MasterControl's document collaboration software system helps companies maximize their intellectual assets by automating, simplifying, and optimizing the process of collaboration in documents-based projects.
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A document collaboration software system offers a line of validation products and services addressing different levels of validation needs based on individual risk assessment. They are designed to allow "continuous validation" for FDA-regulated companies by making validation of software upgrades easier, faster, and more cost-effective.
Here's how MasterControl addresses key issues faced by companies in implementing collaborative projects.
Deviations Management Challenges | MasterControl Deviations™ Software System |
Disconnected Deviations Processes A paper-based or hybrid deviation system, which consists of disconnected processes, faces a significant challenge in enforcing uniform incident response. The scope of a deviation is usually focused on a single event, rather than a series of events over time. Trends and patterns in occurrence remain hidden, so the quality system fails to make best use of available data. For example, a paper-based system may overlook repeated occurrences of deviations from release specifications or material specifications over a span of 30 days, and consequently fail to alert managers about the need to investigate it, or perhaps launch a corrective/preventive action (CAPA). | Connected Processes The deviations software from MasterControl is a part of the MasterControl integrated suite, allowing connectivity with other MasterControl applications that control other quality processes, including CAPA, OOS, and electronic batch record management. For example, deviation incidents can be correlated to nonconformances and customer complaints. MasterControl leverages the data collected for use in continuous quality improvement required by the FDA. |
Poor Tracking of Deviations It's time-consuming to physically track paperwork. A manual deviation system makes it almost impossible to identify and avoid bottlenecks. | Automatic Tracking of Deviations Deviations software tracks all routing information and data entered into the electronic form, allowing the deviation owner to identify bottlenecks and understand the sequence of events during processing. |
Poor Turnaround For those with paper-based systems, paperwork often ends up in a pile on somebody's desk, creating a significant turnaround challenge in a sequential process, even if that deviation system involves a small group. | Faster Turnaround The deviation software from MasterControl tracks all routing information and data entered into the electronic form, allowing the deviation owner to identify bottlenecks and understand the sequence of events during processing. |
Regulatory compliance requires collaborative work in different levels. MasterControl streamlines and optimizes the collaboration process needed in any compliance effort.
MasterControl connects the collaboration process with other quality processes to promote continuous improvement.
MasterControl offers robust software, plus the appropriate tools and services necessary for successful implementation and validation.