APQP
APQP consists of 6 steps (phases) that have a continuity of time and material. We understand APQP as the process and each step in the APQP is in fact subprocess. This is, each subprocess (step) has inputs and outputs, the outputs of each of them are inputs for the following subprocess.
Definition:
Product quality planning is a structured method that defines and sets out the actions necessary to ensure that the product satisfies the customer.
Product quality planning is a structured method that defines and sets out the actions necessary to ensure that the product satisfies the customer.
The
benefits of
product quality
planning include:
- Focusing resources
on customer
satisfaction,
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Supports the early identification
of needed changes,
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Helps to
avoid later changes,
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Ensures a quality
product on
time at
the lowest cost.