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Will-Burt's game changing boost to quality process cycle times

Learn how The Will-Burt Company was able to implement and adopt a new quality management system across 8 collaborating teams in less than a day and streamline internal / supplier non-conformances, customer complaints (VOCs), internal / supplier audits, 8D reporting, corrective actions and preventive actions.
Ben Merton
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How Van's Kitchen increased visibility and reduced quality process cycle times by 73% in 30 days

Learn how Van’s Kitchen, a food processing company based in Dallas, Texas was able to bring their quality management system into one place and reduce process cycle times for client & consumer deviations, GMP audits, area audits, BPG audits, sensory tests, corrective and preventative actions in less than 30 days.
Ben Merton
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Laundrytec's lightning shift to Unifize Field Service, resulting in being able to eliminate 3 existing systems and handle 2x the service

Learn how a team of 10 service engineers at LaundryTec was able to start using Unifize within an hour to build visibility and eliminate wasted time and errors in their sales, field service, work order management, scheduling and preventive maintenance activities.
Ben Merton

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Understanding CFR Part 11: Key Considerations for Medical Device Companies Choosing an EQMS Software

Deciphering CFR Part 11 for medical device companies seeking Quality Management System (EQMS). Vital considerations include software validation, audit trails, electronic signatures, record protection, and seamless integration. Unifize stands as a CFR Part 11-compliant solution, addressing each facet for enhanced credibility and regulatory adherence.
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Understanding wasted time in quality processes (or why it took so long to complete that CAPA)

Before starting a software company, I used to run my own manufacturing plant making industrial enclosures for the power sector. My co-founder, Lakshman, ran a food processing unit making extruded snack pellets (🤷🏻‍♂️no idea what that means). We both faced the same problem – it used to take forever to get anything done. Especially in continuous improvement processes like CAPAs. If you study the process, you’ll understand why it’s so hard to get anything done.
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Steering Clear of SharePoint: Why It's Not Your Best Bet as an Automotive QMS

In the competitive realm of automotive manufacturing, discover the pitfalls of relying on Microsoft SharePoint for Quality Management System (QMS). Unifize emerges as the dedicated solution, addressing customization challenges, ensuring seamless integration, and offering advanced features for compliance and supplier collaboration, outperforming SharePoint in automotive quality management.
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For quality & operations leaders at manufacturing companies: How to implement software in less than a day AND save up to $185,000

For quality & operations leaders at manufacturing companies: How to implement software in less than a day AND save up to $185,000 in consulting fees, expensive customization, pointless training, financial risk, administrative overheads, and IT expenses (along with pain and suffering…)
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The Future of Quality Management Systems: Ding Dong, the database is dead!

Whether you're keen on future-proofing your quality management, exploring Lean & Six Sigma, or seeking process efficiency, this read is tailored for you. Trace the history of eQMS, uncover its enduring issues, and understand why traditional systems struggle with collaborative processes. Recognize signs of accountability, visibility, and efficiency challenges, and explore potential solutions, including integrating enterprise chat tools or embracing Collaborative Process Platforms for improved collaboration, accountability, and efficiency.
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Your quality system is a “cactus” 🌵 - and 4 other reasons why a whopping 78% of your NCs / defects / complaints don’t get reported!

A study of 47 manufacturing plants found that 78% of quality events go unreported, hindering process improvement. Issues arise from digital system complexities, shop floor accessibility, misaligned goals, silos, and auditor pressures. Solutions include creating a second issue class, simplifying systems, promoting engagement, and aligning with auditors.
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How to reduce product design & engineering cycle times by up to 75% in 30 days

Learn how managers of product design or engineering teams at manufacturing companies can reduce cycle times by up to 75% in less than 30 days by implementing closed-loop, objective-driven conversations.
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Why is selling customized products so hard? And what to do about it

Learn how managers of sales teams at companies that manufacture customized products can enable remote work and increase accountability, improve visibility and boost overall efficiency by reducing unnecessary internal emails & meetings by up to 90%.
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