Isn't a generic forms tool good enough?

For low-stakes, single-event capture, yes. For inspections where the finding triggers a corrective-action loop, evidence retention, and trend analysis across sites, generic forms tend to require enough custom plumbing that a purpose-built workflow is usually cheaper end-to-end.

How do we handle evidence retention?

Define a retention rule per inspection type, anchored to the applicable regulation (OSHA 29 CFR 1904 retention is 5 years for many records; ISO-aligned QMS records vary; sector-specific rules may apply). The system should enforce the retention rule, not rely on inspectors to manage it.

Where does this most often fail?

When the corrective-action loop is bolted on later. Inspectors stop trusting the system once they see findings disappear into a queue with no visible owner or close-out, and adoption decays from there.

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