First Time Quality Competitors

SAS is a global leader in data and AI. With SAS software and industry-specific solutions, organizations transform data into trusted decisions. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW®.

Manufacturing, Quality, and Asset Management — Simplified with Life Sciences-Specialized AI. MasterControl Quality Excellence is the #1 Quality Management System (QMS) in life sciences. Built on an AI-driven platform, it enables life-sciences companies to enable flexible quality event management, simplified document management, and automated training management—that all work seamlessly together to close the loop on quality. MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence (Mx) is an AI-driven digital manufacturing platform made to help life sciences manufacturers eliminate millions of errors and deliver products to the market 70% faster. Mx enables completely paperless manufacturing with production records (EBR/eDHR) to our modern MES features to electronic logbooks and asset management. MasterControl Asset Excellence (Ax) combines modern asset management and calibration tools on a trusted cloud-based, AI-driven platform. Ax helps life-sciences companies maintain total control over critical manufacturing assets, stay audit ready, and reduce downtime and improve asset reliability by scheduling maintenance based on actual performance data. MasterControl AI solutions are specialized for life sciences. Our AI-first platform is certified to ISO 42001 standards. Always human-driven, our growing collection of AI tools help you streamline processes, identify trends, and automate manual tasks without risking your compliance or losing control over your data.

Minitab is a global leader in data analytics, statistical software, and process improvement solutions. For over 50 years, organizations worldwide have trusted Minitab to analyze data, automate insights, and accelerate digital transformation. Its ecosystem, including Minitab Solution Center, Minitab Engage, Minitab Connect, Minitab Simul8, Minitab Real-Time SPC, and Minitab Prolink, empowers businesses to improve quality, increase efficiency, and achieve measurable ROI through data-driven decision-making. Minitab’s platform combines AI, automation, and intuitive design to help organizations operationalize analytics and scale continuous improvement at every level. Trusted by over 90% of the Fortune 100 and used in more than 100 countries, Minitab supports industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and education. With a legacy built on innovation and accessibility, Minitab continues to lead the evolution of modern analytics, enabling smarter decisions and sustainable business excellence.