Frequently Asked Questions: Audit Management
What is audit management?
In the quality management arena, audit management is an integrated system that links all of the data and documentation necessary to ensure audit objectives are met, including regulatory compliance. The goal of audit management is to maintain audit preparedness by organizing and simplifying all parts of an audit.
What is audit management software?
Audit management software facilitates every stage of the audit process, from planning and scheduling to generating final reports, and improving the efficiency and accuracy of the audit process. It automates the process of preparing and executing audits by helping companies analyze data, assess risks, track issues, report results and centralize documentation. Regulatory compliance is streamlined and simplified with centralized workflows and full traceability.
How does an internal audit differ from an external audit?
There are three types of audits that are prevalent in quality management: internal, regulatory and supplier.
An internal audit is conducted by an organization’s own audit department or quality team with the goal of evaluating and potentially enhancing the organization’s systems.
A regulatory audit is conducted by an independent, third-party auditor with the goal of assessing the organization’s compliance with regulatory standards.
A supplier audit is an external audit conducted when an organization audits their suppliers to ensure compliance to regulatory and industry standards.
How can QT9 QMS help me manage my audits?
QT9 QMS is built to simplify regulatory compliance at all stages, especially the audit stage. By integrating multiple modules into audit management, such as document control and corrective actions, QT9 QMS can eliminate time wasted on preparing for audits and responses to audit findings. Creating audit schedules for internal, external, supplier and customer audits, with email alerting and custom audit checklists, ensures that your entire audit process is as efficient as possible.
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