GMP compliance shapes how cell therapy processes are designed, controlled, documented, and released. It drives standardized workflows, robust batch records, clear definitions of critical process parameters, and qualified/validated methods and equipment as programs progress. GMP also raises expectations for traceability, change control, deviation management, and data integrity, especially as regulators tighten requirements over time. In practice, GMP compliance pushes teams to build inspection-ready operations early, so that speed to clinic doesn’t lead to downstream rework or regulatory risk.