Industries

The Life Sciences industry domain is comprised of the following industries: Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device and Nutraceutical (Health Supplements). Regulatory compliance is one of the significant industry drivers. Government authorities have to ensure public safety, focusing on quality and safety checks in receiving, manufacturing, storing, packaging, dispatching and delivering. Extensive record keeping of procedures, processes and systems is also a requirement of this industry. Tracking of components and the finished product, even after the sale is a necessity. The primary goal of the industry is to get products speedily to market that are manufactured under consistent processes, to the correct formula and specifications, in the correct environment, with the appropriate controls applied, delivered to the correct customers. Accreditation is a requirement with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).