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)

Price:

To organize in-house training sessions or internal online sessions for your company, please contact our office.

Invoices will be issued after the service is delivered. The payment due date is 30 days from the invoice issue date.

 

Price include:

  • Participation in the training

  • Training materials

  • Certificate of completion

 

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