What is corrective Action and Preventive Action? with example

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Corrective Action and Preventive Action are two types of actions taken to address and prevent issues in a process or system.

Corrective Action is taken to address an existing issue or problem in a process or system.
Preventive Action is taken to prevent potential issues or problems from occurring in a process or system.
Examples of Corrective Action include investigating the root cause of a defect and implementing a solution to prevent it from happening again.
Examples of Preventive Action include implementing regular maintenance checks to prevent equipment failure and conducting training sessions to prevent human error.

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