CAPA, FMEA, and the Process Approach
Corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) is probably the most important process in any quality management system because so much else depends on it.
Corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) is probably the most important process in any quality management system because so much else depends on it.
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Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) is a core function in any quality management system (QMS), and a critical piece in the plan-do-check-act process approach.
Every day, manufacturers rely on a large number of tools, machinery, and infrastructure to produce their goods.
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An important part of production is to carefully monitor and control temperature, speed, volume, weight, or mass. To ensure these measurements are always accurate, manufacturers need to calibrate their equipment and instruments regularly.
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