Training, experimenting, testing and documentation are the cornerstones of Good Manufacturing Practices. However, mistakes and oversights can occur during their processes. When that happens, the results can negatively affect the manufacturer’s database resulting in compromised products, invalid documentation, regulatory fines…
Being Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certified is vital for any manufacturing facility’s success. This certification identifies manufacturers who are fully compliant with all FDA regulations and have the necessary systems in place to produce pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements using proper…
In the manufacturing industry costing is crucial. The financials of every element that goes into producing a batch has to be considered. From material costs to operator hours to testing time to the finished product; each step has a price…
Upon its arrival, InstantGMP™ PRO revolutionized the industry by eliminating the reliance on purchasing several pieces of expensive software to perform all the necessary processes that support Good Manufacturing Practices. With this all-in-one GMP solution, manufacturers, developers, formulation groups, and…
The switch from paper-based systems to electronic systems was a major advancement for the manufacturing, packaging, distribution and wholesale industries. Gone were the days of physically writing and storing the various documents associated with Good Manufacturing Practices. However, this much-welcome…
As the foundation for good manufacturing practices, a Master Production Record (MPR) defines the necessary steps manufacturers must take to produce everything from pharmaceuticals to dietary supplements. It’s the manufacturing process equivalent of an instruction manual for assembling a piece…
Document management systems (DMS) need repositories for both controlled and uncontrolled documentation. Any company that is required to comply with GMP ("Good Manufacturing Practice" quality guidelines and regulations) must have a comprehensive document management system in place which covers controlled…
Master Production Records (MPR) give the planning department a starting point for determining the materials required for inventory, while Batch Production Records (BPR) consume the inventory during manufacturing. Cutting-edge businesses often store these documents in an Electronic Documentation Management System…
One of the cornerstones of an inventory management system is documentation, such as shipping manifests. Especially in the highly regulated cannabis, pharmaceutical, and biologics industries, generating accurate shipping manifests ensures robust inventory control. Inventory systems often becomes overwhelmed. Inventory teams…
Many companies still use paper-based systems and spreadsheets for their manufacturing documentation despite having numerous solutions available to them. This is in part because companies are concerned about: Process disruption Internal organizational issues Cost Quality system change InstantGMPTM PRO is…