A Comparison Between Document Management Systems (DMS) And Component Content Management Systems (CCMS) For Pharma

Global pharma companies produce and manage a lot of content that is complexly intertwined. To mitigate risk, ensure patient safety, meet regulatory compliance standards, and reduce cycle times for faster drug-to-market, pharma companies are continually looking for new technologies and processes to streamline workflow, reduce complexity, and reuse content efficiently. 

The most common technology platform used by clinical organizations to store and manage content is a document management system (DMS). A DMS is particularly good at streamlining workflow, and its content-governance capabilities reduce the complexity of managing content. However, as organizations seek to increase their level of content reuse, they are looking more closely at component content management systems (CCMS). We’ve outlined the general similarities and differences between a DMS and a CCMS to help you understand the best option for workflow, complexity, and content reuse in your organization based on current and future business needs.