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I. Contents of quality management documents
==================
Quality management document control best practices are practical-if not necessary-for ensuring
that the procedures utilized during the making of a product are properly recorded and accurately
tracked in order for the product to meet regulatory requirements and make certain that it is
reproducible. Precise implementation of such a system is essential for organizations doing
business in regulatory environments to succeed. MasterControl's integrated software solutions
incorporate industry best practices to facilitate compliance with stringent quality management
and document control requirements.
Compliant Quality Management Document Control Systems
For life sciences organizations and similarly regulated companies, quality management and
document control are inextricably linked with FDA, ISO, and other guidelines defined by
comparable regulatory entities. Quality management systems must be meticulously managed and
proper records must be carefully maintained to comply with such regulatory requirements. A
robust, interconnected, and flexible software application can be the key to maintaining cost
effective quality control systems and maintaining affordable and hassle-free regulatory
compliance.
The MasterControl Quality Management Document Control Software Solution
Providing quality management and document control solutions globally since 1993,
MasterControl Inc. offers a user-friendly, customizable software suite that allows companies to
efficiently manage quality processes. MasterControl's integrated suite of software solutions is
specifically designed to help companies get products to market faster while maintaining
continuous regulatory compliance.
Some of the features and benefits of the MasterControl quality management and document
control system include:
 Automated routing, escalation, and approvals: MasterControl's quality management
and document control reduces document cycle time by automating routing and approval
procedures and by incorporating escalations for overdue tasks. This automation helps
sustain compliance by simplifying and streamlining processes and by maintaining
electronic records of such procedures in a secure, centralized repository.
 Increased visibility: The MasterControl software solution provides advanced analytics
and reporting capabilities, including customizable reports and online charting. Through
the customized or pre-built reports generated by the system managers can have a "real-
time" view of all quality management and document control processes and can be more
proactive about making improvements to the quality system in general.
 Connected quality processes: MasterControl's solution connects all subsystems to form
a cohesive, complete quality system. For instance, any CAPA that results in a document
change can be set to automatically invoke a training task once the change is approved.
 Enhanced lifecycles: MasterControl's quality management and document control
software allows for multiple lifecycle statuses, timed lifecycle movement, and flexible
approval rules. Companies are able to model their product lifecycle within the system and
simplify routes and workflows.
Quality Management and Document Control that Goes Beyond Software
MasterControl takes pride in being a quality management and document control solution
provider that goes "beyond software." MasterControl offers not just a software system, but
products and services that provide actual solutions to critical challenges faced by companies
whose products are subject to regulatory requirements. The proven MasterControl software
solution consists of configurable, integrated applications that automate, streamline, and
effectively manage quality control processes. The Web-based MasterControl system automates
all quality and document related processes and connects departments throughout the enterprise to
ensure every authorized user has proper system access.
The MasterControl quality management and document control suite includes tightly integrated
and configurable applications for managing not only documents and forms but also CAPA,
change, training, nonconformance, audit, customer complaints, and other aspects of a complete
quality system. To complement these solutions modules, MasterControl offers a wide range of
implementation, migration, validation, training, and technical support services as well.
==================
III. Quality management tools
1. Check sheet
The check sheet is a form (document) used to collect data
in real time at the location where the data is generated.
The data it captures can be quantitative or qualitative.
When the information is quantitative, the check sheet is
sometimes called a tally sheet.
The defining characteristic of a check sheet is that data
are recorded by making marks ("checks") on it. A typical
check sheet is divided into regions, and marks made in
different regions have different significance. Data are
read by observing the location and number of marks on
the sheet.
Check sheets typically employ a heading that answers the
Five Ws:
 Who filled out the check sheet
 What was collected (what each check represents,
an identifying batch or lot number)
 Where the collection took place (facility, room,
apparatus)
 When the collection took place (hour, shift, day
of the week)
 Why the data were collected
2. Control chart
Control charts, also known as Shewhart charts
(after Walter A. Shewhart) or process-behavior
charts, in statistical process control are tools used
to determine if a manufacturing or business
process is in a state of statistical control.
