APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)

PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

Quality Core Tools

Whether you're working to:

We build an APQP framework that fits your business, not someone else’s template.

For businesses that want capability.

What you get:

Your team understands what good looks like — and how to run it.

For businesses that want structure and accountability.

What we do:

You don’t just understand APQP.
You embed it.

For businesses that need immediate control.

We become your APQP engine.

We:

You get predictable launches without hiring a full-time senior resource.

Flexible. Scalable. Controlled.

Can also be tailored depending on skills and experience.

Understanding APQP: Overview of the Advanced Product Quality Planning framework and its role in managing product development and quality planning.
What is PPAP?: Comprehensive look at the Production Part Approval Process, how it fits into the product lifecycle, and why it’s critical for customer approval.

Phase 1: Planning & Defining the Program
- Aligning customer requirements with internal processes.
- Defining project objectives, timelines, and goals.
Phase 2: Product Design and Development
- Conducting Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA).
- Design validation, reviews, and prototype testing.
Phase 3: Process Design and Development
- Process flowcharts, Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans.
Phase 4: Product and Process Validation
- Pre-production trial runs and validation.
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) studies.
Phase 5: Continuous Feedback & Corrective Actions
- Implementing continuous feedback loops.
- Addressing corrective actions to improve future production runs.

The Key Elements of PPAP: In-depth coverage of each element, including design records, process flows, control plans, and process capability studies.
Preparing PPAP Documentation: How to create, submit, and manage the Part Submission Warrant (PSW) and supporting documents for customer approval.

Risk Management Tools: Using DFMEA and PFMEA to identify and mitigate risks early in the design and production processes.
Statistical Analysis: Conducting Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to ensure process capability and quality.
Control Plans: Developing and maintaining control plans to ensure consistent, repeatable production quality.

Sustainable Implementation: Strategies to embed APQP and PPAP into the organizational culture, ensuring they become part of everyday operations.
Cross-Functional Teams: Training on how to build and manage cross-functional teams to improve communication and collaboration between departments.
Leadership and Continuous Improvement: How leaders can drive continuous improvement efforts and foster a culture that supports APQP and PPAP practices.

Case Studies: Real-life examples of successful APQP and PPAP implementations in various industries.
Hands-On Exercises: Practical workshops that simulate real-world scenarios, allowing participants to practice creating control plans, conducting PFMEA, and preparing PPAP documentation.

Best Practices: Insights on how to sustain the benefits of APQP and PPAP through ongoing audits, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Participants will leave the training with:

A comprehensive understanding of APQP and PPAP processes.
The ability to develop and implement control plans, DFMEA/PFMEA, and process validation methods.
Skills to integrate these quality planning processes into their organizational culture to ensure long-term success.
Practical experience preparing PPAP submissions and engaging with customers during the approval process.