There are many benefits of electronic batch record systems. They can reduce cycle times by eliminating time for collection and review of paper documents and can reduce cost of producing, storing, coping paper documents. They can reduce errors through improved accuracy and consistency thus reducing the cost of compliance since quality requirements, records and deviations can be reviewed in real time. Mostly they can increase the speed of process development and production because electronic batch records are easy to update, easy to transfer, easy to use and easy to review. The question then becomes which system is best. The answer depends on the size of your operation and your specific needs. The comparisons below may provide a guide in helping you make your decision.
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Batch |
InstantGMP |
Mar-Kov |
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| System |
Client/Server |
Web-based |
Client/Server |
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| Material Control |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Inventory Control |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Spec Control |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Purchasing |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Equipment Log |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Room Log |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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| MPR & BPR |
BPR |
MPR & BPR |
MPR & BPR |
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| Validation Scripts |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Part 11 Compliant |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Built-in Quality Checks |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Built-in Security |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Audit Log |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
BPR = Batch Production Record, MPR = Master Production Record
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NeoDyne EBR |
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Master |
SYNCAD |
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| System |
Client/Server |
Client/Server |
Client/Server |
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| Material Control |
No |
No |
Yes |
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| Inventory Control |
No |
No |
No |
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| Spec Control |
No |
No |
No |
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| Purchasing |
No |
No |
No |
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| Equipment Log |
No |
No |
Yes |
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| Room Log |
No |
No |
Yes |
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| MPR & BPR |
BPR |
MPR & BPR |
BPR |
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| Validation Scripts |
No |
No |
No |
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| Part 11 Compliant |
No |
Yes |
No |
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| Built-in Quality Checks |
No |
No |
No |
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| Built-in Security |
No |
No |
No |
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| Audit Log |
Yes |
No |
No |