POET is not designed to serve as the system of record for regulated processes, therefore not subject to GxP requirements. It is designed to enable cross-organizational collaboration and process orchestration, while the system of record for each process remains within the respective enterprise systems.

Type = Troubleshooting,; Topic = Multienterprise Information Network Tower (MINT),;Persona = TraceLink Administrator, User,; Orchestration = Manufacturing, Logistics, Commerce, Transportation, Clinical Supply,; Function = Supply Chain, IT, Procurement, Spare 2,

Manufacturing Incident

A manufacturing incident is any unexpected event during production that may impact product quality, safety, compliance, timelines, or supply.

What is a manufacturing incident

A manufacturing incident is any unexpected event that occurs during the manufacturing process and has the potential to affect product quality, patient safety, production time-lines, regulatory compliance, or supply continuity. For e.g. process deviations, equipment failures, contamination, labeling errors, human mistakes, or system malfunctions.

Types of manufacturing incidents

  • Deviation: Unexpected variance from approved procedures, instructions, or process parameters.

  • Contamination: Introduction of unwanted substances that compromise product integrity or safety.

  • Equipment Failure: Breakdown or malfunction of machinery that disrupts the manufacturing process.

  • Labeling or Packaging Issue: Errors in labeling or packaging that may lead to misidentification or noncompliance.

  • Material Issues: Problems related to the quality, identity, or suitability of raw or packaging materials.

  • Process Errors: Mistakes in executing manufacturing steps or process controls.

  • Human Error: Operator mistakes due to oversight, lack of training, or failure to follow procedures.

  • IT or System Fault: Failures of computerized systems that support manufacturing or quality operations.

How to configure the manufacturing incident marketplace solution

Before using the batch record review marketplace solution, Solution Designers must first configure the solution in Opus Solution Environment (OSE) by following the steps listed below:

For more information about configuring or customizing marketplace solutions as per your business needs, see OPUS Solution Environment Help Center.

Add a manufacturing incident

Modify a manufacturing incident

Manufacturing incidents workflow

The following workflow states are used to track the progress of a manufacturing incident:

Base State Workflow State Description
Draft Draft The manufacturing incident is being created and documented, but it has not yet been submitted for review or action.
To Do To Do The manufacturing incident has been formally logged and is awaiting triage, assignment, or initial review.
In Progress Under Investigation The manufacturing incident is actively being analyzed by the assigned teams to determine its root cause, scope, and potential impact.
In Progress Under Resolution Corrective or preventive actions are being carried out to address the manufacturing incident and mitigate its impact.
Done Done The manufacturing incident has been resolved and formally closed with an appropriate closure outcome or reason.

Monitor manufacturing incident

A high level understanding of the state of all manufacturing incidents that you have access to.

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