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ensure medical , marketing and regulatory information – including various symbols and markings – are all present , correct and consistent . To be sold broadly throughout the EU , this device label would in theory need be translated into 24 different languages .

This upstream process is therefore very delicate and susceptible to disruption or human error . If an incorrect version of a regulatory symbol is used , or some medical information is changed in one language then not updated across all other language versions , this could introduce a major error – potentially even threatening the health of the end-user and triggering a costly product recall .
If the systems involved in this workflow are not fully integrated into other critical business systems , processes and databases , the risk of recalls can rise significantly .
Choose a digital artwork and labelling system that suits integration
Consolidation and integration is key when it comes to rationalizing and standardizing systems and processes as part of a company ’ s digital maturity project . That means finding proven , feature-rich solutions that can be deployed across all necessary department and locations worldwide , with full integration capability to ensure seamless operation with other core systems .
Label and artwork management platforms are no exception . Indeed , these must be able to integrate with other critical software as standard – from Regulatory Information Management ( RIM ) systems , Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) platforms and Product Lifecycle Management ( PLM ) solutions .
Go the extra mile – establish a single source of truth with integration in the cloud
Business leaders would also be welladvised to opt for a cloud-based solution that can be readily deployed and accessed in any location by any department , adding a new level of scalability .
As businesses connect and integrate critical IT infrastructure , the benefits of truly unified operations and visibility become apparent .
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