How low-code helps audits in the chemical industry

In the chemical industry, compliance is not optional; it’s part of everyday operations. Organizations are under constant pressure to have everything in order. Yet, in practice, audits are often slow, manual and prone to errors. Fortunately, there is low-code development: a smart way to automate reporting, logbooks and quality checks without overburdening your IT department.

When rules get in the way of growth

Regulation in the chemical industry is increasing. Environmental requirements, safety certifications, traceability: everything has to be documented in meticulous detail.

Audits demand:

  • Full traceability of processes
  • Real-time dashboards with quality data
  • Documentation of deviations and corrective actions

Traditionally, this means a tangle of Excel sheets, paper logbooks and manual data entry. Time-consuming and error-prone. One small mistake can lead to non-compliance or even a shutdown of a production line.

Automating with low-code

Low-code platforms enable chemical companies to develop custom applications that seamlessly align with compliance requirements.

Without deep programming knowledge, you can build tools that:

  • Automatically maintain logbooks per production batch
  • Generate real-time dashboards with up-to-date quality data
  • Automatically compile audit reports
  • Send alerts in case of deviations or delays

The result? Less manual work, fewer errors and, most importantly, more time to focus on what really matters: improving quality.

From reactive to predictive

Low-code turns compliance from a necessary obligation into a strategic advantage. By digitalizing and connecting processes, you gain continuous insight into risks and the effectiveness of control measures.

Companies that invest in low-code benefit from:

  • Shorter audit cycles (up to 40% faster)
  • Fewer human errors through automated data collection
  • Better collaboration between quality, IT and production teams

Why Squad Apps?

At Squad Apps, it’s not about software, it’s about safety and reliability. Our squads combine low-code expertise with process knowledge, ensuring solutions that truly work in practice.

Think of:

  • Digital audit dashboards that meet both internal and external requirements
  • Automatic traceability apps that document every process step by step
  • Workflow automation

With our approach, chemical companies proactively monitor compliance without overburdening their IT departments.

In short

Low-code makes compliance faster, smarter and stress-free. Audits are no longer a burden, but an opportunity to work more efficiently and reliably.

Curious to see how low-code can speed up your audits? Get in touch and discover what we can do for you.

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Written by
Maarten
Bongers
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29 January 2026
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