APQP, Control Plan & PPAP: Understanding and Implementing

Course: A1

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Training description:

APQP is the structured method required by most

carmakers to plan and manage new product and processes development.

The course, according to the guidelines defined in the

AIAG “APQP – Advanced Product Quality Planning” Reference Manual

(3rd edition), in the AIAG

“Control plan” Reference Manual (1st edition) and in the AIAG “PPAP-

Production Part Approval Process” Reference Manual (4th edition) will

introduce the participants to a full comprehension of the operative tools that

the APQP process requires the multifunctional team to apply.

Combining team and individual tasks, participants will simulate an APQP

process, applying the quality methods and techniques needed for

an effective program.

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Training course outline:

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• Plan and define program: the benefits of an appropriate planning process

with a multidisciplinary approach, the key role of the customer expectations

and requirements, the definition of the project goals

• Product design and development: Design FMEA, design verification, design review, definition and

engineering release of the product (drawings, CAD, technical specifications, etc.), special characteristics

identification, control plan, feasibility study

• Process design and development: manufacturing process definition, including flow chart, Process FMEA

and control plan (including Safe Launch). Production process development and process capability

evaluation (preliminary statistical study, control charts, analysis of data, etc.)

• Product and process validation: internal process and product validation, initial sampling submission to

the customer according to PPAP manual (requirements and operative guidelines)

• Feedback, assessment and corrective action: product and process control and continuous improvement

in order to achieve the final customer satisfaction

• Control plan: scope, control plan phases, control plan development, effective use of control plans in

relationship with other quality core tools and best practices.

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Who should attend: Department Managers (Quality, Production, R&D / Engineering, Sales, Purchasing,

Supplier Quality, Logistic)

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Length: 2 days (16 hours)

Cost: € 650,00 + Italian VAT (if applicable)

Participants will receive an AIAG Attendance Certificate upon completion.