There are many things to consider in your search for a quality management solution. Effective quality management software can help a company swiftly deliver high quality products within a complex environment. Functionality should not be the only driver in selecting a new solution. Factors such as industry experience, flexibility, integration capabilities, configuration management, and visibility of data should also be considered.
A modern quality management system (QMS) can tackle problems within your supply chain and streamline processes to improve overall product quality. An effective quality management software solution is the key to dramatically improve the entire quality process from source inspection through final device approval and product shipment.
Companies should look for a QMS solution that will provide a rapid return on investment. Most importantly, the solution should be able to effectively align with your business processes, documents and company policies.
Let’s examine some of the criteria below:
Industry Experience
For companies in highly regulated industries, safety comes first. Choose a vendor who has extensive experience helping companies manage regulatory standards, and a strong implementation record to ensure that complex manufacturing environments can be efficiently managed. To be competitive you must meet compliance standards and your product must be of exceptional quality. A quality management solution that is built specifically to cater to your industry may be the best fit.
Flexibility
These days there is no single way to purchase a software solution. The options are many and can include perpetual licenses, subscriptions, hosted solutions or cloud offerings. The flexibility to adapt the solution to the way your company does business is a must. Your QMS solution should be scalable so that it can grow with you as your business expands.
Integration Capabilities
Improving communication across the enterprise is the goal of an effective quality management solution. The integration of your existing ERP or MES software with your quality management software should be seamless. When this is place, quality and manufacturing data can be synched. This real-time snapshot of what is happening on the manufacturing floor can be shared with management to enable better business decisions and deliver higher quality products.
Configuration Management
The need to configure complex products is a primary requirement for most highly regulated manufacturers. An effective quality management solution can provide complete configuration records for companies that require sophisticated configuration management and display the complete genealogy of all material throughout the manufacturing process. Companies can also create an audit plan with a configurable checklist to ensure success. Industry-leading QMS solutions allow for the automation of tasks and control over user access.
Visibility of Data
Comprehensive Reporting is readily available in effective quality management solutions. Visibility into costs results in a lower overall cost of quality. Supplier collaboration is easy with the insight available within a quality management solution. Companies can access supplier data and become proactive about controlling costs and quality. Automated routings and email notifications increase communication across the enterprise and ensure the right contacts can view critical data.
A modern quality management solution will help build a quality culture that will deliver long-term results. TIP Technologies is the leading provider of quality management software to highly regulated industries. Contact us today for a demo of our solution and discover how implementing best practices in quality can put you on the path to success.