> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://interfacing.gitbook.io/interfacing-help-files/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://interfacing.gitbook.io/interfacing-help-files/release-notes-16.0.md). # Release Notes Introducing Our New Integrated Management System (IMS) **The new platform** is your all-in-one intelligent platform for quality, compliance, and operational excellence. Built on the strengths of EPC and QMS, it unifies key capabilities into a single connected system designed for how modern teams work. With the new suite, you get: * **Simple, fast, and intuitive:** Get your daily work done in just a few clicks with a clean, streamlined interface, minimal navigation, and instant access to everything you need—all without switching between pages. * **A Connected Experience**: Manage audits, regulations, documents, risks, and more in one place. * **AI-Powered Insights**: Find information, analyze operations, and surface insights quickly. *** ### What IMS Can Do for You IMS brings together a suite of powerful tools. Depending on your setup, you’ll have access to features across areas such as: {% columns %} {% column %} **Information & Learning** :folder-open: **Document & Knowledge Management**\ Control, organize, and access critical documentation. :chalkboard: **Training & Competency**\ Ensure team readiness with mapped training plans and completion tracking. {% endcolumn %} {% column %} **Organization & Development** :dolly: **Suppliers, Contractors, & Products**\ Manage external partners and product portfolios to ensure quality and reliability. :user-group-simple: **Organizational Structure** \ Map hierarchies, roles, and responsibilities for clarity and accountability. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} {% columns %} {% column width="50%" %} **Operations & Analytics** :pickaxe: **Process Mining & Exploration**\ Analyze real-world workflows, spot inefficiencies, and navigate processes. :chart-pie: **Performance & Strategy**\ Monitor objectives and key indicators to drive business strategy. :scale-unbalanced-flip: **Capability Mapping**\ Visualize organizational strengths and identify growth opportunities. {% endcolumn %} {% column width="50%" %} **Compliance & Governance** :lock: **Risks, Controls, & Regulations**\ Evaluate risks, implement controls, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements. :book-bookmark: **Audit & Management Review**\ Plan audits and support structured governance practices. :bell-ring: **Quality Events, CAPAs, & Incident Handling**\ Track and resolve issues with full traceability. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} *** ### Explore the New Suite Click below for more details on key components:
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Home Page
Your starting point for a productive workday		IMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-51.pngHome Page
To Do
Your tasks, organized and visible		to do icon.pngTo Do
Library
Your central hub for all key documentation		library icon.pngLibrary
Apps
Your Quality Management tools at your fingertips		apps icon.pngApps
AI Assistant & Search
Your assistant for finding anything, intelligently and instantly		IMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-49.pngAI Assistant & Search
Process Mining
Your tool for uncovering insights and optimizing processes		IMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-40.pngProcess Mining
Process Diagram
Your tool for visualizing, navigating, and editing processes		IMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-32.pngProcess Diagrams
Posts
Your space for collaborating and staying connected		IMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-123.pngPosts
Favorite
Your shortcuts to what matters most		favorites icon.pngFavorites
*** ### Phase 1: What to Expect In this first rollout of the new platform, the **Library** is focused on viewing and navigation. Some advanced features—like content creation and editing, publishing, and governance cycle configuration (e.g., approvals)—remain in EPC for now. **Here’s what end-users *****can***** do in Phase 1:** * Browse, search, and filter documentation * Access documentation details * Edit process maps * Preview and download files The new platform **syncs automatically** with EPC, so your content is always up-to-date. Any tasks assigned to you in EPC will also appear in the new platform's **To Do**, keeping everything visible and actionable. Future releases will continue to expand the new suite, bringing more functionality into one fully centralized platform. *** ### Getting Started Ready to start working? * [Switching Between EPC and the New Experience](/interfacing-help-files/getting-started/switching-between-epc-and-the-new-experience.md) * [Profile Settings](/interfacing-help-files/getting-started/first-time-login-and-profile-setup.md) * [Take a quick guided tour of the platform](/interfacing-help-files/getting-started/quickstart.md) > **Need more help?** Contact [Support](/interfacing-help-files/troubleshooting-and-faqs.md). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://interfacing.gitbook.io/interfacing-help-files/release-notes-16.0.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.