Close the loop on quality issues
From root cause analysis to effectiveness verification, QFacts CAPAs ensure every corrective and preventive action is tracked, implemented, and validated.
Why teams choose QFacts for CAPAs
Stop managing corrective actions in spreadsheets. QFacts gives your quality team the structure, visibility, and traceability they need.
Structured root cause analysis
Built-in tools for fishbone diagrams, 5-why analysis, and fault tree analysis so every investigation follows a repeatable methodology.
Corrective vs. preventive distinction
Separate workflows for corrective actions (fix what happened) and preventive actions (stop it from recurring) with clear traceability.
Effectiveness verification
Automated reminders and structured verification steps ensure every CAPA is validated before closure. No more paper-based follow-ups.
Trend analysis and reporting
Identify recurring deviations, track CAPA cycle times, and surface systemic issues with real-time dashboards and exportable reports.
Audit-ready documentation
Every CAPA maintains a complete audit trail from initiation through verification, with timestamped records and electronic signatures.
CAPA lifecycle workflow
A proven five-step process that ensures no issue falls through the cracks.
Identify
Capture issues from audits, complaints, deviations, or trend analysis with structured intake forms.
Analyze
Conduct root cause analysis using built-in investigation tools and link to related events.
Plan
Define corrective or preventive actions, assign owners, and set target completion dates.
Implement
Track action execution with task assignments, progress updates, and evidence attachments.
Verify
Confirm effectiveness through structured verification protocols and close the CAPA with full traceability.
Real-world use cases
See how quality professionals use QFacts CAPAs every day.
See how Quality Manager uses CAPA Management to identify recurring deviations across production lines and initiate preventive actions before they escalate.
See how Auditor uses CAPA Management to review completed CAPAs, verify evidence of effectiveness, and generate audit-ready closure reports.