What is corrective action and preventive action?

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Corrective action is taken to address and resolve existing problems, while preventive action is taken to prevent potential problems from occurring.

Corrective action focuses on addressing and resolving existing problems or nonconformities.
Preventive action focuses on identifying and eliminating potential problems before they occur.
Corrective action is reactive, while preventive action is proactive.
Corrective action aims to prevent recurrence of the same problem, while preventive action aims to prevent occurrence of any problem.
Examples of corrective action include investigating customer complaints, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective measures.
Examples of preventive action include conducting risk assessments, implementing quality control measures, and providing training to employees.

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