Quality Essentials Suite

The Quality Essentials Suite, developed by Horizons International, is a Quality Management Software designed to streamline quality control and assurance processes. According to the vendor, this software is targeted at small to medium-sized businesses in various industries, including manufacturing, food production, chemical, pharmaceutical, automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Quality control and quality assurance professionals in these industries can potentially benefit from the solution offered by the Quality Essentials Suite.

Key Features

Affordable: According to the vendor, the Quality Essentials Suite offers an affordable solution for businesses with its OE (Operational Entity) Licensing, potentially eliminating per user costs and allowing everyone in the organization to use the software for one affordable price. The vendor claims that this can increase productivity by gathering, reporting, and analyzing QA and QC data.

QA & QC Data Collection: The software enables the collection of QA and QC data throughout the enterprise. According to the vendor, it provides a choice of entry forms and importing tools for repeatable and reliable results, potentially ensuring accurate and comprehensive data collection.

Data Analysis: The Quality Essentials Suite provides real-time analytics to help identify trends and patterns in the collected data. It includes charting and analytical tools for statistical analysis, potentially allowing businesses to make data-driven decisions without time delays from data migration or manipulation.

Integrated CAPA System: The software automates the activities of the continuous improvement system by identifying, monitoring, and resolving non-conformances. According to the vendor, it aims to ensure that structured processes and follow-up tasks are not missed, potentially streamlining the CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) process.

Automate Alerts: This feature programs real-time alerts for out-of-tolerance results, aiming to enable businesses to catch potential issues early and take immediate action. The vendor claims that it can automate procedural events, potentially eliminating the need for manual monitoring and tasking.

Certificate of Analysis Creation: The Quality Essentials Suite automates the creation of required supply chain documentation, such as Certificate of Analysis (COA). According to the vendor, it aims to confirm that materials meet specifications and regulatory requirements, potentially reducing the cost and complexity of supporting the COA process.

Continuous Improvement Software: This feature automates tasks related to identifying, evaluating, completing, and monitoring changes. It supports a two-tier continuous improvement system and simplifies reporting, tracking, and analyzing discrepant events and materials, according to the vendor.

Track Orders for Outside Labs or Services: The software generates orders for outside laboratories or services, including relevant data, expected completion dates, and instructions. It tracks the status and monitors events, aiming to ensure smooth coordination with external entities.

Digital QMS: The Quality Essentials Suite aims to reduce labor and focus on analysis and improvement by managing QA, QC, and CAPA activities using digital tools. According to the vendor, it can help businesses reduce risk and lower operating costs by digitizing quality management processes.

CAPA System Software: This feature automates the activities of continuous improvement, including identifying, monitoring, and resolving non-conformances. According to the vendor, it aims to reduce risk for all stakeholders and decrease costs, ensuring effective CAPA management.