Advanced Product Quality Planning The Road to Success (Practical Quality of the Future) 1st Edition

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) methodology, exploring its foundations and applications. It thoroughly explains the five phases of APQP and connects their relevance to national, international, and customer-specific standards. The book also includes detailed discussions on the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), risk management, warranty processes, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and the critical role of leadership in driving continuous improvement within organizations.

Key Features:

• Detailed explanation of the five stages of APQP.
• Focuses on the critical steps of the APQP methodology.
• Addresses risk management as defined by ISO 9001, IATF 16949, the upcoming VDA, and OEM requirements.
• Highlights the importance of leadership and management in APQP implementation.
• Summarizes all change requirements outlined in the IATF standard.