The Top 10 Things to Consider When Selecting an EHS MIS

April 18, 2012
1:00 -2:00 p.m.
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If an EHS Management Information System (MIS) is supposed to make your work easier, why is picking one so difficult?

With ever-increasing regulations, widespread operations and growing amounts of data to manage, a comprehensive and effective EHS MIS is more important than ever. However, one size does not fit all, and selecting the wrong system can be a huge drain on your resources. So, how do you select the right EHS MIS for your company?

This webinar will feature a "Top 10” list designed to provide an overview of what is required to make the most of your EHS-MIS evaluation and selection process. Our industry experts will cover such topics as:

• Analyzing your internal needs
• Who to involve in the selection process
• How to decrease implementation, training and support costs
• The difference between configurable vs. off-the-shelf options
• Increasing user satisfaction and efficiency
• Pros and cons of adding extra bells and whistles

Get ready to learn and bring your questions for our expert speakers:

• Matt Airhart, Director; KMI
• Joanna Schroeder, Principal; E2 ManageTech Inc.

Speaker biographies:

Matt Airhart

Matt Airhart is the President and CEO of KMI, a leading provider of user-focused safety, environmental, compliance and sustainability software solutions. Mr. Airhart’s experience includes seven years in the chemical manufacturing industry and ten years in EMIS design, development, selection and implementation. He is a passionate advocate for effective, long-term solutions to compliance, risk and sustainability data and process management solutions.

Joanne Schroeder, P.E.

Joanne Schroeder, P.E., is a Principal at E2 ManageTech and has an extensive background in selecting and designing EMIS spanning the full breadth of EHS topics and in virtually every industry. She has been in the forefront of this industry for the last 15 years. Ms. Schroeder has developed a leading method of conducting cost/benefit analysis for EMIS' that quantifies both direct and indirect costs. Ms. Schroeder has a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Irvine (UCI), a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), and an MBA from University of Southern California (USC).

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