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A make or buy decision for a software solution needs to be taken after defining a detailed specification document about your QMS needs today and in the future. Your quality team should contribute to defining these specifications, not your IT. Since it\u2019s complicated to anticipate future needs, the ideal solution should be agile enough to adapt to your company growth \u2013 which is hard to find, but not impossible!<\/p>\n
User experience (UX) is key for a software solution to be efficient, whether it\u2019s bought or developed in-house. A UX mockup is highly recommended, especially when developing your own solution – which is unfortunately rarely the case. Keep in mind that the best features won\u2019t make a great product if users are not using it. Several prospects came back to us after 18-24 months of failed attempt to develop or implement an in-house solution for quality management because of poor user experience \u2013 SharePoint alone cannot be considered as a QMS.<\/p>\n
Additionally, to ensure your software is cardinal for all Quality Management tasks, you need to guarantee that it is technologically relevant and performing correctly. If your QMS is based on SharePoint, you need to make sure that it is fully aligned with all updates frequently pushed by Microsoft. If not, your in-house built platform may not perform as it should, hence discouraging users from using it as often as they should. Not an easy task to accomplish when IT resources are limited. Building a QMS software is not a one-off project but a constantly evolving one requiring continuous efforts and highly tech-\/quality- savvy assets.<\/p>\n
In today\u2019s competitive and highly regulated world, a QMS software has become as important as an ERP and CRM software, and it makes little sense to redevelop such complex solutions in-house, unless you are a software development company. Which key aspects should you consider? Download our guidebook to have our recommendations always on hand.<\/p>\n
Download guidebook<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_tabs active_tab_background_color=”#FFFFFF” inactive_tab_background_color=”#e5e5e5″ active_tab_text_color=”#8cbf40″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” tab_text_color=”#999999″ tab_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” tab_font_size=”21px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tab title=”Obvious selection criteria” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Additional aspects to consider” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here is a quick table encapsulating the pros and cons of buying BPA QMS software versus developing your own QMS software in-house.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#8cbf40″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#a5a5a5″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#eaeaea” icon_color=”#8cbf40″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”18px” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#7CDA24″ toggle_level=”h6″ custom_padding=”7px||||false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”8px” box_shadow_blur=”10px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Development” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n BUY BPA QMS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: Out of the box, no development needed. Cons<\/strong><\/span>: Software license cost (no license needed to populate the eQMS with MS Forms).<\/p>\n BUILD IN-HOUSE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: No license cost. Cons<\/strong><\/span>: Development cost, hiring cost, required technical\/business expertise, cost of needed hardware\/software. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Obsolescence” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n BUY BPA QMS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: Software maintenance, support and continuous updates included in license. No additional maintenance cost.<\/p>\n BUILD IN-HOUSE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span>: Cost to continuously maintain software and support users. High risk of obsolescence (maintaining software requires continuous effort).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Speed of implementation” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n BUY BPA QMS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: Quick go-live, software is ready-to-use, swift power user training.<\/p>\n BUILD IN-HOUSE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span>: Lengthy development, deployment and training.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Configurability and ownership” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n BUY BPA QMS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: Power user autonomy to configure the software, highly configurable. Cons<\/strong><\/span>: Less control over development. However, BPA includes all needed critical QMS functions and feature requests can be made.<\/p>\n BUILD IN-HOUSE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: Client has full control over development. Cons<\/strong><\/span>: Power users have limited or no control over the configuration of the software. User needs & requirements not met.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”UX” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n BUY BPA QMS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: Proven great user experience (BPA components & M365 technologies).<\/p>\n BUILD IN-HOUSE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span>: User experience is often less considered and might compromise the success of the project.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Functionality and compliance” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n BUY BPA QMS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: All modules are included to comply with regulations (ISO, FDA\u2026), open doors to new markets and improve trust with clients. Additional modules can be swiftly activated when needed.<\/p>\n BUILD IN-HOUSE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span>: Functionalities to be developed from scratch with limited automation. Risks related to non-compliance with regulations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Efficiency” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n BUY BPA QMS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: Proven success in increasing efficiency, reducing cost of non-quality, increasing productivity and performance, 200+ successful client projects.<\/p>\n BUILD IN-HOUSE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span>: Risk related to a new project starting from scratch, limited experience in similar projects.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Scalability” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n BUY BPA QMS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: Preconfigured automated workflows included in subscription, ready to be implemented, save time on automated tasks. Quick multi-site deployment.<\/p>\n BUILD IN-HOUSE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span>: Cost to develop\/maintain automated workflows. Cost to extend functionalities to additional sites.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”IT risks” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n BUY BPA QMS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: Standard M365 technology with no IT risk, robust security and data availability, great connectivity with external systems, improved collaboration and teamwork.<\/p>\n BUILD IN-HOUSE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span>: Risks related to proprietary technologies, poor data security and availability, cost of data breach, cost to interface with external systems.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Accessibility” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n BUY BPA QMS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: Easy access by all audiences (desktop, Power Apps, offline access).<\/p>\n BUILD IN-HOUSE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span>: Additional development cost for mobile\/offline solutions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”GenAI integration” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n BUY BPA QMS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: Generative AI ready to be included on demand, reduce manual work.<\/p>\n BUILD IN-HOUSE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span>: Cost to develop\/maintain\/train GenAI features.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Data sovereignty” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n BUY BPA QMS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pros<\/strong><\/span>: Data belongs to the client, who has full control over it. Data is stored in the client’s secure Microsoft Cloud environment.<\/p>\n BUILD IN-HOUSE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Cons<\/strong><\/span>: Risks related to data control and data breach.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Un guide rapide sur les avantages et les inconv\u00e9nients de la cr\u00e9ation de votre propre plateforme QMS par rapport \u00e0 l'abonnement \u00e0 un QMS tout-en-un et pr\u00eat \u00e0 l'emploi sur Microsoft365<\/p>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":26708,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" We are proud to announce the next-coming release of our eQMS Premium Edition for Quality and Medical compliance.<\/p> This all-inclusive offering<\/strong> is a real shift in digital quality, ensuring that all internal and external stakeholders are actively contributing to a unified, integrated, cross-functional eQMS<\/strong>, and leveraging innovative Microsoft 365 cloud-based technologies used by most organizations.<\/p> With the BPA Premium plan<\/strong> you get the best of BPA and Microsoft technologies applied to quality management packaged in one turnkey solution, including:<\/p>\n
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Risk of failing to develop a solution that works and is adapted to the company’s needs.<\/p>\n