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Throughout my nearly two-decade career as a Senior Solutions Engineer in Quality Management Systems (QMS), I've had the privilege of working with some of the most prominent providers in the industry, including Honeywell, Dot Compliance, and ComplianceQuest, to name a few.
Each role provided deep insights into the critical challenges companies face when navigating fragmented solutions that don't scale effectively for long-term growth and compliance.
The Problem with Fragmented QMS Solutions
The QMS industry often offers solutions in fragmented, a-la-carte pieces—a document management module here, a training management module there—with each additional module incurring separate fees and incremental service costs.
While initially appearing budget-friendly, this approach becomes financially burdensome and operationally complex, especially for rapidly growing companies in highly regulated sectors such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace.
I've repeatedly observed innovative medical device startups, already contending with tight funding cycles and aggressive commercialization timelines, get bogged down by incremental expenses and budgeting complexities.
Instead of channeling critical resources toward gaining regulatory certifications and launching products, they're forced into repetitive budget negotiations just to maintain essential compliance tools.
Here’s where I saw the gap – folks are paying more for multiple tools, when they could be getting more value from a single, all-in-one platform.
If You Need QMS, You Need Propel
That’s why, when I encountered Propel Software, the company's holistic approach immediately resonated with my experiences.
Propel doesn't nickel-and-dime its customers. Instead, it delivers a complete QMS solution—including document and training management, quality events, CAPAs, audits, and supplier quality—all within one integrated platform.
This strategic pricing model is what companies need, especially those who are rapidly scaling and require streamlined compliance management.
This comprehensive approach is precisely why I joined Propel.
Having witnessed the limitations of QMS solutions designed only to address immediate issues without long-term foresight, Propel’s fundamentally different philosophy stood out.
Here, the commitment to comprehensive support is foundational, with every customer receiving the full suite of tools from day one.
This isn't merely improved pricing—it's a smarter, growth-focused way to manage innovation and ensure compliance excellence.
Propel doesn't nickel-and-dime its customers. Instead, it delivers a complete QMS solution—including document and training management, quality events, CAPAs, audits, and supplier quality—all within one integrated platform.
Case in Point: Inari Medical
Inari Medical exemplifies Propel’s impact. Starting as a small startup with fewer than 200 employees, Inari leveraged Propel’s integrated QMS and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities from their earliest days.
Today, Inari has successfully IPO'd, dramatically scaled, and continues to thrive, thanks in part to Propel's strategic foundation. Read Inari’s case study.
Conclusion
Having a deep understanding of typical industry practices, I know the standard out there is incremental, module-by-module pricing. These tactics can be initially appealing, but become restrictive.
My decision to join Propel was based on the fact that Propel delivers a complete QMS package from the start, ready to expand into PLM capabilities as companies grow. Furthermore, Propel is transparent about annual pricing adjustments—predictable, straightforward, and never punitive.
Simply put, Propel equips organizations for today's compliance needs and tomorrow's strategic objectives.
As someone who has been deeply embedded within multiple leading QMS providers, Propel’s comprehensive, growth-oriented approach isn't just refreshing—it's essential.
If your organization seeks a strategic investment in QMS, avoiding the pitfalls of fragmented pricing, Propel can support your growth with a complete QMS—from day one.
Propel QMS is built to grow alongside you, not at your expense.
Don’t take my word for it. See for yourself why Propel QMS offers the most value in the market.
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