Twelve Strategies for Successful CAPA Management
There’s no question about it: Should an auditor or inspector visit your facility, one thing that will certainly be under the microscope is your corrective and preventive action (CAPA) system.
There’s no question about it: Should an auditor or inspector visit your facility, one thing that will certainly be under the microscope is your corrective and preventive action (CAPA) system.
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‘T ake out the papers and the trash.” That was the opening line of the song “Yakety Yak” by The Coasters. It spent weeks as the No. 1 hit in 1958. Teenagers everywhere wore out their shoes dancing to the hot song.
Using a single, centralized electronic data capture system helps you stay compliant and eliminates unnecessary regulatory burden. Photo by Olga Guryanova on Unsplash
Ensuring the accuracy and security of clinical data, as well as compliance with good clinical practice (GCP), will in large part determine the success of your study and regulatory submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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We take ourselves too seriously, and in doing so we become boring and no fun. Sometimes it’s OK to let loose, act silly, and have a good time. It’s energizing.
Gathering in a professional setting is a boon to networking. Photo credit: Hivan Arvizu
At a time when virtual meetings, video conferences, and online work calls are the norm, there’s good news for those who see a unique value in in-person networking.
As the road map for AI adoption in a QMS continues to unfold, teams must stay informed about emerging technologies and trends. Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash
Historically, the sensitive nature of personal and company proprietary information held in life sciences quality management systems (QMS) has been a factor for quality management teams’ reluctance to adopt AI.
As the transition to a more sustainable future continues, more Americans are discovering the advantages of electric vehicles (EVs).
These days, incessant pings and buzzes from your workspace’s preferred team management software may seem like a fact of life. But not too long ago, the idea of having software beyond emailing to manage teams was beyond imagination.
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In a previous article, I discussed the concept of “stress bragging”—that tendency to boast about our stress levels as a way to highlight our pr
As more big companies measure their carbon footprints, reporting is becoming more accurate.
All publicly traded companies in the United States are legally required to have their financial statements vetted by independent auditors. And plenty of other firms hire external auditors to enhance their credibility in the eyes of investors and other stakeholders.
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