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Certification by AIAG in APQP/PPAP verifies an individual's proficiency in product quality planning and control plan guidelines, and PPAP submittal requirements as defined in the AIAG's APQP 2nd Edition and PPAP 4th Edition manuals.
APQP at a glance. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a methodology that originated in the automotive industry to ensure that the development and production of high-quality products meet customer requirements and expectations.
Ford Motor Company launched an Advanced Product Quality Planning Status Reporting Guideline (APQP) Fast Start Initiative in December 1994. A cross-functional APQP team formed to review the existing FAO Procedures and target best practices.
This one-day course provides an overview of the tools, procedures and reporting requirements specified in the Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan reference manual (APQP and Control Plan Second Edition AIAG); detailing the critical steps in the Product Quality Planning Cycle and the role of the control plan (s).
Evolved from “how to fill in the form” in APQP/CP 2nd edition to: •Chapter 0 Introduction −Clarify linkage to APQP processes; emphasize “Living Document” •Chapter 1 Requirements and Guidelines −Clear requirements for key topics (common weak points, harmonized CSRs) •Chapter 2 How to Develop Control Plan
APQP is a structured approach to product and process design. This framework is a standardized set of quality requirements that enable suppliers to design a product that satisfies the customer. The primary goal of product quality planning is to facilitate communication and collaboration between engineering activities.
28 maj 2024 · The revised APQP and Control Plan offer adaptable frameworks designed to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry, including the growing adoption of electric vehicles. The updates provide greater clarity and guidance for achieving successful new product launches.
