At SimplerQMS, we continuously improve the platform based on customer feedback, evolving quality requirements, and the needs of life science organizations.
App Version 1.21.0 enhances search, traceability, training visibility, and workflow reliability. These updates address customer challenges, enabling quicker access to information and better management of controlled documents.
Key highlights:
Expanded search capabilities across quality records
Improved document and training traceability
Better filtering and visibility into assignments and activities
Enhanced workflow reliability across Change Control, Training, and Periodic Reviews
Launch Schedule
App Version 1.21.0 is available to all SimplerQMS customers as of June 10, 2026.
New Features
Improved Search & Filtering
Finding relevant information is now easier across SimplerQMS.
Improvements include:
Search documents using custom fields, tags, quality processes, document relations, and attachments
Filter documents, Change Requests, and quality records by User Group
Filter My Work activities by Created By and Assigned To
User actions are now searchable by document External ID
Improved consistency between global and local search experiences
Fixed export formatting issues affecting record exports
Added CSV reporting improvements and enhanced search capabilities
These updates make it easier for teams to find information, track quality activities, and manage documents efficiently, while providing more reliable reporting and a consistent search experience across the platform.
Improved Document and Training Traceability
This release introduces better visibility into how documents and training requirements are connected.
Improvements include:
View Assigned Training Rules directly from Document Control and Change Control records
Automatically inherit relations from templates when creating documents, Change Requests, and CAPAs
These improvements make it easier to understand document relationships, identify training requirements, and maintain traceability across quality processes.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
Improved Change Control Reliability
Several fixes improve workflow consistency and Change Request management.
Improvements include:
Fixed issue preventing Change Requests from being sent back to Draft or Planning
Updated Requires Change Request settings to apply consistently to active working copies
Fixed approval and publishing errors affecting Change Requests
These improvements support more reliable Change Control workflows and help ensure changes progress as expected.
Improved Training and Periodic Review Workflows
This release includes improvements to training visibility and Periodic Review scheduling.
Improvements include:
Added reporting for users, groups, and associated Training Rules
Fixed Periodic Reviews that were not created when notice periods were already active
Fixed visibility issues for upcoming reviews in My Reviews
These improvements help organizations maintain training oversight, improve review planning, and reduce the risk of missed quality activities.
Improved Document Control Experience
This release includes several improvements to document editing, details handling, and document exports.
Improvements include:
Fixed issue where timestamp custom fields could cause the SimplerQMS Add-In to crash
Fixed formatting issues affecting custom field values in documents
Improved export formatting to maintain data structure and readability
These improvements support more reliable document editing workflows and help maintain document accuracy and consistency.
Improved Configuration and Usability
Several updates make system configuration easier to understand and manage.
Improvements include:
Added guidance and examples for Custom Fields configuration
Improved Document Type numbering configuration with updated descriptions, validation, and setup guidance
These improvements help administrators configure the system more confidently and support more consistent quality process management.
With App Version 1.21.0, SimplerQMS continues improving searchability, traceability, workflow visibility, and operational efficiency for life science organizations.
These updates help teams find information faster, understand relationships between quality records more easily, and maintain better oversight of training, document control, and change management activities.
What's Next from SimplerQMS?
At SimplerQMS, we continuously improve the platform to support evolving life science requirements and customer feedback.
In the coming weeks, we’ll continue delivering:
Improvements that support more efficient and reliable quality workflows
Enhancements designed to improve usability and document consistency
New capabilities aligned with regulated quality processes
Stay tuned for more product updates from the SimplerQMS team.
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