SOLABS EQMS Maturity Model

Introduction In April 2024, SOLABS presented an abstract poster at the 40th Annual SQA Meeting on the EQMS Maturity Model.

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Introduction

Managing Enterprise Quality Management Software (EQMS) is an entirely different task based on where a company stands on the EQMS Maturity Model. During the initial implementation and configuration, companies focus on ensuring the system is validated and meets their initial requirements. This includes selecting appropriate configuration options such as users, roles, permissions, writing procedures and guides, migrating documents and data, establishing implementation responsibilities and system ownership, and training end-users. Then comes a first rollout/stabilization period until a state of control is reached. Eventually, when the team is experienced with their EQMS, day-to-day operations run efficiently, and it’s time to consider expanding the scope to automate operations further and gain more or better insights.

Aim

Built from years of lessons learned from experiences, SOLABS proposes a model to help companies understand their current level of maturity with automation of quality operations, and more importantly, develop a road map of future initiatives. It also provides companies interested in purchasing and implementing EQMS with a tool to help them prioritize the initial areas of focus.

This model is key to helping senior managers understand the different aspects and components to support an automated quality system. It is also useful to demonstrate the need for additional resources when required to move from one level to the next.

About SOLABS

SOLABS is a North Americal leader in integrated EQMS for the Life Sciences industry. The company helps clients Learn from Experience and become better organizations with its core offering SOLABS QM10.