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Audit trail

Audit trails document who performed an action, when it happened, and what changed so teams can reconstruct inspection histories with confidence.

They complement the production traceability matrix by linking inspection steps to product and regulatory requirements.

What makes a strong audit trail

An effective audit trail records timestamps, user identities, data before-and-after values, and context about the process stage.

Including rich metadata—such as device identifiers and geo-coordinates—helps quality leaders validate that inspectors followed the correct workflow in the right facility.

Why audit trails matter for compliance

Regulators and brand customers increasingly expect transparent records that prove every deviation was investigated and closed.

During Supplier Corrective Action Requests, audit trails provide the evidence of communication, approvals, and deadlines met.

Managing audit trails in KaizenQ

KaizenQ automatically logs every inspection edit, comment, and status change with immutable timestamps.

Administrators can export those records for customer audits or internal reviews without stitching together spreadsheets.

Key takeaways
  • Audit trails capture who did what, when, and why during inspections.
  • They support regulatory compliance and customer trust by proving due diligence.
  • Automated logging reduces the manual effort of piecing together historical records.

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