Layered process audit software that gets LPAs done

Lumiform schedules audits automatically. You set the frequency, assign the auditors, and the system sends the audit to the right person at the right time. No emails, no manual coordination. For layered process audits running on a two-week cycle, this replaces the current process of scheduling by email entirely. Auditors receive their assigned forms directly in the app, and managers can see what is pending, in progress, or overdue without chasing anyone.

Auditors complete inspections on a smartphone or tablet using the Lumiform mobile app, available on iOS and Android. No laptop required on the shop floor. The app works offline, so connectivity gaps do not interrupt an audit. Managers handle configuration, scheduling, and analysis on the desktop. For teams moving away from paper checklists with no current devices on site, any standard smartphone or tablet is sufficient to run the app.

You can upload your existing paper checklist as a PDF and convert it into a digital form directly in Lumiform. The template library includes over 12,000 ready-to-use forms, so you are not starting from scratch. Most teams are running their first digital audit within days of setup. No IT project is required and no extensive training is needed. Companies using Lumiform report seeing ROI in under three months, with the manual data transfer to Excel eliminated from day one.

Yes, auditors capture photos directly within the inspection form at the point of finding. The photo attaches to the specific question or finding it relates to, so context is preserved in the report. Auditors can also annotate images. This replaces the current process where evidence either goes undocumented or gets described in handwritten notes that someone later transfers to Excel. Every photo becomes part of the audit record and appears in the generated report.

The system tracks every corrective action and flags overdue tasks automatically. Responsible persons receive notifications when a task is due or past its deadline. Managers see overdue actions on the dashboard without needing to check in manually. For layered process audits where delayed follow-up is a known problem, this removes the manual chasing entirely. The system creates a documented trail showing when each action was assigned, when it was completed, and who was responsible.

All completed inspections and audit reports are stored in Lumiform’s cloud and remain accessible through the platform. There is no automatic deletion of historical records. For teams that need to look back across years of audit data to track what has changed, the analytics section allows filtering by date range, location, user, and category. Long-term data retention requirements should be confirmed with Lumiform’s sales team, as specific retention terms and data export options can be addressed during the contract discussion.

Your audit data is stored on Lumiform’s cloud infrastructure. Lumiform operates as a data processor under GDPR, meaning your organization retains ownership of its data. If you need assurance about data access in the event of a vendor change, this is a contractual question worth raising directly with Lumiform’s sales team. Lumiform can provide documentation on data processing agreements, server locations, and what data export options are available so your organization retains access to its records independently.

Yes, our form builder lets you add custom fields to any checklist without IT support. You can create fields for finding category, area, responsible person, date, and process. You can group questions under sections such as Safety Findings. There is no limit on the number of questions per checklist. Auditors fill in these fields directly on their mobile device at the time of the audit, so the structured data is captured at source rather than reconstructed later from handwritten notes.

Yes, completed inspection data exports from Lumiform in formats suitable for external analysis. You can also connect Lumiform to Power BI to visualize audit trends, KPIs, and findings data directly. For teams currently transferring paper findings into Excel manually, the export eliminates that step. All structured data captured in custom fields, including category, area, responsible person, and date, is included in the export. This gives management the complete dataset needed to run their own reporting and track trends over time.

Yes, when an auditor submits an inspection, the results appear on the manager’s dashboard immediately. There is no transfer step, no waiting for someone to update a spreadsheet. Management can filter results by location, auditor, date, or finding category in real time. For operations where management currently waits days to analyze outcomes, this removes the lag entirely. Auto-generated PDF reports are also available as soon as an inspection is submitted, so findings reach the right people the same day they are captured.

Lumiform captures GPS location when auditors complete inspections on mobile. This records where each inspection was submitted, giving managers a verifiable record that the auditor was on site. Combined with photo capture at the point of finding, the system creates an evidence trail that paper checklists cannot provide. For layered process audits where delayed or falsified completions are a known problem, GPS location data and timestamped photos give managers the verification they need without requiring manual supervision.

Paid plans start at $115 per month with five users included. Pricing scales by user count, and enterprise discounts apply for larger teams. For a team of approximately 25 auditors, Lumiform’s sales team will provide a specific quote based on your requirements. Training and implementation costs vary by plan and setup needs. Some onboarding support is included, and additional training options are available. The sales team can confirm exactly what is covered at each tier before you proceed to internal budget approval.