If analysis of the control chart indicates that the
process is currently under control (i.e., is stable,
with variation only coming from sources common
to the process), then no corrections or changes to
process control parameters are needed or desired.
In addition, data from the process can be used to
predict the future performance of the process. If
the chart indicates that the monitored process is
not in control, analysis of the chart can help
determine the sources of variation, as this will
result in degraded process performance.[1] A
process that is stable but operating outside of
desired (specification) limits (e.g., scrap rates
may be in statistical control but above desired
limits) needs to be improved through a deliberate
effort to understand the causes of current
performance and fundamentally improve the
process.
The control chart is one of the seven basic tools of
quality control.[3] Typically control charts are
used for time-series data, though they can be used
for data that have logical comparability (i.e. you
want to compare samples that were taken all at
the same time, or the performance of different
individuals), however the type of chart used to do
this requires consideration.
3. Pareto chart
A Pareto chart, named after Vilfredo Pareto, is a type
of chart that contains both bars and a line graph, where
individual values are represented in descending order
by bars, and the cumulative total is represented by the
line.
The left vertical axis is the frequency of occurrence,
but it can alternatively represent cost or another
important unit of measure. The right vertical axis is
the cumulative percentage of the total number of
occurrences, total cost, or total of the particular unit of
measure. Because the reasons are in decreasing order,
the cumulative function is a concave function. To take
the example above, in order to lower the amount of
late arrivals by 78%, it is sufficient to solve the first
three issues.
The purpose of the Pareto chart is to highlight the
most important among a (typically large) set of
factors. In quality control, it often represents the most
common sources of defects, the highest occurring type
of defect, or the most frequent reasons for customer
complaints, and so on. Wilkinson (2006) devised an
algorithm for producing statistically based acceptance
limits (similar to confidence intervals) for each bar in
the Pareto chart.
4. Scatter plot Method
A scatter plot, scatterplot, or scattergraph is a type of
mathematical diagram using Cartesian coordinates to
display values for two variables for a set of data.
The data is displayed as a collection of points, each
having the value of one variable determining the position
on the horizontal axis and the value of the other variable
determining the position on the vertical axis.[2] This kind
of plot is also called a scatter chart, scattergram, scatter
diagram,[3] or scatter graph.
A scatter plot is used when a variable exists that is under
the control of the experimenter. If a parameter exists that
is systematically incremented and/or decremented by the
other, it is called the control parameter or independent
variable and is customarily plotted along the horizontal
axis. The measured or dependent variable is customarily
plotted along the vertical axis. If no dependent variable
exists, either type of variable can be plotted on either axis
and a scatter plot will illustrate only the degree of
correlation (not causation) between two variables.
A scatter plot can suggest various kinds of correlations
between variables with a certain confidence interval. For
example, weight and height, weight would be on x axis
and height would be on the y axis. Correlations may be
positive (rising), negative (falling), or null (uncorrelated).
If the pattern of dots slopes from lower left to upper right,
it suggests a positive correlation between the variables
being studied. If the pattern of dots slopes from upper left
to lower right, it suggests a negative correlation. A line of
best fit (alternatively called 'trendline') can be drawn in
order to study the correlation between the variables. An
equation for the correlation between the variables can be
determined by established best-fit procedures. For a linear
correlation, the best-fit procedure is known as linear
regression and is guaranteed to generate a correct solution
in a finite time. No universal best-fit procedure is
guaranteed to generate a correct solution for arbitrary
relationships. A scatter plot is also very useful when we
wish to see how two comparable data sets agree with each
other. In this case, an identity line, i.e., a y=x line, or an
1:1 line, is often drawn as a reference. The more the two
data sets agree, the more the scatters tend to concentrate in
the vicinity of the identity line; if the two data sets are
numerically identical, the scatters fall on the identity line
exactly.
