{"id":69364,"date":"2026-04-30T08:48:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=69364"},"modified":"2026-04-30T08:48:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:48:47","slug":"eps-launches-commandcore-to-unify-packaging-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2026\/04\/eps-launches-commandcore-to-unify-packaging-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"ePS Launches CommandCore to Unify Packaging Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Pittsburgh (April 29, 2026)<\/em> \u2013 ePS (eProductivity Software) today announced the launch of CommandCore, its unified operational platform designed specifically for packaging manufacturers, addressing long-standing industry challenges stemming from fragmented systems across production, planning, quality, and sustainability operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packaging manufacturers today typically operate critical functions, from ERP and manufacturing execution to quality, scheduling, and sustainability, across disconnected tools. These fragmented environments restrict real\u2011time visibility, obscure profitability, slow modernization efforts, and leave businesses unprepared for accelerating regulatory and customer expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CommandCore brings these operational pillars together on a single architectural foundation, enabling packaging manufacturers to move from reactive decision\u2011making to proactive operational command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor decades, packaging manufacturers have achieved operational excellence despite their software solutions, not because of it,\u201d said Doug Braun, CEO at ePS. \u201cThey\u2019ve been told fragmentation is inevitable and modernization requires compromise. CommandCore was built to challenge that assumption.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One Unified Foundation Across Eight Packaging-Native Pillars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CommandCore unifies the following eight core operational pillars on a single database and platform foundation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>ERP Foundation \u2013 estimating, quoting, order and production management, inventory, tooling, and costing<\/li><li>Manufacturing Execution (MES) \u2013 real\u2011time shop floor tracking, trimming, conversion, and resource optimization<\/li><li>Control Systems \u2013 machine data capture and real\u2011time process control<\/li><li>Operational Excellence \u2013 workflow design, audit trails, and scenario planning<\/li><li>Smart Scheduling \u2013 capacity constraints, production optimization, and KPI reporting<\/li><li>Quality &amp; Compliance \u2013 NCR management, preventive actions, and regulatory disclosure<\/li><li>Sustainability \u2013 carbon accounting, environmental compliance, and transparency reporting<\/li><li>Smart Supply Agility \u2013 customer portals, supplier management, and procurement alignment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than connecting standalone modules through middleware or integrations, CommandCore operates as a single, connected system with real\u2011time data flowing from estimate through production and accounting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Packaging-Native Intelligence Built Into the Architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike generic ERP systems adapted for manufacturing or modular tools assembled through integrations, CommandCore embeds packaging-specific intelligence into every function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform is designed to reflect packaging manufacturing realities, including substrate complexity, makeready processes, waste factors, finishing operations, and sustainability reporting requirements. This packaging-native approach enables workflows that align with how packaging manufacturers operate, rather than forcing operational compromise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur customers don\u2019t manage integrations, they manage their business\u201d, added Braun. \u201cWith CommandCore, they make better decisions at every level of their operation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Operational Command Without Forced Transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CommandCore supports modular adoption, allowing manufacturers to start where operational pain is greatest and expand over time, with architectural integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each module builds on the unified foundation, enabling phased modernization while maintaining a single source of operational truth across the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This pragmatic approach allows manufacturers to achieve immediate operational improvements while building long-term capability, without the risk typically associated with large-scale system replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur platform was designed around packaging-native features, and the modular nature was part of that thought process,\u201d said Craig Tait, CPO, at ePS. \u201cIt provides manufacturers and converters the flexibility to achieve operational excellence in their current and future state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUnified doesn\u2019t mean all at once,\u201d continues Tait, \u201ceach company has their own timeline, and now, we can truly help throughout their journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About ePS<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epssw.com\">ePS<\/a> (eProductivity Software), empowers packaging companies around the globe through cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and over 30 years of industry expertise. Its comprehensive ERP, MES, and industry-specific solutions enable seamless workflow management across the corrugated, folding carton, label, and flexible packaging segments. By integrating advanced automation capabilities, these solutions enhance product quality, minimize waste, and maximize throughput, helping businesses lower manufacturing costs, improve efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth. Addressing the unique challenges of the packaging and corrugated industries, ePS helps companies optimize operations, boost profitability, and thrive in competitive markets. