What is APQP?
What is Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)? It's part of Supplier Development services which incorporates PDCA , P-plan, D-Do, C-Check , A-Act
30 Jan 2015 | Quality Control What is APQP? Contact Us Advanced Product Quality Planning, APQP, exists to ensure suppliers and manufacturers produce products that meet or exceed customer expectations. It is considered a structured approach to the design and development of new products and manufacturing processes. As part of Pro QC’s Supplier Development services, APQP incorporates the Deming Cycle, or PDCA. Plan – Technology & Concept Development Do – Product/Process Development & Prototype Development Check – Confirmation Product & Validation Process Act – Continuous Improvement With APQP, upfront planning and output review work together to support continuous improvement. Suppliers understand the requirements of all parties, and an approved product design reflects this. The process includes: Prepare (Organize) Plan & Define (Customer Requirements) Product Design & Development (Features & Characteristics) Process Design & Development (Manufacturing System & Control Plans) Product & Process Validation (Validates Manufacturing Process) Feedback, Assessment & Corrective Action (Evaluate Output) Commitment from top management, in addition to clarity of purpose and a disciplined approach, is required for a successful APQP. Pro QC provides the resources and knowledge that are also required for a successful program. Contact us for additional information. Tags: apqpmanufacturingproduct developmentqualityquality toolssourcing You May Also Like What Happens After a Failed Pre-Shipment Inspection? Pro QC Holds Special Seminar on Welding Inspection Standards in China to Strengthen Technical Expertise Pre-Shipment Inspection for Textile Workwear in Honduras Click Below to Improve Product Quality with Pro QC Contact us Get a Quote or Book a Service We will be happy to give you more information about our quality solutions. Please fill in this form to contact us. We will respond as soon as possible. If you would like to submit your CV, please click here. Contact Us by Email Contact Us by Phone North America +1 206 397 1145 Mexico +52 55 9990 7885 Colombia +57 601 9190355 United Kingdom +44 330 094 5589 France +33 9 7303 6784 Germany +49 15630 810151 Australia +61 2 8252 7691 India & South Asia +91 227 189 7407 Asia & Asia Pacific +886 2 2832 2990 We use cookies to improve your experience. By continuing to browse, you agree to their use. Customize settings Accept all Decline all Privacy policy Cookie policy × Cookie settings Please select the categories of cookies you would like to allow. Essential cookies are always enabled.