5.Ishikawa diagram
Ishikawa diagrams (also called fishbone diagrams,
herringbone diagrams, cause-and-effect diagrams, or
Fishikawa) are causal diagrams created by Kaoru
Ishikawa (1968) that show the causes of a specific
event.[1][2] Common uses of the Ishikawa diagram are
product design and quality defect prevention, to identify
potential factors causing an overall effect. Each cause or
reason for imperfection is a source of variation. Causes
are usually grouped into major categories to identify these
sources of variation. The categories typically include
 People: Anyone involved with the process
 Methods: How the process is performed and the
specific requirements for doing it, such as policies,
procedures, rules, regulations and laws
 Machines: Any equipment, computers, tools, etc.
required to accomplish the job
 Materials: Raw materials, parts, pens, paper, etc.
used to produce the final product
 Measurements: Data generated from the process
that are used to evaluate its quality
 Environment: The conditions, such as location,
time, temperature, and culture in which the process
operates
6. Histogram method
A histogram is a graphical representation of the
distribution of data. It is an estimate of the probability
distribution of a continuous variable (quantitative
variable) and was first introduced by Karl Pearson.[1] To
construct a histogram, the first step is to "bin" the range of
values -- that is, divide the entire range of values into a
series of small intervals -- and then count how many
values fall into each interval. A rectangle is drawn with
height proportional to the count and width equal to the bin
size, so that rectangles abut each other. A histogram may
also be normalized displaying relative frequencies. It then
shows the proportion of cases that fall into each of several
categories, with the sum of the heights equaling 1. The
bins are usually specified as consecutive, non-overlapping
intervals of a variable. The bins (intervals) must be
adjacent, and usually equal size.[2] The rectangles of a
histogram are drawn so that they touch each other to
indicate that the original variable is continuous.[3]
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Quality management documents

  • 1. quality management documents In this file, you can ref useful information about quality management documents such as quality management documentsforms, tools for quality management documents, quality management documentsstrategies … If you need more assistant for quality management documents, please leave your comment at the end of file. Other useful material for quality management documents: • qualitymanagement123.com/23-free-ebooks-for-quality-management • qualitymanagement123.com/185-free-quality-management-forms • qualitymanagement123.com/free-98-ISO-9001-templates-and-forms • qualitymanagement123.com/top-84-quality-management-KPIs • qualitymanagement123.com/top-18-quality-management-job-descriptions • qualitymanagement123.com/86-quality-management-interview-questions-and-answers I. Contents of quality management documents ================== Quality management document control best practices are practical-if not necessary-for ensuring that the procedures utilized during the making of a product are properly recorded and accurately tracked in order for the product to meet regulatory requirements and make certain that it is reproducible. Precise implementation of such a system is essential for organizations doing business in regulatory environments to succeed. MasterControl's integrated software solutions incorporate industry best practices to facilitate compliance with stringent quality management and document control requirements. Compliant Quality Management Document Control Systems For life sciences organizations and similarly regulated companies, quality management and document control are inextricably linked with FDA, ISO, and other guidelines defined by comparable regulatory entities. Quality management systems must be meticulously managed and proper records must be carefully maintained to comply with such regulatory requirements. A robust, interconnected, and flexible software application can be the key to maintaining cost effective quality control systems and maintaining affordable and hassle-free regulatory compliance. The MasterControl Quality Management Document Control Software Solution Providing quality management and document control solutions globally since 1993, MasterControl Inc. offers a user-friendly, customizable software suite that allows companies to efficiently manage quality processes. MasterControl's integrated suite of software solutions is
