12 must‑have capabilities in 2026 for a CDMO ERP selection
Based on our life sciences experience supporting outsourced operators, including contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMO) and contract research organizations (CRO), this guide summarizes the ERP software selection requirements vendors must prove, demo, and document.
John Hannan
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Life Sciences ERP Software Selection 2026 Buyer’s Guide for validated environments (GxP‑ready)
Choosing ERP in a validated environment is different. This 2026 buyer’s guide shows how to evaluate life sciences ERP through a GxP lens—Part 11 e‑signatures, audit trails, QA release, lot/expiry traceability, and LIMS/QMS/EDMS integrations. Get selection criteria, a weighted scorecard, and five scripted demos to run with your data so your shortlist is CSV‑ready before contracts.
John Hannan
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How to Accomplish FDA Validation for ERP Software
Implementing ERP software for GxP processes into an FDA-regulated business or organization requires FDA validation. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that certain technologies used in the manufacturing and storing of products, such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices, be validated before they are released to the market. Whether you are implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) , Oracle NetSuite or another capable ERP system, the principles of FDA Validatio
John Hannan
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