LPA, used as LPA Software, facilitates the implementation of Layered Process Audits (LPAs) within companies, turning audits from occasional checks into systematic, recurring activities. Unlike traditional audits that focus mainly on product inspections, this software emphasizes auditing manufacturing and service processes themselves to detect issues early. LPAs involve multiple company layers and departments, ensuring broad participation and accountability. The software supports audit scheduling, execution, and corrective action tracking, fostering a company-wide culture of quality and enabling management to identify and address problem areas effectively through transparent data collection and analysis.

Key Features

Layered Process Audit Management Supports creation and management of multi-layered audits involving different management levels and departments.

• Recurring audits at predetermined frequencies
• Monitoring of audit performance across layers

Process-Focused Auditing Focuses on auditing processes rather than just end products to detect faults early.

• Observes manufacturing and service delivery processes
• Highlights deficiencies before they escalate

Decentralized Audit Recording via Web Apps Enables audits to be recorded in a decentralized manner using web applications for broad employee access.

• Facilitates communication and data entry across locations
• Supports mobile and on-site audit execution

Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Integration Assigns and tracks corrective actions arising from audits to closure, closing the quality loop.

• Enables immediate or post-audit action assignment
• Tracks progress and completion of corrective measures

Information Transparency and Analysis Collects and makes audit data available for targeted problem identification and management decision-making.

• Centralized data collection for comprehensive analysis
• Supports continuous improvement opportunities

Benefits

Improved Quality Culture Transforms audits into a routine, company-wide quality activity involving multiple organizational layers.

• Encourages accountability at all levels
• Embeds quality awareness throughout the company

Early Detection of Process Issues By auditing processes rather than only products, faults are identified earlier, reducing risk and costs.

• Prevents escalation of defects
• Enhances process reliability

Enhanced Responsiveness and Communication Web app support and integrated corrective action management speed up information flow and resolution.

• Real-time audit data availability
• Faster implementation of improvements

Comprehensive Quality Oversight Management gains transparent insight into process performance and audit effectiveness across the company.

• Enables data-driven decision making
• Supports strategic quality management