Build or Buy a Quality Management System

If you’re struggling with the decision of whether to build or buy a quality management system, you’re not alone. Many regulated manufacturers face this dilemma…is it more cost-effective to build a homegrown system piecemeal, as funds and other resources become available, or to buy a proven, validated QMS?

Building a homegrown QMS has its advantages, but it also raises important questions: Will you write the software from scratch, or use templates as a framework? Does your staff have the skills, experience, and time to tackle such an ambitious project? Will your system fulfill regulatory requirements? And ultimately, will it work? After all, it’s not uncommon for companies to start building a system only to end up buying one anyway. 

If your company belongs to the manufacturing industry, or if you are a supplier or a service provider for that industry, this white paper will help you understand the different types of QMS tools available, and to weigh the pros and cons of both options in the “build vs. buy” scenario. 

DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER: The Pros and Cons of Buying vs. Building a Quality Management System

White Paper Description 

This white paper, “The Pros and Cons of Buying vs. Building a Quality Management System,” discusses the following:

• The different types of electronic QMS tools available: out of the box, configurable off the shelf (COTS), and tool kits.
• How to determine whether your regulated company needs a point solution to address a particular need (e.g., document control or CAPA) or an enterprise platform.
• The true cost of building a homegrown QMS, including some hidden costs that may surprise you.

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