
GEP during the project execution lifecycle, (i.e., requirements definition, design development, fabrication, installation, and commissioning), provides the foundation of an integrated C&Q approach. GEP represent the first and most impactful step for implementation of the ISPE best practices for project delivery. GEPs can be implemented without a major change to the existing global or site quality management systems and SOPs. Getting GEPs right has shown to drastically impact project delivery timelines.
EQP can be viewed as a philosophy that fosters modifications of the appropriate site Quality Systems, such as engineering, QA, validation, and manufacturing, to enable the site PQS to accept the application of good engineering practices during project execution for the purpose of meeting cGMP needs for qualification.