday season to unwind, sit by a cozy fire and delve into one of our favorite reads. Our 2024 holiday reading list captures a variety of great reads hand-picked by our team.

Need a good book this summer? Check out a few of our favorites.

As the year comes to a close, we hope you find some time to yourself this holiday season to unwind, sit by a cozy fire and delve into one of our favorite reads. Our 2023 holiday reading list captures a variety of great reads hand-picked by our team.

Need a good read? If you’re looking for a book to enjoy on your next vacation, our latest reading list features something for everyone.

Each holiday season we look forward to bringing you a new list of books we enjoyed this year. We are excited to share with you this year’s Holiday Reading List, curated by the MERU team.

Need a good read? If you’re looking for a book to enjoy on your next vacation, our latest reading list featuring our favorite reads this summer has something for everyone.

Once again, we are excited to bring you our annual Holiday Reading List. After a busy and productive 2021, we all look forward to the holidays as a time to refresh and reflect. What better way to do so than with a good book.

Looking for a good read? Whether you’re off to the beach on family vacation, unplugging for the weekend with a trip to the mountains or enjoying downtime at home this summer, our latest reading list curated by the MERU team has some great books to choose from.

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

In this Insights article, MERU’s Eric Kuehl shares how “transformation” has become one of the most overused—and misunderstood—words in business…

Sloan Jinks and Hewitt Cai share how companies can turn fragmented AP data into a unified, strategic advantage — driving faster decisions and measurable EBITDA impact.

Jan Aquino shares strategies to help middle market companies unlock smarter, data-driven decision making.

In our latest MERU Insights article, Managing Director Eric Kuehl explores how retailers can boost margins by adopting CPG-like strategies and advanced sourcing tools for private label goods.

MERU’s “Day in the Life” video series offers a unique insight into our company’s culture and values through the experiences of our colleagues. Watch the full series here.

Companies waste valuable time and money on manual processes to generate financial reporting. There is a better way.

In the MERU Video Series for distressed stakeholders, Nick Campbell, Managing Partner, considers three key questions stakeholders should ask as they evaluate a new distressed situation. Watch the four-part series here.

The pace of change across all industries has accelerated in recent years, and management consulting is no different. Managing Partner Nick Campbell shares the four trends we are currently watching.

Leveraging your organization’s data is no longer a nice-to-have but an absolute necessity to remain competitive in an increasingly digital world.

Transformation Lessons: Learn from the Best. In the MERU Transformation Series, Rob Montgomery shares what it takes to successfully transform your business based on his years of experience with similar situations.

Pricing can be a powerful way to unlock value and drive ‘margin expansion’. We often come across the following “myths” that may hamper an organization’s ability to adopt a robust pricing strategy.

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

2020 at a glance 2020 was a year of substantial growth for MERU. We nearly doubled our team, served many new clients, created tremendous impact, and developed new ways of working overnight. Last year brought an abrupt pivot into many aspects of our firm. We mostly left behind Monday morning flights and transitioned to virtual client…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…

MERU Conversation Series Geoffrey’s Kids: An Interview with A Toys “R” Us Vet Dan Hlavaty Geoffrey’s Kids: An Interview with A Toys “R” Us Vet Kyle Sturgeon and Sarah Abdel-Razek of MERU recently sat down with Dan Hlavaty, a former Toys “R” Us senior executive to discuss Toys “R” Us’ recent bankruptcy filing, the retail…

MERU Conversation Series Our shared core values are what define MERU and set us apart. From how we interact with each other and our clients to our commitment to excellence and delivering amazing outcomes, these core values are fundamental to who we are as a firm. As we live and breathe the values and characteristics that make…