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Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a quality planning method that can be used in all sectors of the corporate world. APQP can be used in all phases of the development process for products and services. Changes in the product and possible errors should be recognized and safeguarded at an early stage through the APQP process. This is the aim of preventive advance quality planning.
This module also includes the production process and product approval procedure (PPAP) to supplement your knowledge with the requirements for the sampling of production and spare parts (EMPB – initial sample test report).
● Introduction QVP
● APQP prerequisites
● APQP – 5-phase model
● Planning phase
● Product design
● Process design
● Process validation
● Product validation
● Ongoing production
● PDCA
● Risk analysis & FMEA
● PPAP process flow
● Checklist for PPAP
● Measurement reports
● Test equipment capability
● Process capabilities
● Material report
● Release process
● Checklist and test plan
● Obligation to keep records
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) are important methods in quality management, especially in the automotive industry.
APQP is a structured process used by the automotive industry to ensure that quality considerations are taken into account at all stages of product development and manufacturing. It is a proactive approach designed to identify potential problems early and prevent them before they lead to costly quality issues.
PPAP is a part of APQP and refers to the Production Part Approval Process. This process involves the review and approval of production processes and results to ensure that manufactured parts meet the specified requirements. PPAP involves the documentation of processes, inspection results and approvals according to customer requirements or industry standards.
Both methods are used to ensure that suppliers in the automotive industry continuously improve the quality of their products and processes and meet customer expectations. APQP and PPAP help to reduce quality issues, scrap and costs and promote a collaborative partnership between suppliers and customers.
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) was developed in the 1980s by the automotive industry, in particular Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. It was developed in response to the growing demands on quality assurance and the need to identify and prevent quality problems at an early stage.
APQP was designed as a structured process to integrate quality considerations into all phases of product development and manufacturing, from planning and design to production and delivery.
The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) was introduced in the late 1980s by the American Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), an organization founded by leading automotive manufacturers and their suppliers.
PPAP was introduced in response to increasing product quality requirements and the need to verify and ensure the quality of supplier products and processes. PPAP specifies the requirements for documentation and approval of production processes and results to ensure that manufactured parts meet the specified requirements.
Both methods, APQP and PPAP, have been developed and refined over the years to meet the changing requirements of the automotive industry.
They have become essential components of quality management in the automotive industry and are used by car manufacturers and their suppliers worldwide to ensure and continuously improve the quality of their products and processes.
APQP application: APQP is typically applied in different phases, starting with the planning and preparation of product development. In this phase, goals are defined, teams are formed and resources are allocated.
This is followed by product development, during which the concept, design and prototypes are created. During process and product validation, the manufacturing processes are validated and tested to ensure that they meet the requirements. Finally, continuous improvement takes place, where feedback and experience are used to optimize processes and increase product quality.
PPAP application: PPAP is applied to ensure that the manufactured parts meet the specified requirements and fulfill customer requirements.
This is accomplished by completing various documentation requirements, including creating a production control plan, collecting inspection results, performing measurement system analysis, and submitting sample parts for customer approval.
These documents are then compiled into a PPAP package and submitted to the customer for approval before series production begins.
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