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    MasterControl Quality Excellence

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AThe MasterControl Quality Excellence suite bundles a number of products supporting work quality and compliance including training and exams, incidents and corrective actions (CA), documents and change, and other modules.

    $25,000

    per year

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    MasterControl Quality Excellence
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    MasterControl Quality Excellence
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    MasterControl
    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    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 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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    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    MasterControl is about 300% cheaper than Veevas compared solution. That is why we ae still with MasterControl, since Veeva is not 300% better
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    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    It's much better than GAS. It is similar to TrackWise, but the interface is more user-friendly.
    Incentivized
    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    Having Ax and MasterControl Quality Excellence on one platform. Best practices and ability to leverage validation activities
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    Master control is just so easy to access and navigate. Anyone who is new doesn't really struggle to navigate master control. It also tracks time of when documents should be sign off. This is very important for the company specially when having other people come and audit. Love …
    Incentivized
    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    so far Veeva seems to be more user friendly, more robust functionality, and good quality but 3 or 4 times the cost. MasterControl Quality Excellence is good quality, decent amount of functionality and much better bang for your buck.
    Incentivized
    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    I have not used anything similar to MasterControl because when it comes to learning on the job training, master control is and appears to be the only one people within my community seem to use, so while I can not compare it to anything at the moment. It's still a great learning …
    Incentivized
    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    MasterControl is amongst the very few options that allowed us to satisfy majority of our Quality Management System needs using a single system. The ability for the systems to interact with other QMS aspects was crucial for our decision making. Documents and Training modules are …
    Incentivized
    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    Our company was looking for a document control program, and we looked at several companies, but this one we called the Ferrari of document control systems. This company can do so much for than just document control, they can do just about anything you can dream of and more. …
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    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    I haven't researched others, so I cannot say exactly.
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    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    MasterControl Quality Excellence has better Document ControlChange ControlAudit ManagementCAPA (Corrective and Preventative Actions) SoftwareDeviations ManagementNonconformance ManagementOut-of-Specification ManagementRisk ManagementData Analytics ToolsSystem ValidationAdd-ons …
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    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    Hands down, MasterControl Quality Excellence worked a million times better than SmartSolve. While SmartSolve was definitely cheaper, we struggled with that system immensely and it only had documents and training for corporate functions because after implementation, it was clear …
    Incentivized
    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    MasterControl Quality Excellence is a better user experience. Workday can be confusing and hard to use as far as the interface. Both programs have there services but I feel MasterControl does a much better job at making things easier to find and easier to navigate for whatever …
    Incentivized
    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    I wasn’t apart of selecting MasterControl Quality Excellence, I came in later, but I do love it and will definitely recommend it to others!
    Incentivized
    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    Qpulse was stagnant and was not changing as quickly as my organization needed
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    First software I'm familiar with
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    Incentivized
    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    The docs module in MC is pretty similar to Veeva, both are good
    Incentivized
    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    It seems to have greater functionality however training and understanding how to work in it is key.
    Incentivized
    Chose MasterControl Quality Excellence
    Dozuki is also used as our site, but it is not nearly as advanced as master control. There are many things and configurations that cannot be completed in the Dozuki platform.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    94 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    92 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    45 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    76%
    Implementation went as expected
    51 Answers
    User Ratings
    MasterControl Quality Excellence
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (93 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    7.5
    (88 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (2 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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