  • 2. specifically designed to help companies get products to market faster while maintaining continuous regulatory compliance. Some of the features and benefits of the MasterControl quality management and document control system include:  Automated routing, escalation, and approvals: MasterControl's quality management and document control reduces document cycle time by automating routing and approval procedures and by incorporating escalations for overdue tasks. This automation helps sustain compliance by simplifying and streamlining processes and by maintaining electronic records of such procedures in a secure, centralized repository.  Increased visibility: The MasterControl software solution provides advanced analytics and reporting capabilities, including customizable reports and online charting. Through the customized or pre-built reports generated by the system managers can have a "real- time" view of all quality management and document control processes and can be more proactive about making improvements to the quality system in general.  Connected quality processes: MasterControl's solution connects all subsystems to form a cohesive, complete quality system. For instance, any CAPA that results in a document change can be set to automatically invoke a training task once the change is approved.  Enhanced lifecycles: MasterControl's quality management and document control software allows for multiple lifecycle statuses, timed lifecycle movement, and flexible approval rules. Companies are able to model their product lifecycle within the system and simplify routes and workflows. Quality Management and Document Control that Goes Beyond Software MasterControl takes pride in being a quality management and document control solution provider that goes "beyond software." MasterControl offers not just a software system, but products and services that provide actual solutions to critical challenges faced by companies whose products are subject to regulatory requirements. The proven MasterControl software solution consists of configurable, integrated applications that automate, streamline, and effectively manage quality control processes. The Web-based MasterControl system automates all quality and document related processes and connects departments throughout the enterprise to ensure every authorized user has proper system access. The MasterControl quality management and document control suite includes tightly integrated and configurable applications for managing not only documents and forms but also CAPA, change, training, nonconformance, audit, customer complaints, and other aspects of a complete quality system. To complement these solutions modules, MasterControl offers a wide range of implementation, migration, validation, training, and technical support services as well. ================== III. Quality management tools
  • 3. 1. Check sheet The check sheet is a form (document) used to collect data in real time at the location where the data is generated. The data it captures can be quantitative or qualitative. When the information is quantitative, the check sheet is sometimes called a tally sheet. The defining characteristic of a check sheet is that data are recorded by making marks ("checks") on it. A typical check sheet is divided into regions, and marks made in different regions have different significance. Data are read by observing the location and number of marks on the sheet. Check sheets typically employ a heading that answers the Five Ws:  Who filled out the check sheet  What was collected (what each check represents, an identifying batch or lot number)  Where the collection took place (facility, room, apparatus)  When the collection took place (hour, shift, day of the week)  Why the data were collected 2. Control chart Control charts, also known as Shewhart charts (after Walter A. Shewhart) or process-behavior charts, in statistical process control are tools used to determine if a manufacturing or business process is in a state of statistical control. If analysis of the control chart indicates that the process is currently under control (i.e., is stable, with variation only coming from sources common to the process), then no corrections or changes to process control parameters are needed or desired. In addition, data from the process can be used to predict the future performance of the process. If
  • 4. the chart indicates that the monitored process is not in control, analysis of the chart can help determine the sources of variation, as this will result in degraded process performance.[1] A process that is stable but operating outside of desired (specification) limits (e.g., scrap rates may be in statistical control but above desired limits) needs to be improved through a deliberate effort to understand the causes of current performance and fundamentally improve the process. The control chart is one of the seven basic tools of quality control.[3] Typically control charts are used for time-series data, though they can be used for data that have logical comparability (i.e. you want to compare samples that were taken all at the same time, or the performance of different individuals), however the type of chart used to do this requires consideration. 3. Pareto chart A Pareto chart, named after Vilfredo Pareto, is a type of chart that contains both bars and a line graph, where individual values are represented in descending order by bars, and the cumulative total is represented by the line. The left vertical axis is the frequency of occurrence, but it can alternatively represent cost or another important unit of measure. The right vertical axis is the cumulative percentage of the total number of occurrences, total cost, or total of the particular unit of measure. Because the reasons are in decreasing order, the cumulative function is a concave function. To take the example above, in order to lower the amount of late arrivals by 78%, it is sufficient to solve the first three issues. The purpose of the Pareto chart is to highlight the most important among a (typically large) set of factors. In quality control, it often represents the most
