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 = Technical Guides,; Topic = OPUS Solution Environment, Process Orchestration for Empowered Teams (POET), OPUS,;Persona = Solution Designer, Solution Partner, Technology Partner,; Orchestration = Logistics,; Function = Regulatory Affairs, Quality,

SOP Evaluations

In regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences supply chains, SOP Evaluation is a documented process used to assess, align, review, and approve a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) so it supports standardized work practices and compliance requirements.

What is an SOP Evaluation

The SOP Evaluation process is used to assess and align an SOP so that it clearly defines how employees should perform specific, complex, or routine tasks safely, consistently, and effectively. SOP Evaluations help standardize work practices, support compliance with regulatory and quality standards, and clarify roles, resources, expectations, and required outcomes.

SOP Evaluations are managed as work items and are used to evaluate and track SOPs through their lifecycle. When collaboration with a Partner organization is required, users can create a Review & Testing record. Review & Testing records are maintained separately as list entries and are used to capture review activities, testing outcomes, and partner feedback. Each component has its own navigation tab and search page, allowing users to independently manage evaluations and review activities while maintaining the relationship between them.

Advantages of SOP Evaluations

  • Standardization: Helps teams follow consistent, documented SOP-related practices.

  • Compliance: Ensure SOPs support regulatory and quality requirements.

  • Role Clarity: Clarifies responsibilities for initiators, assignees, SOP owners, and SME leads.

  • Structured Lifecycle: Initiated when environmental or operational excursions occur.

  • Risk Visibility: Supports evaluation of risks, success criteria, and regulatory impact before implementation.

How to configure the SOP Evaluation marketplace solution

Before using the SOP Evaluations marketplace solution, Solution Designers must first configure the solution in OPUS Solution Environment (OSE) by following the steps listed below:

Add an SOP Evaluation

Add an SOP evaluation by entering the required details.

Add Review and Testing
  1. Select the Main Menu icon.
  2. Select My Networks.
  3. Select a [POET Network] from the Select your Network drop-down in the header.
  4. Select a Partner or location from the Select your Partner or Location drop-down in the header.
  5. Select Go.
  6. Select Review and Testing from the left menu.
  7. Select New.
  8. In the General section fill in the following fields:
    1. Title field – Title describing the Review and Testing.
    2. Description field – Description of the Review and Testing.
  9. Select Save.
    The Review and Testing is created in the Draft state.
To link the created Review and Testing to an SOP Evaluation, see Edit an SOP Evaluation.

Modify an SOP Evaluation

Modify an existing SOP evaluation by updating the required details.

SOP Evaluation workflow

The following workflow states are used to track the progress of a SOP Evaluation:

Base State Workflow State Description
To Do To Do Initial creation state. Work is defined and approved but not yet started. Ready for prioritization and sprint planning.
In Progress Under Development Active development work. Assigned to contributor. May include coding, building, or configuration SOP Evaluations.
In Progress Review & Testing Development complete; undergoing QA, peer review, or validation before approval.
In Progress Under Revision Rework required based on feedback from review or testing. Loops back to development stage.
In Progress Approval & Implementation Final approval obtained or pending. Changes being deployed or implemented in production environment.
Done Completed SOP Evaluations activity is successfully completed.
Done Canceled SOP Evaluations activity is not required, canceled.

The workflow ensures visibility, accountability, and traceability of SOP evaluations across the supply chain network.

Monitor SOP Evaluations

Monitor SOP evaluation records using dashboards and search to track progress, monitor key activities, and analyze performance.

Monitor Review and Testing

A high level understanding of the state of all SOP reviews that you have access to.

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