Lean, quality improvement & root cause · Core
Corrective action
Also called: CA
ELI5
Action eliminating the cause of a detected problem to prevent recurrence.
Used in conversation
“The process map needs an exception path for corrective action.”
Pitch context
You will see “Corrective action” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches lean, quality improvement & root cause.
Why it matters: In lean, quality improvement & root cause, the definition can change ownership, capacity, process, cost or safety decisions.
Connected terms
- Corrective actionThe same visible label “Corrective action” names different concepts.
Sources & evidence · 3
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16