  • 5. common sources of defects, the highest occurring type of defect, or the most frequent reasons for customer complaints, and so on. Wilkinson (2006) devised an algorithm for producing statistically based acceptance limits (similar to confidence intervals) for each bar in the Pareto chart. 4. Scatter plot Method A scatter plot, scatterplot, or scattergraph is a type of mathematical diagram using Cartesian coordinates to display values for two variables for a set of data. The data is displayed as a collection of points, each having the value of one variable determining the position on the horizontal axis and the value of the other variable determining the position on the vertical axis.[2] This kind of plot is also called a scatter chart, scattergram, scatter diagram,[3] or scatter graph. A scatter plot is used when a variable exists that is under the control of the experimenter. If a parameter exists that is systematically incremented and/or decremented by the other, it is called the control parameter or independent variable and is customarily plotted along the horizontal axis. The measured or dependent variable is customarily plotted along the vertical axis. If no dependent variable exists, either type of variable can be plotted on either axis and a scatter plot will illustrate only the degree of correlation (not causation) between two variables. A scatter plot can suggest various kinds of correlations between variables with a certain confidence interval. For example, weight and height, weight would be on x axis and height would be on the y axis. Correlations may be positive (rising), negative (falling), or null (uncorrelated). If the pattern of dots slopes from lower left to upper right, it suggests a positive correlation between the variables being studied. If the pattern of dots slopes from upper left to lower right, it suggests a negative correlation. A line of best fit (alternatively called 'trendline') can be drawn in order to study the correlation between the variables. An
  • 6. equation for the correlation between the variables can be determined by established best-fit procedures. For a linear correlation, the best-fit procedure is known as linear regression and is guaranteed to generate a correct solution in a finite time. No universal best-fit procedure is guaranteed to generate a correct solution for arbitrary relationships. A scatter plot is also very useful when we wish to see how two comparable data sets agree with each other. In this case, an identity line, i.e., a y=x line, or an 1:1 line, is often drawn as a reference. The more the two data sets agree, the more the scatters tend to concentrate in the vicinity of the identity line; if the two data sets are numerically identical, the scatters fall on the identity line exactly. 5.Ishikawa diagram Ishikawa diagrams (also called fishbone diagrams, herringbone diagrams, cause-and-effect diagrams, or Fishikawa) are causal diagrams created by Kaoru Ishikawa (1968) that show the causes of a specific event.[1][2] Common uses of the Ishikawa diagram are product design and quality defect prevention, to identify potential factors causing an overall effect. Each cause or reason for imperfection is a source of variation. Causes are usually grouped into major categories to identify these sources of variation. The categories typically include  People: Anyone involved with the process  Methods: How the process is performed and the specific requirements for doing it, such as policies, procedures, rules, regulations and laws  Machines: Any equipment, computers, tools, etc. required to accomplish the job  Materials: Raw materials, parts, pens, paper, etc. used to produce the final product  Measurements: Data generated from the process that are used to evaluate its quality  Environment: The conditions, such as location, time, temperature, and culture in which the process operates
  • 7. 6. Histogram method A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of data. It is an estimate of the probability distribution of a continuous variable (quantitative variable) and was first introduced by Karl Pearson.[1] To construct a histogram, the first step is to "bin" the range of values -- that is, divide the entire range of values into a series of small intervals -- and then count how many values fall into each interval. A rectangle is drawn with height proportional to the count and width equal to the bin size, so that rectangles abut each other. A histogram may also be normalized displaying relative frequencies. It then shows the proportion of cases that fall into each of several categories, with the sum of the heights equaling 1. The bins are usually specified as consecutive, non-overlapping intervals of a variable. The bins (intervals) must be adjacent, and usually equal size.[2] The rectangles of a histogram are drawn so that they touch each other to indicate that the original variable is continuous.[3] III. Other topics related to quality management documents (pdf download) quality management systems quality management courses quality management tools iso 9001 quality management system quality management process quality management system example quality system management quality management techniques quality management standards quality management policy quality management strategy quality management books