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What differences are there between electronic document management systems (eDMS) and electronic quality management systems (eQMS)?

From the perspective of an eDMS, the focus is on the document itself. All actions that change the document must be controlled. Access to the document must also be controlled and its secure retention ensured.

For an eQMS, the focus is placed on the process. An important process that can be supported with an eQMS is training management.

[GMP Compliance Adviser, Chapter 1.H]

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