--- description: Learn more about Total Lean Management (TLM) QMS Software price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Ireland. Read verified software reviews and discover tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Total Lean Management (TLM) QMS Software Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra Ireland 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Quality Management Software](/directory/30099/quality-management/software) > [Total Lean Management (TLM) QMS Software](/software/21289/the-lean-machine) # Total Lean Management (TLM) QMS Software Canonical: https://www.capterra.ie/software/21289/the-lean-machine Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/software/21289/the-lean-machine?page=2) > Total Lean Management (TLM) QMS Software for ISO 9001, 13485 and more. Integrated, easy-to-use, affordable, with excellent support. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 37 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Total Lean Management (TLM) QMS Software? Any company, and especially Medical Device manufacturers, trying to solve a data management problem that falls within the TLM landscape. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 37 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Lean & Mean Business Systems - **Founded**: 2001 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$75.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: TLM is available on monthly subscriptions or on a perpetual license, outlined below. Costs can be estimated starting at $75/user/mo which goes down as the user count goes up, plus an initial installation fee that is less than $5,000 - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 210 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Archiving & Retention - Audit Management - Change Management - Complaint Management - Compliance Management - Compliance Tracking - Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) - Document Coding & Control - Document Management - Equipment Management - Incident Management - Maintenance Management - Monitoring - Quality Control - Risk Management - Training Management - Version Control ## Integrations (2 total) - Microsoft Outlook - QuickBooks Enterprise ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Quality Management Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30099/quality-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Quality Management Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30099/quality-management/software) - [Compliance Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30110/compliance/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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What I really want to write a review about was their implementation consulting and how they used TLM to prioritize creating compliance solutions that maximized what we were already doing out of common sense, and with TLMs help, only had to add a few minor controls that were easy to incorporate into our existing way of doing things. I've just heard a bunch of stories from peers who claim that ISO adds all this non-value added, time consuming work, and it's important to know that they have the opposite philosophy. They want to use TLM to improve your business, and simply comply with ISO along the way. We think this is one of the most important characteristics of the overall TLM package that should not be overlooked in a purchasing decision. > > **Cons**: To be honest I think I was the biggest "Con" in the whole process due to my lack of experience. Although after working with our TLM Rep to release documents, and weekly meetings/training sessions, after the first day of auditing, one of the auditors did ask, "so, how long have you been ISO certified?" So I guess in the end I wasn't a total train wreck as the Management Rep after all. > > All I can say is that if you are a small company like we are and are under pressure to show customers or external auditors a functional QMS that is worth implementing, you can stop looking, this is your solution. ----- ### "Quality Management for IATF 16949:2016 Implemenation" — 5.0/5 > **Anthony** | *10 May 2024* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Everything we need to Implement and Control an IATF 16949:2016 as well as ISO 9001:2015 based QMS came built in and is straight forward to use. > > **Cons**: The hosted experience on the Upstream side is a little slow, however I've noticed improvements already upon mentioning this to them. > > It's been excellent. Customer service is outstanding. ----- ### "The Lean Machine" — 5.0/5 > **Jim** | *6 February 2010* > > **Pros**: Excellent version \& checkout control, management control. The ability to designate certain classes of documents and then list per the classification is helpful. The distribution control of controlled documents works well. We like the super fast response from customer support. Also, the software designer is open to special improvements to assist our workflow and data integrity. There was one instance when we were actually undergoing a FDA inspection and a version control deficiency was identified and that same day David Smithstein implemented a fix that has been made a permanent feature in the software. Of particular value to us is the quick search features that allow us to locate specific documents by various means. In a recent FDA inspection the inspectors commented on the easy location and presentation of documentation they requested. We constantly modify our documents and the version control and saving of historical versions is excellent. Highest Recommendation\!\! > > **Cons**: There are too many screens for the review and approval of existing documents. It would be nice to have a one click "review and release" button for documents that haven't changed but require review every 12 months. The individual screens can not be increased in size. > > I have recommended TLM to auditors, inspectors and fellow regulatory and quality professionals over the last 5 years. I looked at many QMS packages when we started our company and TLM was not a front runner then, they were a small company with a fledgling product and it has grown and improved over the years into an excellent product that I am comfortable continuing to recommend. Five Stars\! ----- ### "Outstanding product, service and support" — 5.0/5 > **Ray** | *12 November 2010* > > **Pros**: The Lean Machine is 10 out 10 in ease of use, flexibility, functionality, service and support. We are currently using it to manage our clinical diagnostic lab, and with the help of David Smithstein, have been able to customize the system's function to allow us to manage our entire production process from ordering materials, through generating work orders, to managing all quality documentation, to tracking inventory and WIP, through to managing incoming patient specimens and all the way to sending patient test results, all within the Lean Machine system. There is not a product for GMP or GLP document and manufacturing control that compares to the Lean Machine in capabilities at such an incredibly affordable price. > > **Cons**: We have seen a great improvement in speed and ease of synchronization with the Lean Machine Enterprise version. > > This is the second FDA regulated company that I have used The Lean Machine for managing the manufacturing process and controlling documentation. The software has been invaluable to every facet of my production operations. I have looked around and I am completely confident that there is not a better value out there for a system that gives complete lot number traceability, bill of material management, work order processing, and document version number control. The incredible service and support that the company gives in addressing questions is invaluable "icing on the cake." I am not sure when David sleeps, but his responsiveness in support is par excellence. ----- ### "The Lean Machine software has always met our company requirements as we continue to grow\!" — 4.0/5 > **Jonathan** | *19 June 2018* > > **Pros**: The best feature of The Lean Machine is that all of our quality system needs are managed in a single software platform. The single QM software platform ensures quality system data is easily shared by everyone from manufacturing to quality assurance that is involved in maintaining product quality. > > **Cons**: The GUI could use a make-over so it is contemporary in appearance but this is not a necessity for a utilitarian QS software platform. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/software/21289/the-lean-machine?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ie/software/21289/the-lean-machine) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pl | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | sv | | | tr | | ----- ## Structured Data