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APQP or Advanced Product Quality Planning
APQP or Advanced Product Quality Planning
What is APQP?
APQP or Advanced Product Quality Planning is a structured method of defining and establishing the steps
necessary to ensure that a product satisfies the customer. Effective product quality planning depends on a
company's top management's commitment to the effort required in meeting customer specifications.
effective communications with all those who are involved in the implementation scheme.
timely completion of required goals.
minimal or no quality problems.
minimal risks related to quality during product launch.
Phases of APQP
They include...
Outputs Include
Design goals
Reliability goals
Preliminary bill of material
Preliminary process flow chart
Preliminary listing of special product and process characteristics
Product assurance plan
Management support
Suppliers can consider this phase of APQP equivalent to Design and Development Planning and Design
Input in QS-9000
Outputs:
Packaging standards
Product/process quality system review
Floor plan layout
Process flow chart
Characteristics matrix
PFMEA (process failure mode effects analysis)
Pre-launch control plan
Process instructions
Measurement system analysis plan
Preliminary process capability study plan
Packaging specifications
Management support
Reduced variation
Customer satisfaction
Documentation and service
Benefits of APQP
Resources are directed towards customer satisfaction.
Required changes are identified early Changes close to or after product launch are avoided.
On time delivery of a quality product at the lowest cost.
The management should develop and document a quality policy relating to grade of service provided
the organization's image and reputation in the domain of quality objectives for improving product quality.
approach to be adopted in the pursuit of quality objectives.
the role of company personnel in implementing quality policy.
What is PPAP?
PPAP is an acronym for Production Part Approval Process
PPAP is an acronym for Production Part Approval Process.
It is used in the Automotive Industry supply chain to establish confidence in component suppliers and their
production processes.
The PPAP package is a series of documents which are formally approved by the supplier and customer.
The form that summarizes this package is called a PSW(Part Submission Warrant).
The PPAP package is closely related to the Advanced Product Quality Planning Process(APQP) used
during the design and development of new vehicles to reduce the risk of unexpected failure.
Design Records
Authorized Engineering Change Documents
Engineering Approval
Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
Process Flow diagram
Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
Control Plan
Measurement System Analysis Studies
Dimensional Results
Records of Material/Performance Tests
Initial Process Studies
Qualified Laboratory Documentation
Appearance Approval Report
Sample Production Parts
Master Sample
Checking Aids
Customer Specific Requirements
Part Submission Warrant