In today's digitalized industry, the complete documentation of process data is more important than ever. Whether for internal controls, legal requirements or external audits - audit trails play a central role in ensuring transparency and traceability. But what exactly is an audit trail, why is it so important - and how can IPM process data management software help you to manage audit trails correctly?
An audit trail is a chronological record of all relevant actions and changes to process data. It documents who viewed, edited or deleted which data and when. This logging makes it possible to make every single step in the process traceable and verifiable.
Auditors - i.e. inspectors who check compliance with quality standards and legal regulations - attach great importance to fully managed audit trails. They want to ensure that:
all process data is documented completely and unchanged,
every processing step is clearly recorded in terms of time,
it is clear who is responsible for which change,
and that the data is archived securely and in an audit-proof manner.
Without such evidence, audits are often associated with great uncertainty - in the worst case, legal consequences, fines or production downtimes may result.
Many companies still carry out audit trails manually or using tools with little automation. This often leads to
Incomplete or incomplete records,
delays in the provision of data for audits,
high costs and susceptibility to errors,
and uncertainty when adhering to compliance guidelines.
Our IPM process data management software automates the recording and archiving of audit trails. All relevant events are logged in real time and stored in an audit-proof manner. What this means for you
Full transparency: you can see exactly what has happened at any time.
Quick access: All data is immediately available for audits - without tedious searching.
Compliance security: IPM fulfills all important legal requirements such as GDPR and FDA.
Stress-free audits: With IPM, you are always audit-ready and can easily provide evidence.
Audit trails are far more than just an annoying "must" when it comes to data management. They are the key to greater transparency, security and trust in your processes. With IPM, you not only manage audit trails correctly, but also use them as a valuable tool to pass audits efficiently and optimize your process management.