For a recent article on quality management systems (QMSs), I asked food companies what they feel are the three most important features in a QMS. I also asked what three things are most important in a vendor of a QMS. Finally, I asked whether they thought a food safety management system (FSMS) should be part of a QMS or standalone system.
Taking these concepts a step further, there are now ERP systems that offer built-in QMS functions, and I thought it might be interesting to ask a supplier of an ERP system how QMS functionality is built into the system. In the early days of software, ERP systems were known mostly for accounting functions, e.g., accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, etc.