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    MasterControl Quality Excellence

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AMasterControl Quality Excellence is a Quality Management System (QMS) for the life sciences. It enables life-sciences companies to enable flexible quality event management, simplified document management, and automated training management that work together to close the loop on quality.

    $25,000

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    MasterControl Quality Excellence
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    MasterControl Quality Excellence
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    Microsoft Teams is pretty easy to navigate and pick up if you are a new user. The problem with the platform is that you don't always know if you are reviewing the latest revision of a document. This is where MasterControl Quality Excellence does a much better job of serving …
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    MasterControl Quality Excellence requires more of a learning curve. However, it is a more respected eQMS standard in the industry.
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    Advanced quality event management was also easy to implement. It was easier to customize your own work flow and also to be able to customize the fields within the form based on feedback provided by users and it meets company need. Not sure if Veeva or other system have …
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    1 QMS with future module implementation goals. Price point
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    Industry leading offering. others are good, but this is the standard for a reason
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    I have only used MasterControl Quality Excellence as a system for document control. All previous experience has been through documents directly and getting signatures manually. MasterControl Quality Excellence has made remote work much more accessible especially when office …
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    MasterControl Quality Excellence is twice the cost, but the implementation of AQEM makes it fit-for-purpose.
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    All in one approach
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    MasterControl Quality Excellence is the best value as it does not carry the high price tag that Veeva and provides scalable solutions for small, medium and very large enterprise organizations. MasterControl Quality Excellence is focused on ensuring their pipeline can support …
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    MasterControl’s Quality Excellence stacks up very well with other systems due to it complete suite of MC products such as, Logbooks, Production Records (Mx), and Asset Management (Ax). Other systems may have one, or more, of these modules, but none were able to package them …
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    We are still evaluating and the outcome will be based on a list of user requirements documented for various need across our organization.
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    MS provides configuration flexibility rather than requiring coding for business operations.
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    MasterControl Quakity Excellence was selected due to the need for a new medical device application and was best suited to meet the needs of the rest of the business that focuses on food and beverage. It was the Manufacturing Excellence module that set it apart and was a key …
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    MasterControl seems to be better suited for life sciences industries, as the out of the box configuration is more strict. In terms of end users, the MasterControl layout looks more user friendly when compared to others.
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    My company had MasterControl when I joined, and I have not used any other DMS/TMS
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    MasterControl Quality Excellence was largely selected due to the familiarity the incoming quality manager had with the software. It would have been difficult to meet the targeted certification date if the administrator of the software had no experience using it.
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    MasterControls' user interface is more visually appealing than others I have seen. It enhances the user experience of utilizing MasterControl Quality Excellence and provides clearer visual cues when certain items require attention. Other systems I have used rely on knowing …
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    MasterControl offered a significantly easier to use interface, and a much easier to customize backend than TrackWise. While both systems are targeted at the same tasks, TrackWise felt clumsy where MasterControl felt polished. Tracking documentation, especially the ability to …
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    It is a modern saas platform with a well-defined development and continuous improvement plan. The manufacturer's investments in research and development convinced us to choose their solution.
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    The products we evaluated were considered as potential replacements for MasterControl Quality Excellence. At this time, we continue using MasterControl Quality Excellence primarily due to the significant volume of data in our system and the operational impact of a platform …
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    MasterControl makes it easier to have control over what people can see and download. MasterControl also hides archived documents from users' view, so they aren't using an out-of-date copy while working in the labs. The training module is also enhanced by the attachment section, …
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    MasterControl Quality Excellence is better than Veeva Vault because it's easier to use, faster to implement, and built specifically for highly regulated industries. It offers more flexibility, better integration with manufacturing systems, and strong tools for audits and …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    157 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    72 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    75%
    Implementation went as expected
    80 Answers
    User Ratings
    MasterControl Quality Excellence
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (166 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    7.2
    (161 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.3
    (6 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MasterControl Quality Excellence
    Likelihood to Recommend
    MasterControl
