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Quality Management

Non-conformance, CAPA, audits — and where quality data belongs in the product record versus a standalone QMS.

Why this matters

Quality data is one of the most contested ownership questions in a digital thread design. The decision affects compliance, traceability, and the practical workflows of quality engineers.

What this page will cover

  • Non-conformance, CAPA, deviation flows
  • Audit traceability requirements
  • The PLM ↔ QMS boundary
  • Industry-specific overlays (regulated industries vs. discrete manufacturing)