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Entering a transitioning market with unshakeable quality credentials

Technology Category
  • Functional Applications - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
  • Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)
Applicable Industries
  • Healthcare & Hospitals
  • Pharmaceuticals
Applicable Functions
  • Business Operation
  • Quality Assurance
Use Cases
  • Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
Services
  • System Integration
  • Training
The Challenge
The cannabis and CBD market remains in a period of transition, teetering between legality and illegality on a state-by-state basis. In an immature market without widespread recognition, earning regulatory trust and proving quality with strong manufacturing processes is vital. Kazmira operated a highly manual paper-based quality system supported by SharePoint and spreadsheets. Kazmira leadership felt that FDA cGMP requirements couldn’t be met with this approach, and in early 2021 the company began the search for a digital quality system.
About The Customer
Kazmira is a Colorado-based manufacturer of hemp-based cannabinoid products, including CBD oils, tinctures, topicals, and edibles. The company is committed to producing high-quality products that meet stringent regulatory standards. Kazmira operates in a highly regulated industry, where compliance with various state and federal regulations is crucial. The company has a strong focus on quality assurance and continuous improvement, aiming to build trust with both customers and regulatory bodies. With a team dedicated to maintaining high standards, Kazmira sought to transition from a manual, paper-based quality system to a more efficient digital solution to better meet FDA cGMP requirements and streamline their operations.
The Solution
Quality Assurance Associate Hanna Fanous began working with a consultant and former FDA auditor to pinpoint the optimal eQMS. Qualio was identified as the system which best balanced price and usability and which could best allow Kazmira to hit their quality objectives. With a structured validation, train-the-trainer, and document migration approach, Kazmira could implement and begin applying Qualio quickly, transitioning to a fully digital quality platform within 4 weeks. Qualio gave Kazmira the control and visibility they needed for an optimal, cGMP-based cannabis quality system. Time saved for continuous improvement: With a lower time and cost burden for quality, Hanna and the Kazmira quality team are now free to focus on continuous improvement: accelerating towards FDA 21 CFR 111 compliance, ensuring colleagues are suitably trained, and strengthening their supply chain with better control of suppliers.
Operational Impact
  • Kazmira had a basic and limited QMS pre-Qualio. Their eQMS now encompasses over 500 version-controlled quality documents underpinned by e-signatures and audit trails.
  • A rapidly growing library of captured and resolved quality events, from out-of-specification investigations to incident reports.
  • Fully digital training and supplier records with task reminders.
Quantitative Benefit
  • 96% reduction in quality info retrieval time.
  • 10 hours saved every single week by ditching manual quality admin tasks.
  • 99% of employees have complete up-to-date training for their roles.

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