What are the advantages of using ERS versus writing my own software?
Many companies consider developing an environmental solution “in-house” with the belief they can reduce the costs of their environmental plan yet still maintain confidence in their compliance program. However, the reality is that approach often has the opposite results. Most company’s IT and/or engineering resources are already spread thin. Many companies may have the in-house expertise but they rarely have the time to implement a comprehensive, reliable environmental management package from scratch. Just as importantly, most simply don’t have the time or resources to maintain the system after it is installed. The development plans tend to be “rushed” and the functionality reduced to the minimum needed to “get by”. The result is a often a “minimum” solution that increases your compliance exposure and that no one is really please with in the end. With the unique design and ease-of-use of ERS, companies have the choice of purchasing a fully-implemented, turn-key system or utilizing the E
