MasterControl Document Control

What MasterControl Document Control is

MasterControl Document Control is a cloud-based document control product for life sciences organizations and other regulated environments. It automates document approval, distribution, retrieval, revision history, and the handling of obsolete documents. Its centralized document storage is searchable and includes time-stamped audit trails, reporting, and electronic signatures described as compliant with 21 CFR Part 11.

The product supports document control, approval routing and workflows, audit management, corrective actions, nonconformance tracking, and compliance records. It sits within MasterControl’s Quality Excellence system, where document control can connect with training, CAPA, supplier management, and audits. MasterControl says its API Toolkit can connect its components with third-party ERP, CRM, MES, and PDM applications.

Users can access documents across locations, including people who are not MasterControl users. The company also describes access to information and task completion on tablets and smartphones. Its SaaS offerings are cloud-based, and the listed platforms are web, Android, and iOS. Licensing uses named users, with packages and modules tailored to customer needs. Pricing is available by request for the prospective customer’s organization. MasterControl is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.

Who it suits

This product suits life sciences organizations and other regulated teams that need controlled documents alongside approval, audit, and quality processes. It may also fit organizations that need mobile access, document access across locations, or connections to ERP, CRM, MES, and PDM applications.

Limits

The listed licensing uses named users, and packages and modules are tailored to customer needs. Pricing is available on request.

Getting started

1. Visit the MasterControl Document Control website.
2. Contact MasterControl representatives to request organization-specific pricing.
3. Discuss named-user licensing and packages or modules for your organization.
4. Access the cloud product on web, Android, or iOS after arranging the service.
5. Contact your system administrator for end-user customer support.

Verdict

Consider MasterControl Document Control if your regulated organization needs document workflows, audit trails, signatures, and related quality process controls in a cloud product. Its connected quality processes and API Toolkit may suit teams seeking links with other quality functions or business applications. Request pricing to assess the named-user licensing and tailored package for your organization.