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MasterControl Quality Management System Reviews & Product Details

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What do you like best about MasterControl Quality Management System?

Excellent interface and maneuverability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MasterControl Quality Management System?

Not so great reporting flexibility. Would love to have better reports capabilities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is MasterControl Quality Management System solving and how is that benefiting you?

Document management and Capa management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Madi Nilsson of MasterControl

Hi David, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on our Quality Management solution. I'm so happy to hear you are having an easy time maneuvering within MasterControl's QMS. Regarding reporting, we have released a more robust reporting product - MasterControl Insights. Please click on the resource below to read through some high level product details and if you have additional questions, please let me know! Thank you again for you time.

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MasterControl Quality Management System Overview

What is MasterControl Quality Management System?

MasterControl Quality Excellence (Qx) is the #1 Quality Management System (QMS) for life sciences, developed to streamline processes, simplify regulatory compliance, and help bring quality products to market faster. ​ Over 1100 of the world’s leading companies and their quality professionals trust MasterContol Qx to address the unique needs of heavily regulated industries and ensure comprehensive quality. Through intelligent automation and robust data insights, Qx enables companies to manage quality events, document management, training, audits, and more—all in one connected, innovative platform.

MasterControl Quality Management System Details
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Product Description

MasterControl Inc. produces QMS software solutions which enable regulated companies to get their products to market faster, while reducing overall costs and increasing internal efficiency. MasterControl securely manages a company's critical information throughout the entire product lifecycle.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

We are the #1 QMS For Life Sciences with over 25 years of experience in the industry with a history of leadership and depth of product functionality. We continue to improve our quality management solution to meet the needs of highly regulated industries - like life sciences - as they embrace new levels of digitization and automation and require quality management practices that are more dynamic, connected and scalable.


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1993
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MasterControl is a leading provider of quality management software solutions designed to streamline and automate regulatory compliance processes for life sciences and other regulated industries. Their platform enhances collaboration, efficiency, and oversight in managing quality-related documents, training, and processes, helping organizations comply with industry standards and regulations. With a focus on innovation and user-friendly interfaces, MasterControl supports businesses in improving their operational performance and maintaining product quality. For more information, visit their website at [MasterControl](https://www.mastercontrol.com?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=about&utm_campaign=l1nk3din-sm).


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"A lot to process, but a dream once you are in!"
Everything is faily straight forward once you get into the system and get used to it. Everything is always in the system so its about "searching cr...
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My favorite thing about MasterControl is the Process Module; I love building eForms for the company to use instead of paper forms. The excel templ...
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Liz  K.
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What do you like best about MasterControl Quality Management System?

Everything is faily straight forward once you get into the system and get used to it. Everything is always in the system so its about "searching criteria". I love that there are multiple tool at your finger tips to get help if something isn't right or if you are lost. The customer service and the Cafe are so helpful and easy to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MasterControl Quality Management System?

It was a lot to process at first with configuration and trying to buil the system to your companies needs. There was a lot of trial and error and just basically learning a new language. You need to have patience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is MasterControl Quality Management System solving and how is that benefiting you?

Everything is in the system and it won't be lost. Before, we were relying on word and pdf forms which is becoming obsolete. We were losing files, files being corrupted and not being able to retreive them. It is allowing more teams to work on one platform and work together for the end result. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jessica W.
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Document Administrator
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about MasterControl Quality Management System?

We've been using MasterControl Quality Management System for some time now, and it has truly transformed the way we handle compliance, document control, and overall quality processes. This system is a comprehensive, user-friendly, and highly efficient solution for organizations lookg to streamline their quality management workflows.

Some of the key highlights being:

>Seamless compliance management - MasterControl makes it easy to meet regulatory standards like FDA, ISO, and GMP with automated workflows and real-time tracking. It has significantly reduced the burden of compliance audits.

>Powerful document control - The system provides a centralized repository for documents, ensuring version control, easy access, and secure collaboration across departments. The automation features eliminate manual errors and approval bottlenecks.

>User-friendly interface - Despite being a robust system, MasterControl has an intuitive design that is easy to navigate. Employees were able to adapt quickly, which reduced training time and improved productivity.

>Real-time visibility & reporting - The advanced analytics and reporting tools provide valuable insights into quality processes, making it easier to identify trends, address risks, and improve efficiency.

>Scalability & integration - MasterControl integrates well with esiting enterprise systems, making it a scalable solution that grows with our business needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MasterControl Quality Management System?

I really have no come across many things that haven't already been addressed and patched since our system has adopted the program. Really an overall great experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is MasterControl Quality Management System solving and how is that benefiting you?

MasterControl QMS is an indispensable tool for any organization that prioritizes quality, compliance, and efficiency. The automation, tracking and reporting features have saved us time and resources while ensuring we stay ahead of regulatory requirements. Highly recommended for businesses looking for a reliable and scalable quality management solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about MasterControl Quality Management System?

MasterControl provides a well-developed document management system. Their team strives to improve and grow their product. They provide numerous configuration options to cover potential areas where customers may want to expand the software. The modular software allows adding only the features that are needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MasterControl Quality Management System?

Most of the software is centered around life sciences and the medical industry. This leads to the inclusion of many more checks and balances in the system than we require as a manufacturer that only seeks to meet to ISO 9001. There are configuration options available to fit our situation so this is only a minor issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is MasterControl Quality Management System solving and how is that benefiting you?

We use MasterControl to manage the revision and distribution of our Quality Management System documents. We also use MasterControl to document training activities relative to these documents. The software allows for electronic collaboration without sending copies of documents through email. Each step of the collaboration and approval is recorded in a central location for easy auditing, which helps during our ISO 9001 verification process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KE
Quality Technology Specialist I
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about MasterControl Quality Management System?

