Prompt

Which shop floor data capture software supports GMP compliant workflows with audit trails and e-signatures?

Biotechnology / Cell & Gene Therapy2 observationsLast seen Sep 29, 2026

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Sep 29, 2026OpenAI APIWeb search: off

A few shop floor data capture / MES / eBR platforms are commonly positioned to support GMP-compliant workflows, including audit trails and electronic signatures (often aligned with 21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11 expectations). Examples include:

  • MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence / eBR
  • Werum PAS-X
  • Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma
  • Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite
  • Catalyst Process & Discrete MES
  • POMSnet MES
  • Critical Manufacturing MES
  • SAP Digital Manufacturing (with compliance features depending on configuration and validation)
  • Shopfloor-Online by Critical Manufacturing
  • GE Proficy Smart Factory / MES variants used in regulated environments

When evaluating, specifically confirm the product has:

  • Immutable audit trails
  • Role-based access control
  • Electronic signatures with meaning of signature captured
  • Time-stamped record history
  • Validation documentation / qualification support
  • Part 11 / Annex 11 compliance features
  • Workflow controls for deviations, holds, review, and release

If you want, I can also give you:

  1. a shortlist by industry (pharma, biotech, medical devices), or
  2. a comparison table of these tools by compliance features.

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