CAPA Without the Chaos:

Closing the Loop on Lab Issues

Let’s be honest—most labs struggle to close the loop after inspections.
 Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) get lost in emails, follow-ups fall through the cracks, and the same issues keep resurfacing.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.
 With the right system, CAPA can go from stressful and scattered to clear, trackable, and fast.

Here’s how SeeSOR makes CAPA actually work for you, your team, and your compliance goals.

The Problem with Traditional CAPA

Most CAPA processes are built on:

  • Manual reminders (emails, sticky notes, calendar pings)
  • Disjointed documentation (findings here, actions there)
  • No accountability tracking (who’s responsible? When's it due?)

This creates chaos, delays, and worse recurring compliance violations.

SeeSOR’s Solution: Built-In CAPA Workflows

With SeeSOR, CAPA isn’t an afterthought it’s integrated directly into the inspection process.

Here’s how it works:

1. Identify the Issue

During inspection, an item is marked non-compliant or below standard.

Example: “Eyewash station blocked by storage bins.”

2. Create a CAPA Task Instantly

From the finding, the inspector clicks “Add CAPA”, assigns a responsible person, sets a due date, and adds notes, photos,  or requirements.

Assigned to: Lab Manager
Due: June 28
Action: Relocate items and update lab signage

3. Track CAPA Progress in Real Time

No more wondering what’s been done.
The SeeSOR dashboard shows:

  • Status (Open, In Progress, Resolved)
  • Overdue alerts
  • Completion notes and attachments

4. Auto-Link Everything to Inspection History

Once the action is closed, it’s automatically attached to the original finding—audit trail complete.
 No digging through emails or files when auditors ask.

Bonus: CAPA Reporting Made Easy

SeeSOR also gives you:

  • CAPA trend reports (most common root causes)
    Closure rate metrics

  • Risk-based CAPA tracking (so the biggest problems get fixed first)

  • Repeat Tracking (issues occurring multiple times are tracked, indicating quick rather permanent corrections have been made)


💡 The Bottom Line

You can't afford to let issues repeat and you shouldn’t have to chase people down to fix them.

SeeSOR’s built-in CAPA system helps labs:

  • Fix problems faster

  • Stay compliant

  • Prove accountability with zero hassle

No chaos. No blind spots. Just a smarter way to manage lab risk.

🔗 Ready to Tighten Up Your CAPA Process?

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