APQP, Control Plan, and PPAP: Understanding and Implementing

Why should you attend?

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Control Plans, and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). It begins with an introduction to quality planning, emphasizing the significance of APQP in product development and its interconnection with PPAP and Control Plans. Participants will gain insights into the fundamentals of APQP, including its definition, objectives, and the five critical phases that guide successful implementation. The course delves into each phase of APQP, starting with planning and defining programs by understanding customer requirements and conducting preliminary risk assessments. It progresses through product design and development, focusing on techniques like Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/A). The process design phase covers creating process flow diagrams and conducting Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA). Participants will learn about the purpose and types of control plans, developing frameworks to ensure quality consistency. A case study session allows learners to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, identifying potential pitfalls and best practices. The course also covers product and process validation through pilot production runs, Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and capability studies. An overview of PPAP highlights its objectives, submission requirements, and detailed review of elements such as design records and material performance tests. The course concludes with advanced topics like integrating APQP with other quality standards, managing supplier quality, risk management strategies using FMEA, documentation practices for compliance, future trends in quality planning influenced by Industry 4.0, big data analytics, and emerging technologies.