APQP PPAP training

 

Training conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the AIAG APQP Manual, 3rd Edition – March 2024.

APQP PPAP Training agenda:

 

1. Introduction to APQP

Overview of Advanced Product Quality Planning and its significance in product development.

2. APQP Requirements in Relation to IATF 16949:2016

Understanding how APQP aligns with the IATF 16949:2016 standards.​

3. Managing Customer-Specific Requirements

Strategies for identifying, implementing, and maintaining requirements unique to each customer.​

4. Documentation Requirements:

  • CAD Data
  • Feasibility
  • Drawings, Measurement Concepts

5. APQP Tools

6. APQP Lifecycle – Design, Development, Product and Process Validation, Corrective Actions

7. APQP Elements – Flow Chart, PFMEA, and Control Plan

8. Critical Characteristics

9. PPAP – Production Parts Approval Process:

  • Packaging Development
  • Materials, Tools, and Measurements
  • MSA and Special Characteristics
  • Flow Chart, FMEA, and Control Plans
  • Capability Study
  • Production Approval
  • Preparation of Samples for Approval
  • R&R Application, Requirements, and Levels of the PPAP Process
  • PPAP Connection with the APQP Cycle
  • PPAP in the Context of IATF 16949:2016
  • Levels and Status of PSW Transmission
  • Filling Out Typical Forms
  • Customization (Specific Customer Requirements)
  • Notifying the Customer About Changes

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Thanks to APQP PPAP training, participants will learn:

  • Understanding of automotive industry standards and regulations related to APQP and PPAP.
  • Knowledge of APQP phases, PPAP elements, and their importance in product quality planning and control.
  • Ability to develop and implement effective APQP and PPAP processes within the organization, from project planning and program definition to product and process validation, feedback, assessment, and corrective actions.
  • Ability to identify and mitigate risks and failures at various stages of product development.
  • Understanding the importance of cross-functional collaboration and teamwork in the successful implementation of APQP and PPAP.
  • Knowledge of best practices for continuous improvement and ongoing monitoring of product quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Confidence in leading or participating in successful APQP and PPAP implementation projects within the organization.
  • Improved communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in the product quality planning and control process.

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Benefits for the Company:

  • Improved product quality – APQP and PPAP processes help companies identify and mitigate risks and failures early in the product development process, leading to better product quality and fewer defects.
  • Increased customer satisfaction – Ensuring that products meet customer requirements and expectations enhances overall customer satisfaction.
  • Reduced costs – APQP and PPAP processes help identify and address potential issues early, preventing costly rework, scrap, and warranty-related recalls.
  • Improved efficiency – Streamlining product development and approval processes enhances operational efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance – Meeting industry standards and regulations related to product quality and safety.
  • Competitive advantage – Delivering high-quality products to market faster and more efficiently than competitors.
  • Optimized launch plans – Better planning and execution of new project launches.
  • Familiarity with essential techniques and tools – Equipping teams with the necessary skills to support continuous improvement.

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Duration:

  • 2 days (each 7 hours)

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