Environmental regulations are reshaping how life science CMOs and CDMOs compete for contracts, with ESG performance now a key differentiator. Learn how the shrewdest contract manufacturers are turning sustainability compliance from a burden to an advantage. Find out how digital solutions help eliminate paper waste while automating the documentation needed for both regulatory and ESG requirements.
Software purchase is just the beginning. While 85% of life sciences companies buy quality management system (QMS) solutions, only 29% fully implement them. Discover how to navigate hidden costs of validation, training, and data migration while maximizing ROI. Don't let implementation challenges derail your quality transformation—master them instead.
Still spending months on MES validation? Discover how industry leaders are slashing validation time by 80%—from months to just 45 minutes—while maintaining full compliance. Learn eight proven best practices and how the revolutionary, patented validation tools are transforming life sciences manufacturing with faster digital adoption, reduced costs, and improved regulatory compliance.
July 31, 2025
By Nicole Sherman, Senior Product Marketing Manager, MasterControl
Discover how leading life sciences companies are successfully implementing AI in quality and manufacturing operations, with real-world examples that have saved resources equivalent to 15 full-time employees monthly. This feedback from industry executives examines practical applications like automated complaint processing, predictive maintenance, and supply chain intelligence, while addressing industry-specific challenges like regulatory uncertainty and validation procedures. Learn how your organization can navigate the balance between innovation and compliance to gain significant advantages in operational efficiency, product quality, and regulatory readiness in this transformative era.
Say goodbye to $100K documentation errors and hello to 90% fewer mistakes. Discover how digital batch record solutions are helping life sciences manufacturers slash review times by 80% and achieve ROI in just four months. Ready to transform your manufacturing documentation nightmare into a competitive advantage?
Disconnected quality systems cost life sciences companies millions in rework, recalls, and missed opportunities. Discover how AI-enabled enterprise QMS solutions are delivering 90% faster investigations and 50% improved training cycles while keeping organizations perpetually audit-ready. Learn the six must-have features revolutionizing quality management in regulated environments.
July 23, 2025
by Alexander Kaplunov, Chief Technology Officer, MasterControl, and Viktoria Rojkova, Vice President of AI/ML and Data Science, MasterControl
As generative AI reshapes how we work, life sciences manufacturers face a critical dilemma: leverage these powerful tools without exposing proprietary formulations, manufacturing processes, and regulated data to third parties. How are industry leaders building compliant AI systems that protect intellectual property while still driving innovation? Learn practical strategies for implementing validated, audit-ready AI that satisfies regulators and safeguards your competitive advantage in an increasingly AI-powered landscape.
It’s no secret: paper batch records create compliance risks and inefficiencies in life sciences manufacturing. Discover five essential features of modern electronic batch record (EBR) solutions that streamline workflows, ensure data integrity, and accelerate product release in regulated environments. This blog post highlights how leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturers are significantly reducing errors and costs while improving production metrics by implementing EBR technology.
July 17, 2025
by Jonathan LeBaron, Manager, Privacy and Compliance, MasterControl
MasterControl has achieved ISO 42001 certification for AI Management Systems, becoming one of the first companies in the industry to meet this international standard for responsible AI development. This milestone ensures life sciences manufacturers can confidently implement AI solutions that are transparent, accountable, and compliant while still driving innovation. Discover how MasterControl's certified AI governance framework provides the perfect balance of cutting-edge capabilities and risk mitigation for quality and manufacturing professionals in regulated environments.
In an era where drug-device combination products are revolutionizing patient care, contract manufacturers face unprecedented challenges. This blog post explores how CMOs can navigate the complex regulatory landscape, enhance supply chain visibility, and integrate quality processes to succeed in a market projected to reach $355.84 billion by 2034. Discover the critical strategies that forward-thinking manufacturers are implementing to compete in the rapidly evolving world of combination products.
Juggling compliance training when everyone wears multiple hats? Discover practical approaches to managing regulatory-required training without overwhelming your small team. Learn how right-sized QMS solutions can transform compliance from headache to competitive advantage—even with limited resources.
Digital logbooks are empowering nutraceutical manufacturers to track every component throughout the supply chain and build unshakeable consumer trust. The result? Fewer disruptions, better compliance, and a competitive edge. In this blog post, you’ll learn how electronic logbooks can transform your operations.
For emerging life sciences companies, validation isn't just a checkbox—it's a mountain that can delay your product launch by months. When every resource counts, traditional validation approaches consume precious time your team simply doesn't have. This blog post reveals how innovative companies are slashing validation effort by an astonishing 80%-90% using modern, risk-based approaches supported by today's regulatory environment. Discover the modern approach that puts quality acceleration within reach.
Discover why 70% of manufacturers cite data quality problems as their biggest obstacle to AI implementation and how this particularly impacts contract manufacturers juggling multiple client products simultaneously. This blog post reveals the hidden costs of disconnected ERP, MES, and QMS systems in contract manufacturing, where information silos create cascading inefficiencies that directly affect client satisfaction and retention. Learn how forward-thinking CDMOs are gaining advantages through integrated systems that deliver real-time production intelligence, reduced review times, and enhanced client communication.
Life science manufacturers are drowning in paperwork while competitors go digital. Discover how leading CDMOs achieved 70% documentation efficiency gains without massive system overhauls. Learn the practical steps transforming contract manufacturing today.
Small life sciences startups face the same FDA regulatory scrutiny as industry giants, but without dedicated quality teams, which creates significant audit anxiety. With proper preparation focused on control, consistency, and commitment to quality, even the smallest life sciences companies can face FDA inspections with confidence rather than panic. Learn practical strategies that will help your smaller company build audit-ready quality systems.
Breaking language barriers just became easier for global life sciences companies. Discover how AI-powered document translation, summarization, and exam generation can save your team 330+ hours annually while ensuring consistent quality worldwide. No more compliance gaps from translation errors—just seamless global operations that keep everyone on the same page.
June 17, 2025
By Nicole Sherman, Senior Product Marketing Manager, MasterControl
Discover why leading life sciences executives unanimously agree that AI has evolved from a "nice-to-have" to a strategic imperative that will determine which companies thrive in the coming years. Gain exclusive insights from industry leaders who share five critical factors for successful AI implementation—from establishing effective governance frameworks to transforming workforce capabilities. Whether your organization is just beginning its AI journey or looking to accelerate adoption, these field-tested perspectives offer valuable guidance for navigating the opportunities and challenges of this revolutionary technology in a heavily regulated industry.
MasterControl has achieved FedRAMP Moderate authorization for its Quality Excellence Gov solution, becoming the first industry-leading QMS provider to meet this rigorous federal security standard. This milestone not only opens doors for government agencies and contractors but also delivers enhanced security benefits to all MasterControl customers through improved vulnerability management, stronger encryption, and real-time compliance monitoring. Discover how MasterControl's commitment to security excellence is helping organizations bring life-changing products to more people sooner while maintaining the highest level of data protection.
When handling sensitive information for multiple clients, security matters. Electronic logbooks provide fine-tuned access control that paper simply can't match. With digital logbooks, life sciences companies can build client confidence through better data security and compliance. Read how leading CMOs are protecting proprietary information while streamlining operations in our newest blog post.
