EPSS is a powerful software system whose built-in customization features enable it to meet a wide range of needs.

Nonetheless, EPSS is the type of software that may impact multiple departments within an organization (e.g., EHS, Engineering, Purchasing, Marketing). Additionally, its standardized methodology does impose a structure on how packaging-related data are organized. For many companies, such a structure may not have existed before or may not yet be standardized throughout the company. Also, different companies may have different concerns regarding the environmental characteristics of product packaging, reflecting country-, industry-, and company-specific product stewardship requirements and strategies.

To assist companies in this area, KCI offers the following related services:

• Needs Assessment. Helping companies determine how environmental packaging information can best be managed within their organization. The depth of the assessment may vary, but should include an examination of existing management systems, technical systems, and product stewardship concerns and strategies. The results of such an assessment can be used to determine how closely EPSS meets a company's needs.
• Software Customization. Customizing EPSS to meet specific needs.
• Determining Product Stewardship Strategies. Helping companies determine what product stewardship (e.g., environmental packaging) issues they should be addressing, and strategies they should be taking, in light of their product line, industry, market, and stakeholders' values.

For more information about KCI's experience related to management systems, information technology, and product stewardship strategies, review our experience pages.