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CAPA: finding the perfect balance between preventive and corrective actions
Both corrective actions and preventive measures are necessary to efficiently manage a production plant. In this article, we explain how you can make use of the CAPA system to find the perfect balance in your industrial maintenance department. In the maintenance...
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