The "Silent" Risk: Most industrial accidents aren't caused by standard operations; they are caused by changes (new parts, new chemicals, bypasses) that weren't properly vetted.
The "Silo" Problem: If your MOC process lives in a binder or a standalone safety app, the maintenance technician won't see it when they are actually fixing the machine.
The Top 5: We review Fabrico, VelocityEHS, MasterControl, and others to help you digitize your change control process.
Management of Change (MOC) is the safety valve of manufacturing.
It is the formal process used to ensure that a temporary repair, a new chemical, or a modified machine doesn't cause an explosion or a quality recall.
But in most factories, MOC is a bottleneck.
It involves passing a paper folder from Engineering to Safety to Maintenance.
It sits on desks for weeks. Meanwhile, the production line is waiting, or worse—the technician makes the change anyway because they can't wait for the paperwork.
You need Digital MOC Software, a system that speeds up the approval workflow while forcing compliance.
Here are the 5 Best MOC Software Tools for 2026.
Best For: Manufacturers who want to link MOC Approvals directly to Maintenance Work Orders.
Fabrico connects the "Change" to the "Execution."
We believe MOC shouldn't be a separate administrative task; it should be a gate inside the maintenance workflow.
The Work Order Gate: In Fabrico, if a technician attempts to modify a critical asset, the system can force an MOC workflow before the Work Order is released. You cannot bypass safety.
BOM Updates: If the MOC approves a new type of motor or valve, Fabrico automatically updates the Asset Bill of Materials (BOM). This ensures the store room stocks the new part, not the obsolete one.
Digital Signatures: Approvers (Safety, Engineering, Operations) get push notifications on their phones. They can review the risk assessment and sign off digitally in seconds, not days.
OEE Correlation: Fabrico tracks the result of the change. Did the new setting improve machine speed? Did it cause a quality dip? By linking MOC to OEE, you validate the change with data.
The Verdict: If you want MOC to be an active part of your daily operations, not just a filing cabinet exercise, Fabrico is the integrated choice.
Best For: Deep Process Safety Management (PSM).
VelocityEHS is a heavyweight in the safety world. It is designed for high-risk industries (Chemical, Oil & Gas) where MOC is a federal requirement (OSHA PSM).
Pros: Incredible depth on "Pre-Startup Safety Reviews" (PSSR) and risk analysis. It handles complex regulatory reporting better than almost anyone.
Cons: It is a safety silo. It creates the MOC document, but it doesn't physically stop the mechanic from turning the wrench in the maintenance software. It relies on human communication to bridge that gap.
The Difference: VelocityEHS manages the regulation; Fabrico manages the work.
Best For: Life Sciences (Pharma/MedDev) Change Control.
If you are regulated by the FDA, MasterControl is the standard for Quality Management.
Pros: Rigorous document control. It links the MOC to the SOP update and the Training record. It ensures that every document is perfectly synced before the change is approved.
Cons: It is "Document-Centric." It focuses on updating the file, not necessarily managing the physical execution of the tool change on the shop floor.
The Difference: MasterControl protects the document; Fabrico protects the asset.
Best For: Enterprise EHSQ platforms.
Intelex is a broad platform that handles everything from Environmental Reporting to MOC.
Pros: Great for large enterprises that want one system for all EHS data. It has strong workflows for routing approvals across different global sites.
Cons: It can be expensive and slow to deploy. Like VelocityEHS, it is often disconnected from the daily maintenance software used by the technicians.
The Difference: Intelex is for the Safety Director; Fabrico is for the Plant Manager.
Best For: Simple approvals and communication.
If your "MOC" process is less about federal regulations and more about "Getting Mike's permission," MaintainX is a fast solution.
Pros: Very easy to use. You can create a simple digital form that requires a signature. It works great on mobile devices.
Cons: It lacks the deep engineering logic (PSSR, Hazard Analysis, BOM updates) required for complex industrial changes. It is better for lightweight approval chains.
The Difference: MaintainX is for quick approvals; Fabrico is for engineered changes.
| Feature | Fabrico | VelocityEHS | MasterControl | Intelex | MaintainX |
| Primary Focus | Ops & Maint. | Process Safety | FDA Quality | Enterprise EHS | Communication |
| Work Order Link | ✅ Native | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Native |
| BOM / Inventory | ✅ Auto-Update | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| OEE Impact | ✅ Visible | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Setup Speed | Weeks | Months | Months | Months | Days |
Management of Change exists to make the plant safer, not slower.
Choose VelocityEHS if you run a chemical refinery with strict OSHA PSM requirements.
Choose MasterControl if you manufacture pharmaceuticals.
Choose Fabrico if you are a Manufacturer. If you want to ensure that every change is safe, documented, and physically executed correctly by the maintenance team, Fabrico is the operational solution.
Control the change.
[Book a Demo with Fabrico] to see how we integrate MOC into the daily maintenance workflow.
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