ADVANCED PRODUCT
QUALITY PLANNING (APQP)

Scope:

This one day program is designed to simplify the process of integrating APQP into the overall Design and Quality Programs

Designed for:

Design, Quality and Manufacturing personnel responsible for the design, prototype, pre-launch, or production phases of the product introduction process

Content:

The intent of the ISO 9001 and QS-9000 product planning process
The APQP process
A macro or systems view of the product implementation process
Simplifying the APQP process

Goals:

To provide participants with opportunities to:

Understand how to establish linkage between existing processes, APQP and ISO/QS-9000/TS 16949
Engage in activities to simplify the process of document retrieval to demonstrate compliance

Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

Understand how APQP and ISO/QS-9000/TS 16949 compliment each other
Develop an organized and simplified approach to the implementation of both APQP and ISO/QS-9000/TS 16949
Organize records to establish an auditable system
Establish cross linking of APQP elements to simplify activities and minimize wasted effort