    The MasterControl Quality Excellence suite is well suited for the life sciences and biotechnology as well as manufacturing companies that could benefit from the regulatory compliance that this suite of products offer. This product is highly recommended for industries that want to reduce paper overhead and digitally transform their QMS into a singular location
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    Pros
    MasterControl
    • Organization - the layout and idea behind how the website is displayed and functions.
    • Compliance - ensuring our documents are kept up to date and accurate.
    • Quality - by having a platform with all documents with all standards set out at once, quality standards are easily accessed.
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    Cons
    MasterControl
    • License model can become very expensive for small startup businesses.
    • More development with validation and more transparent information on how the improvements and or fixes may impact the current configuration. Currently, everything is listed, but it is not tailored to my system.
    • More information regarding the transition of previous processes to new processes. i.e., FBS to AQEM. I am currently working on the ADV/FBS forms and will eventually transition to AQEM/ADAPT. Still, I would like more information regarding the transition to inform current stakeholders about the improvements on the horizon.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    MasterControl
    would rate MasterControl Quality Excellence a 7 out of 10 because, while it offers strong compliance tools, centralized document control, and effective audit readiness features, there are still areas that could be improved to enhance the overall user experience. The platform can sometimes feel complex and unintuitive, especially for new users, and customizing workflows to fit specific organizational needs can be challenging. Additionally, integration with other enterprise systems isn't always seamless, which can slow down processes. Despite these drawbacks, the system remains a reliable and valuable tool for maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.
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    Usability
    MasterControl
    Some tasks require the users and SysAdmin to access multiple modules at a time. For example: to create a training course and an exam for a document in the system, the user needs to finish creating the document in the doc module, then go to the training module to create a course and an exam separately. Ideally, from the document page we should be able to access the training course, which could have some fields auto-populated. And from there, also create and link an exam, all without leaving the document page.
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    Reliability and Availability
    MasterControl
    they are good about keeping it running
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    Performance
    MasterControl
    some reports take time to filter and to get them to give the correct information. This is usually because of inputs.
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    Support Rating
    MasterControl
    The Technical Support team has grown exponentially over the last couple years. Some front line support staff are new to the system and so know less than the clients do. Back line staff are more seasoned and provide immediate assistance to the front line staff. They have an extensive knowledge bank to assist them as well as client access to most KB articles. Annual user group conference gives us chance to meet the support staff an also to resolve any outstanding issues. Any critical vendor notices are emailed immediately when found and a patch offered at the same time. These are rare, but quickly resolved.
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    In-Person Training
    MasterControl
    I rated the MasterControl in-person training a 10 because it was clear, practical, and well-paced. The trainer explained concepts thoroughly and answered questions effectively. I appreciated the hands-on walkthroughs, which made it easier to understand how to apply the system in real scenarios. Overall, it was a valuable learning experience that boosted my confidence in using MasterControl.
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    Online Training
    MasterControl
    transparent and immediate when the documents are updated. Easy to check on training and customizable to the company's expectations. Allows easy exam creation with GXP assist and the correlation between job codes and courses has proven reliable. What i would advocate is that you see who has trained on the course in the Course Infocard, to the document infocard
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    Implementation Rating
    MasterControl
    The implementation of MasterControl Quality Excellence was largely successful, earning an 8 out of 10. The project was well-structured, and the implementation team provided solid guidance throughout the process. Key milestones were met on time, and the system was configured to meet most of our core requirements. One of the most valuable aspects was the hands-on training and support during go-live, which helped ensure user adoption. However, there were some challenges around data migration and aligning the system’s capabilities with our existing workflows, which required more time and effort than anticipated. Overall, the experience was positive, and the lessons learned have positioned us well for future system enhancements.
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    Alternatives Considered
    MasterControl
    The products we evaluated were considered as potential replacements for MasterControl Quality Excellence. At this time, we continue using MasterControl Quality Excellence primarily due to the significant volume of data in our system and the operational impact of a platform transition. Intellect QMS emerged as a strong alternative, offering extensive, intuitive business process development tools and a wide range of built-in QMS processes out of the box. MasterControl Quality Excellence currently maintains the advantage solely because of the logistical and business burden associated with migrating to a new system.
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    Scalability
    MasterControl
    there are many updates
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    Professional Services
    MasterControl
    they are excellent
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    Return on Investment
    MasterControl
    • Helped me keep up to date on any knowledge pertaining to my workflow.
    • Sometimes, using it for lesson plans with minor adjustments to review it again can be repetitive.
    • Helped with scheduling classes and keeping up to date with when they occur.
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