For decades, manufacturers managed quality through paper-based systems, standalone databases, and disconnected spreadsheets. That era is ending. A growing number of manufacturers are consolidating their quality management systems onto Microsoft 365, and one platform is leading that transformation: BPA Solutions.
Synesis International has partnered with BPA Solutions for over 20 years, delivering enterprise quality management to manufacturers across automotive, food and beverage, life sciences, and discrete manufacturing. This long-standing partnership combines BPA's deep expertise in quality software with Synesis's hands-on knowledge of manufacturing operations, SAP Business One integration, and Microsoft 365 deployment.
What Is BPA Solutions eQMS?
BPA Solutions provides an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) built entirely on Microsoft 365 technologies, SharePoint, Teams, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI. Unlike legacy QMS platforms that require separate infrastructure and licensing, BPA Quality runs on the Microsoft environment most manufacturers already own.
The platform covers the full spectrum of quality management: document control, nonconformance tracking, CAPA management, audit management, training management, risk assessment, change control, and supplier quality. Every module is integrated, so a nonconformance discovered during an audit can trigger a CAPA workflow, update training requirements, and generate management review reports, all within the same system.
20+ Years of Partnership
Synesis International has been a Premier Partner of BPA Solutions for over two decades. This partnership has enabled hundreds of manufacturers to implement enterprise-grade quality management systems without the complexity and cost of traditional QMS platforms. Together, we have deployed eQMS solutions across industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to food processing and medical devices.
Why Microsoft 365 Changes the QMS Equation
The strategic advantage of running quality management on Microsoft 365 comes down to three factors that matter most to manufacturing executives: cost of ownership, user adoption, and security infrastructure.
Traditional QMS platforms charge per-user licensing fees that can reach $150-300 per user annually, on top of server infrastructure, backup systems, and dedicated IT support. BPA Solutions eliminates this overhead by running on the Microsoft 365 tenant manufacturers already pay for. The incremental cost of adding enterprise quality management drops dramatically.
User adoption is the silent killer of QMS implementations. Quality managers know the frustration: the system is deployed, training is completed, and within six months, operators revert to spreadsheets and email because the QMS interface is cumbersome. BPA solves this by embedding quality workflows directly into the tools people already use, Teams for collaboration, SharePoint for documents, Power Apps for mobile data capture, and Outlook for notifications.
Security is the third pillar. Manufacturing cybersecurity threats have escalated sharply, with the industry ranking as the most targeted sector for three consecutive years. By running on Microsoft 365, the eQMS inherits the full Microsoft security stack: Azure Active Directory, multi-factor authentication, data loss prevention, encryption at rest and in transit, and compliance certifications including ISO 27001, SOC 2, and FedRAMP.
Key BPA eQMS Modules for Manufacturers
Document Control
Automated versioning, approval workflows, electronic signatures, and controlled distribution, all within SharePoint.
Nonconformance & CAPA
Track quality events, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions with automated escalation and closure verification.
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute internal and external audits with checklist templates, finding tracking, and Power BI dashboards.
Training Management
Assign training based on roles and document changes, track completion, and generate compliance reports automatically.
How Synesis Delivers BPA eQMS
As a Premier BPA Partner, Synesis International provides end-to-end eQMS implementation services. This includes initial assessment and gap analysis against ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, or other applicable standards; system configuration and workflow customization; data migration from legacy QMS platforms; integration with SAP Business One for closed-loop quality-to-ERP data flow; user training and change management; and ongoing support and optimization.
What sets Synesis apart is our ability to connect quality management with the broader technology ecosystem. Most manufacturers run their operations on SAP Business One and their collaboration on Microsoft 365. Synesis bridges these systems, ensuring that quality data flows seamlessly between ERP, QMS, and business intelligence platforms.
Ready to Modernize Your Quality Management?
Contact Synesis International to learn how BPA Solutions eQMS on Microsoft 365 can replace your paper-based or legacy quality systems with an integrated, AI-ready platform built for manufacturers.
