Propel vs. MasterControl

Propel offers a comprehensive Medical Quality Management System tailored specifically for the needs of regulated medical device sectors. This system ensures that quality management processes—including nonconformances, CAPAs, complaints, audits, and change control—are fully interconnected and traceable to product information. This holistic method aids in adhering to FDA and ISO standards while enhancing operational effectiveness. Propel empowers medical device manufacturers to mitigate risks, boost audit preparedness, and maintain a thorough, regulated record of all quality-related decisions. With almost 50% of Propel's client base coming from the medical device industry, the platform has demonstrated its efficacy in environments with strict regulations. Propel One for Quality introduces AI-driven features such as automated insights and quiz generation for training purposes, enabling teams to strengthen compliance, close gaps, and foster continuous improvement. Designed for scalability and adaptability, the platform keeps pace with changing regulations without hindering innovation and is supported by top-tier security measures suitable for regulated sectors.

Propel's Product Information Management (PIM) solution serves to unify and regulate product attributes, specifications, and commercial data across various teams and channels. Its core functionalities include the creation of SKUs, management of attributes, approval processes, and version control for product content distributed across different channels. By replacing the traditional use of spreadsheets and disjointed systems, manufacturers can access a single, reliable source for precise and current product information. Propel promotes uniformity across engineering, operations, marketing, and sales departments, while also minimizing the need for manual updates and the potential for errors. With structured data and managed workflows, it becomes simpler to oversee product modifications, facilitate new launches, and expand product catalogs. This leads to enhanced data quality, quicker market readiness, and increased assurance that product details are consistently accurate. Powered by AI, Propel One aids in lessening manual tasks and boosting precision, all under the security of enterprise-level protection to keep product information safe and trustworthy.

Propel's Product Data Management solution equips manufacturers with a centralized and authoritative repository for all product information. Rather than being dispersed across spreadsheets, shared drives, and various uncoordinated tools, crucial documents such as engineering files, bills of materials (BOMs), revisions, approvals, and change histories are consolidated within a secure cloud-based platform. Leveraging AI-driven features, the system enhances the speed of data retrieval, identifies discrepancies, and minimizes the manual labor associated with handling intricate product records. Teams are empowered to manage access, monitor version control, and ensure complete traceability as product information evolves over time. Propel guarantees that stakeholders consistently work with the most current and validated data, thus minimizing mistakes, redundant efforts, and discrepancies among teams. By utilizing organized data, automated processes, and robust governance, Propel facilitates manufacturers in navigating product intricacies while fostering cooperation among engineering, quality assurance, operations, and supply chain teams. Designed for contemporary, agile product organizations.

Propel offers a cutting-edge and secure Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution tailored for the dynamic needs of today’s manufacturers. This platform seamlessly integrates individuals, workflows, and product information throughout the entire lifecycle—from the initial design and development phases to manufacturing, product launch, and continuous enhancement. Key features of our PLM system encompass change management, bill of materials (BOM) oversight, approval processes, version control, lifecycle monitoring, and comprehensive traceability. Utilizing AI-driven insights, Propel helps prioritize modifications, detect potential impacts earlier, and supports more informed decision-making as product complexities evolve. By consolidating product records, changes, and approvals within a single system, Propel effectively removes silos and manual transitions that can hinder team efficiency. Our built-in workflows streamline change management processes while offering the adaptability necessary for evolving products and organizations. With complete traceability and real-time insights, teams can swiftly adapt to changes, minimize cycle durations, and adeptly manage intricate products at scale.

Propel's Quality Management solution empowers manufacturers to streamline, automate, and oversee quality processes without increasing complexity. It integrates the management of nonconformances, CAPAs, deviations, complaints, and audits into a single system that is directly linked to product and change information. This comprehensive approach enhances root cause analysis, minimizes recurring problems, and bolsters compliance. The platform is trusted by a substantial number of medical device clients, with nearly half of Propel's customer base, and is designed for regulated environments. Featuring AI-driven functionalities, it creates training quizzes from quality data to help teams bolster compliance and close training gaps. The built-in workflows ensure standardized processes while allowing for flexibility to adapt to changing needs. With complete traceability of quality events, approvals, and corrective actions, Propel aids teams in enhancing audit preparedness, mitigating risks, and fostering continuous product quality improvement. It is supported by a top-tier security infrastructure.

Propel empowers manufacturers to enhance their partnerships with suppliers while ensuring proper governance and oversight. It seamlessly integrates supplier data, component specifics, and authorized manufacturer lists into product records, providing teams with immediate insights into sourcing choices and potential risks. With controlled access, suppliers can engage in collaboration without compromising sensitive information. By associating suppliers with BOMs, modifications, and quality incidents, Propel facilitates quicker problem-solving and improved coordination throughout the supply chain. Propel Component Insights offers access to an extensive database of over one billion electronic components, allowing teams to evaluate availability, lifecycle conditions, and supply risks directly within the product record. Utilizing AI-driven insights, Propel helps detect sourcing risks proactively, while the Supplier Community feature fosters secure collaboration, change participation, and real-time issue resolution with suppliers. The end result is a more robust supply chain characterized by enhanced visibility, expedited decision-making, and reduced risk.