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pittsburgh (April 29, 2026) \u2013 ePS (eProductivity Software) today announced the launch of CommandCore, its unified operational platform designed specifically for packaging manufacturers, addressing long-standing industry challenges stemming from fragmented systems across production, planning, quality, and sustainability operations. Packaging manufacturers today typically operate critical functions, from ERP and manufacturing execution to quality, scheduling, and sustainability, across disconnected tools. These fragmented environments restrict real\u2011time visibility, obscure profitability, slow modernization efforts, and leave businesses unprepared for accelerating regulatory and customer expectations. CommandCore brings these operational pillars together on a single architectural foundation, enabling packaging manufacturers to move from reactive decision\u2011making to proactive operational command. \u201cFor decades, packaging manufacturers have achieved operational excellence despite their software solutions, not because of it,\u201d said Doug Braun, CEO at ePS. \u201cThey\u2019ve been told fragmentation is inevitable and modernization requires compromise. CommandCore was built to challenge that assumption.\u201d One Unified Foundation Across Eight Packaging-Native Pillars CommandCore unifies the following eight core operational pillars on a single database and platform foundation: ERP Foundation \u2013 estimating, quoting, order and production management, inventory, tooling, and costing Manufacturing Execution (MES) \u2013 real\u2011time shop floor tracking, trimming, conversion, and resource optimization Control Systems \u2013 machine data capture and real\u2011time process control Operational Excellence \u2013 workflow design, audit trails, and scenario planning Smart Scheduling \u2013 capacity constraints, production optimization, and KPI reporting Quality &amp; Compliance \u2013 NCR management, preventive actions, and regulatory disclosure Sustainability \u2013 carbon accounting, environmental compliance, and transparency reporting Smart Supply Agility \u2013 customer portals, supplier management, and procurement alignment Rather than connecting standalone modules through middleware or integrations, CommandCore operates as a single, connected system with real\u2011time data flowing from estimate through production and accounting. Packaging-Native Intelligence Built Into the Architecture Unlike generic ERP systems adapted for manufacturing or modular tools assembled through integrations, CommandCore embeds packaging-specific intelligence into every function. The platform is designed to reflect packaging manufacturing realities, including substrate complexity, makeready processes, waste factors, finishing operations, and sustainability reporting requirements. This packaging-native approach enables workflows that align with how packaging manufacturers operate, rather than forcing operational compromise. \u201cOur customers don\u2019t manage integrations, they manage their business\u201d, added Braun. \u201cWith CommandCore, they make better decisions at every level of their operation.\u201d Operational Command Without Forced Transformation CommandCore supports modular adoption, allowing manufacturers to start where operational pain is greatest and expand over time, with architectural integrity. Each module builds on the unified foundation, enabling phased modernization while maintaining a single source of operational truth across the organization. This pragmatic approach allows manufacturers to achieve immediate operational improvements while building long-term capability, without the risk typically associated with large-scale system replacement. \u201cOur platform was designed around packaging-native features, and the modular nature was part of that thought process,\u201d said Craig Tait, CPO, at ePS. \u201cIt provides manufacturers and converters the flexibility to achieve operational excellence in their current and future state. \u201cUnified doesn\u2019t mean all at once,\u201d continues Tait, \u201ceach company has their own timeline, and now, we can truly help throughout their journey.\u201d ### About ePSePS (eProductivity Software), empowers packaging companies around the globe through cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and over 30 years of industry expertise. Its comprehensive ERP, MES, and industry-specific solutions enable seamless workflow management across the corrugated, folding carton, label, and flexible packaging segments. By integrating advanced automation capabilities, these solutions enhance product quality, minimize waste, and maximize throughput, helping businesses lower manufacturing costs, improve efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth. Addressing the unique challenges of the packaging and corrugated industries, ePS helps companies optimize operations, boost profitability, and thrive in competitive markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[4678],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69364"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69364"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69364\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69365,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69364\/revisions\/69365"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69364"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69364"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69364"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}