Streamlining Change Control To Increase Efficiency And Compliance

Approved product changes that impact multiple products and business functions require that all involved parties coordinate to ensure the timely recording and exchange of information. However, due to disparate processes and systems, communication between business functions primarily occurs through phone calls and emails, impeding cross-functional collaboration. Miscommunication between stakeholders can often lead to change execution without a comprehensive impact assessment. As a result, downstream activities lack justification for the benefit of the change.

A broken and ineffective change control process increases compliance risks and delays decisions surrounding product shipment. Implementing a risk-based approach to change control allows for a more efficient process. Integrating disconnected systems and processes onto a modern cloud-based platform lays the groundwork for change control transformation. This white paper outlines a holistic approach to streamline the change control process, aiming to increase efficiency and compliance, improve quality, and shorten time-to-market.