APQP stands for Advanced Product Quality Planning. It is a method that defines procedures and techniques used in the development of products, primarily in the automotive industry. This process was developed by the organization AIAG (The Automotive Industry Action Group). Its goal was to establish quality requirements in the planning phase to ensure the quality that customers expect. They believe that quality should be built-in from the very beginning of the planning process. Companies such as General Motors or Ford use this framework in the development of their products. The APQP process covers all stages of the product's lifecycle. The APQP procedure includes the following steps:
In the planning phase, quality objectives for the product must be determined, creating and identifying goals for partial materials and production processes. Additionally, this phase involves tasks such as defining customer requirements, assembling a team for the project, establishing a timeline for the product's quality, and more.
This phase verifies if the design meets customer requirements. It also addresses manufacturability, which includes material selection, manufacturing methods, production inspections, and prototype checks.
In this phase, standards and specifications for product packaging are defined. The quality system for both the product and the process is reviewed. Additionally, tasks like planning the arrangement of production areas, verification of production commencement (including compliance with qualitative and quantitative requirements), and analysis of possible errors are carried out.
During the validation phase, trial production is carried out, a preliminary process capability study is conducted, parts are approved for serial production, and the quality of components is verified. Technical tests are also performed to ensure compliance with standards and requirements, including appearance standards.
In the production phase, it is crucial to ensure that the designed processes are followed during daily operations.
A very important aspect throughout the entire process is the Control Plan, which outlines steps for ongoing monitoring to ensure that all mechanisms and processes function smoothly with minimal changes.
The APQP process is defined in the APQP manual by AIAG. The manual contains the fundamentals for establishing the plan for quality processes.
| Training name | Training duration | Venue | Price | The nearest date |
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| APQP, Control Plan, PPAP (according to the latest editions) |
3 days
(8:00 - 14:00)
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Online |
980,00 €
1 176,00 € VAT included
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29.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
+ 3
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| Core Tools IATF for automotive industry |
2 days
(8:00 - 14:00)
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Online |
810,00 €
972,00 € VAT included
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18.03.2025 - 19.03.2025
+ 3
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