ePS CommandCore ‘unified operational system’ for packaging

3 May 2026

With packaging manufacturers typically operating functions ranging from ERP and manufacturing execution to quality, scheduling and sustainability, across disconnected tools, CommandCore – a new unified operational platform from ePS (eProductivity Software) – brings together eight core packaging-native pillars under a single database, including:

o ERP foundation i.e. estimating, quoting, order and production management, inventory, tooling, and costing;

o manufacturing execution i.e. real time shop floor tracking, trimming, conversion, and resource optimisation;

o control systems i.e. machine data capture and real time process control;

o operational excellence i.e. workflow design, audit trails, and scenario planning;

o smart scheduling i.e. managing capacity constraints, production optimisation, and KPI reporting;

o quality and compliance i.e. NCR management, preventive actions, and regulatory disclosure;

o sustainability i.e. carbon accounting, environmental compliance, and transparency reporting; and

o smart supply agility i.e. customer portals, supplier management, and procurement alignment.

Doug Braun, CEO at ePS, says: “For decades, packaging manufacturers have achieved operational excellence despite their software solutions, not because of them and they have essentially been told that fragmentation is inevitable and modernisation requires compromise. But the reality is that these fragmented environments restrict real time visibility, obscure profitability, slow modernisation efforts, and leave businesses unprepared for accelerating regulatory and customer expectations. CommandCore challenges this dynamic by bringing together eight core operations on a single database into a unified platform. Rather than connecting standalone modules through ‘middleware’ or integrations, CommandCore operates as a single, connected system with real time data flowing from estimate through production and accounting.”

Designed specifically for packaging manufacturing needs, including substrate complexity, makeready processes, waste factors, finishing operations, and sustainability reporting requirements, CommandCore supports modular adoption, enabling users to expand over time in line with their most pressing needs.

Braun adds: “This allows users to achieve immediate operational improvements while building long-term capability, without the risks associated with large-scale system replacement.”

Craig Tait, CPO at ePS, says: “CommandCore was designed around packaging-native features, and the modular nature was part of that thought process. It provides manufacturers and converters the flexibility to achieve operational excellence in their current and future state. Unified doesn’t mean all at once. Each company has their own timeline, and now, we can truly help throughout their journey.”