Packaging Suite
Purpose-built Software that Empowers the Packaging Industry
The Packaging Suite from eProductivity Software (ePS) is a tailored solution for the packaging industry, covering sectors like folding carton, tags and labels, and flexible packaging. It provides tools for cost estimation, scheduling, real-time shop floor data, and eCommerce, all designed to optimize operations and improve efficiency.
Our suite integrates seamlessly with industry standards and modular business tools, including Radius® ERP, a dedicated Enterprise Resource Planning system for packaging. It can also be adapted to general ERP systems, making it flexible for different needs.
With over four decades of experience, our expertise in developing, configuring, and deploying solutions for multiple sites and multinational installations ensures that your packaging business excels through our specialized software applications. The Packaging Suite offers your business a comprehensive portfolio of efficiency-improving workflow solutions that are flexible enough to handle any type of packaging manufacturing process.
Benefits
Estimation and Quoting
Handle complex estimations with ease, and generate quotes based on factors including raw material costs, labour, and machinery usage.
Production Management
Utilize advanced algorithms and real-time shop floor data for accurate planning production and scheduling of jobs.
Inventory Management
Access real-time inventory tracking of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods.
Traceability
Understanding a package's journey is vital for safety and risk management. Our software provides transparency and generates compliance reports for seamless adherence.
Quality Control
Maintain compliance and high standards with tools for quality assurance and quality control.
Financial Management
From accounts payable to accounts receivable, robust financial tracking tools integrate with your chosen financials system to ensure accuracy.
Supply Chain Management
Achieve better visibility and vendor management across packaging's complex supply chain.
Industry-Specific Features
Access to functionalities designed to meet the unique needs of the folding carton, flexible packaging and labelling sectors.
Estimation and Quoting
Handle complex estimations with ease, and generate quotes based on factors including raw material costs, labour, and machinery usage.
Production Management
Utilize advanced algorithms and real-time shop floor data for accurate planning production and scheduling of jobs.
Inventory Management
Access real-time inventory tracking of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods.
Traceability
Understanding a package's journey is vital for safety and risk management. Our software provides transparency and generates compliance reports for seamless adherence.
Quality Control
Maintain compliance and high standards with tools for quality assurance and quality control.
Financial Management
From accounts payable to accounts receivable, robust financial tracking tools integrate with your chosen financials system to ensure accuracy.
Supply Chain Management
Achieve better visibility and vendor management across packaging's complex supply chain.
Industry-Specific Features
Access to functionalities designed to meet the unique needs of the folding carton, flexible packaging and labelling sectors.
Integration Capabilities
Work seamlessly with other vendor tools and systems via fully functional integration.
Connected Workflow Technology To Empower
Unlock your business's full potential with an information flow ecosystem designed to meet evolving consumer demands. By harnessing the power of the Packaging Suite, you empower your workforce and excite your customers. In the label, folding carton, flexible packaging, extruded film, and printed materials industry, savvy business leaders turn to our solutions to seamlessly manage their operations and drive success.
Presenting a versatile array of efficiency-enhancing workflow solutions, the Packaging Suite is adaptable to meet the demands of any packaging manufacturing process. From order acquisition to shipping, our solutions streamline automation and optimize operations, reshaping your customer interactions, data management, job tracking, product shipping, and decision-making processes. By leveraging our solutions, you can tap into untapped revenue and profit potential, transforming your business operations for heightened success.
"Amazing end-to-end traceability, we know which machine a job has been running on, how long, who ran it, and what materials it is using."Jamie Cole Enterprise Systems Director, Fortis Solutions Group
Quick Learning Curve
Encompassing specialized features, the ePS Packaging Suite helps adoption and focuses training on familiar and appropriate workflows and functionality.
This aids rapid onboarding and reduces configuration and implementation costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ePS Packaging Suite, and how does it serve the packaging industry?
ePS Packaging Suite is a comprehensive set of tools designed to streamline and optimize operations for packaging manufacturers across sectors such as folding carton, labeling, and flexible packaging.
It covers everything from estimating, production scheduling, and inventory management to shipping and compliance tracking, making it an ideal solution for manufacturers with complex operations.
How does the Packaging Suite support folding carton manufacturers?
For folding carton manufacturers, the Packaging Suite provides specialized features like the ECMA Styles Library, which includes standardized carton designs that can be customized. This reduces the time needed to create new designs, improves accuracy in estimating, and ensures compliance with industry standards. The suite also supports efficient production scheduling and real-time inventory management.
How does the Packaging Suite assist flexible packaging manufacturers with material management?
The Packaging Suite offers flexible packaging manufacturers powerful tools like resin recipe management, which allows them to track and manage different resin formulations. This feature ensures that the correct materials are used in each production run, supporting the creation of multi-layer packaging and helping manufacturers optimize material usage and reduce waste.
Can the Packaging Suite handle specific needs for labeling manufacturers?
Yes, the Packaging Suite is equipped to meet the unique requirements of labeling manufacturers.
It supports the management of short production runs, variable data printing, and regulatory compliance.
With integrated tools for production scheduling and inventory tracking, labeling manufacturers can optimize efficiency while ensuring consistency across print jobs.
How does the Packaging Suite optimize tooling management, such as die cuts and embossing?
The tooling library feature in the Packaging Suite helps manufacturers manage die cuts, embossing plates, and other tools.
This library ensures that tooling is effectively tracked, maintained, and reused when possible, reducing lead times and production costs.
The system also supports version control, making it easier to replicate high-quality results for repeat orders.
How does the Packaging Suite support sustainability initiatives for packaging companies?
The Packaging Suite helps companies reduce waste and optimize resource use, which is essential for meeting sustainability goals.
It tracks material consumption, energy usage, and waste generation, providing insights to manufacturers on how to improve their environmental impact.
The suite also supports the use of recyclable and eco-friendly materials in packaging processes.
How does the Packaging Suite handle complex multi-layered packaging structures for flexible packaging?
For flexible packaging manufacturers, the suite provides a detailed library to manage multi-layer packaging configurations. It allows users to define material specifications for each layer, track coating and laminate usage, and ensure compliance with both customer requirements and regulatory standards. This feature is vital for manufacturers producing advanced flexible packaging solutions.
How does the Packaging Suite enhance collaboration between design and production teams?
The Packaging Suite facilitates collaboration between design and production teams through features like the ECMA Styles Library and integration of production planning tools.
Designers can select standardized packaging styles that are ready for production, reducing errors and speeding up the transition from design to manufacturing. This results in faster time-to-market and improved workflow efficiency.