Configuring Due Durations

Configuring due durations in uAuditor allows administrators to define how much time users have to complete automatically created actions after inspection failures occur. This ensures corrective tasks follow structured timelines and are resolved within expected operational standards.

Due durations are applied automatically when actions are generated from failed inspection responses.

What Is a Due Duration?

A due duration defines the time allowed for completing an action after it is created automatically.

Instead of setting a manual deadline each time:

• the system calculates the due date automatically
• the countdown begins when the action is generated
• the deadline is applied consistently across similar issues

This helps maintain predictable corrective workflows.

How Due Durations Work

When automatic action creation is enabled:

1. an inspection item fails
2. the system creates a corrective action
3. the configured due duration is applied
4. a due date is calculated automatically
5. the action appears in the Actions module

The assigned user must complete the action before the deadline.

Available Due Duration Units

uAuditor allows due durations to be configured using flexible time units:

• hours
• days
• weeks
• months

This allows organizations to match corrective timelines with operational priorities.

For example:

• 4 hours for urgent safety issues
• 1 day for hygiene corrections
• 1 week for maintenance tasks
• 1 month for long-term improvements

Why Configuring Due Durations Matters

Proper due duration settings help organizations:

• standardize corrective timelines
• improve response speed
• reduce overdue actions
• maintain compliance readiness
• increase accountability across teams

Consistent deadlines improve corrective performance tracking.

How to Configure Due Durations

To configure due durations for automatic actions:

1. Open the Actions module
2. Go to Action Configuration
3. Locate Automatic Action Creation Settings
4. Set the preferred due duration value
5. Select the time unit (hours, days, weeks, or months)
6. Save the configuration

The selected duration applies to newly generated automatic actions.

Choosing the Right Due Duration

The appropriate duration depends on the severity and type of issue.

Typical examples include:

• short durations for safety risks
• medium durations for operational corrections
• longer durations for maintenance activities
• extended durations for infrastructure improvements

Aligning deadlines with issue severity improves resolution efficiency.

Impact on Action Tracking

Configured due durations affect:

• action deadline calculation
• overdue action reporting
• supervisor follow-up workflows
• performance monitoring dashboards

This ensures corrective tasks remain measurable and traceable.

Best Practices for Configuring Due Durations

To configure effective due durations:

• prioritize short deadlines for high-risk issues
• avoid unrealistic completion expectations
• align durations with team capacity
• review overdue action trends regularly
• adjust durations based on operational feedback

Proper due duration configuration helps ensure inspection failures are resolved within structured timelines and supports consistent corrective action management across locations.