APQP & PPAP

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).

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Contents

  • 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

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Key information

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.

Beneftits

  • Improved product quality
  • Reduction of rejects and rework
  • Increase customer satisfaction
  • Cost savings
  • Uniform standards

Risks

  • Complexity and resource expenditure
  • Dependence on suppliers
  • Excessive bureaucracy
  • Misinterpretations and misunderstandings
  • Compliance risks

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