APQP
Quality
APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
Advanced Product Quality Planning
Structured cross-functional planning method used to ensure product and process quality requirements are defined and achieved before launch.
Examples
- 01For a new e-axle housing, the APQP plan defines quality targets, capability studies and gauge approvals at each of the five phases before SOP.
- 02At the APQP gate review, the supplier presents run-at-rate results and open PFMEA actions before tooling is released.
- 03When the APQP status shows red on gauge readiness, launch is held and the measurement plan is escalated to the programme manager.