¿Qué es APQP? | 3a Edición 2024
What is APQP?
Overview of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- APQP, or Advanced Product Quality Planning, is a framework of procedures and techniques used for the development, industrialization, and launch of new products in the automotive industry.
- It is a requirement under technical specifications and ATF 16949, aimed at producing a quality plan that supports product or service development while meeting customer needs.
Historical Context and Purpose
- Developed in the late 1980s by a commission formed by Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler; it was revised in March 2024 to enhance its effectiveness.
- APQP serves as a guide throughout the development process and standardizes results sharing between suppliers and companies.
Key Monitoring Areas
- Some monitored topics include:
- Design robustness
- Design testing
- Compliance with specifications
- Production process design
- Quality inspection standards
Phases of APQP
Planning and Definition Phase
- This phase helps translate "the voice of the customer" into structured planning for products or processes, ensuring special characteristics are considered to guarantee quality.
Development Phase
- Guides users towards tools that ensure quality during design and process development. It allows visualization and analysis of product/process validation.
Feedback Phase
- Summarizes learnings from previous stages to verify results obtained during earlier phases for successful product/process launches.
Changes in APQP (March 2024 Edition)
- The latest edition emphasizes robust management activities including:
- Supply risk analysis
- Change management
- Metrics evaluation
- Risk mitigation planning
- Leadership support in gate management