My favorite thing about MasterControl is the Process Module; I love building eForms for the company to use instead of paper forms. The excel template was scary at first, but I love figuring out how to put keywords in the template to make the eForm even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MasterControl Quality Management System?

Probably JR Reports; I wish there were a way to combine two reports simultaneously. For example, the Change Control report in MasterControl has two different Reports depending on when the new template was created. Since the Infocard numbers are different, the Reports can't combine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is MasterControl Quality Management System solving and how is that benefiting you?

I love that our team can't see Archived versions of SOPs and Documents. That alone eliminated a lot of Quality Events we had at Aldevron. Also, having the ability to hide documents from other departments helps with confidentiality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Patricia D.
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What do you like best about MasterControl Quality Management System?

The most helpful thing about QMS in MasterControl is the ability to deliver quality in a centralized system. The system provides methods of control that supersede what a paper system offers and allows the ability to manage workflows and documents easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MasterControl Quality Management System?

What I dislike MasterControl QMS because some modules are easy to understand, and others require more time and workarounds to bring the system up to speed for particular company needs. An enhancement is always helpful but is not provided immediately; thus, a user has edited the system and has to track backward to make changes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is MasterControl Quality Management System solving and how is that benefiting you?

The business problem that MasterControl Quality Management System is solving is removing paper from our systems. Since we are heavily reliant on paper, using an electronic system eliminates the need to record everything on paper and manage the system more efficiently. There are also fewer errors made using a digitized system versus paper and cost savings involved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Richard L.
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Director of Quality - Software
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What do you like best about MasterControl Quality Management System?

MasterControl is an excellent solution for managing quality and compliance. Its user-friendly interface, automated workflows, and real-time tracking streamline processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. The platform’s robust features help reduce risks, improve collaboration, and maintain regulatory compliance. It’s a reliable tool for organizations striving for continuous improvement and operational excellence. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MasterControl Quality Management System?

While MasterControl offers robust features, some users may find the initial setup and configuration complex. It can require significant time and training to fully utilize its capabilities. Additionally, customization options, though available, might feel limited for highly specific needs. Some users have also reported that occasional system updates can disrupt workflows temporarily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is MasterControl Quality Management System solving and how is that benefiting you?

MasterControl solves key challenges in quality and compliance management by automating document control, streamlining audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. It reduces manual errors, improves collaboration across departments, and accelerates product approvals. The platform helps organizations manage risks effectively, maintain consistent standards, and achieve continuous improvement through real-time tracking and workflow automation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CH
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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about MasterControl Quality Management System?

Using MasterControl has given our company a sense of freedom where documents are being held in one place giving everyone a one system hub instead of searching in multiple places. The implementation gave the Quality and Regulatory department a sense of ease, with the customer support in our corner if help was needed. The frequency of use has skyrocketed from our former document control system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MasterControl Quality Management System?

The one draw back for MasterControl would be not being able to run reports based on custom fields. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is MasterControl Quality Management System solving and how is that benefiting you?

MasterContorl is solving the controlled document useage where employees use to save old versions of documents to train on an keep on their desktop. Where MasterControl makes sure the controlled copy is the only thing that can be pulled and used. The function of watermarks have helped our company know which document versions they are able to use. Collaborating in one place has given everyone a sense of ease where the documents are in one place not being in SharePoint, email, word saving to desktop versions to work on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adrian D.
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Global Quality Engineer
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What do you like best about MasterControl Quality Management System?

Automated email notifications. Automated reports. No need for hand written signatures. Electronic signatures increase approval time. Almost no maintenance for logs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MasterControl Quality Management System?

Reporting is difficult at first but Mastercontrol is working on new features to improve this experience. One of them is called Insights which is a more user friendly way of creating dashboards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is MasterControl Quality Management System solving and how is that benefiting you?

Handling the amount of training management for the variety of sops we have. Making changes to documents is no longer a nightmare and it makes updates to our qms more approachable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JH
Quality Assurance Specialist
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about MasterControl Quality Management System?

Cost-effective and powerful document management, training, audit, and electronic form solutions. Responsive customer service and account management. Quarterly cloud updates mean new features and bug fixes are pushed out every quarter. Additionally, their advanced platform updates monthly. Thorough validation and risk assessment tools. Robust reporting features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MasterControl Quality Management System?

Certain features are limited in configurability, e.g., electronic form design/logic and document/audit workflows. Because it was originally designed as a document management system, there are "InfoCards" or essentially documents for everything, e.g., Trainees and Trainers. This, as well as some modules not "communicating" with each other can make the system seem disjointed, non-intuitive, and a challenge for reporting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is MasterControl Quality Management System solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have been moving paper-based processes to electronic, and MasterControl has been the primary solution in that transition. Custom designed electronic-forms coupled with MasterControl designed solutions for CAPAs, DEVs, etc. have greatly increased efficiency, data integrity, transparency, and compliance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Amanda O.
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Director, Quality and Regulatory
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about MasterControl Quality Management System?

The system is built on a robust nfrastructure. Having worked for another eQMS vendor, I know (painstakingly) how challenging it can be to build a configurable product that can support various industries AND ensure it operates reliably in a rapidly evolving technical environment. As a quality/regulatory professional in healthcare - this is absolutely essential and foundational to ensure the products and services we offer consistently meet high standards. All of the support and features MasterControl offers allows companies to leave most of the software lifecycle requirements to the experts so we can focus on what we do best - developing and manufacturing products to help patients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MasterControl Quality Management System?

It is a little tedious to setup appropriately (understandably so) but that can be difficult when you have a small team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is MasterControl Quality Management System solving and how is that benefiting you?

Document and Training Management which are the foundation of a quality system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.