Summary
A funny thing about APQP -- that's advanced product quality planning -- if there can be anything amusing about the always-serious subject of quality, is found in the description of the book on the subject that is found on the Auto Industry Action Groups Web site (aiag.org). APQP methodology is a result of work that was done during the 1980s by General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. It is an approach that facilitates registration to ISO/TS 16949. From a macro point of view, APQP and its associated processes help assure that what is being developed is worthwhile, and that what is being prepared or production will be producible not only from the standpoint of one's capabilities and resources, but in terms of consistent quality. One of the problems that can arise without APQP is that not all parties -- OEMs and suppliers -- are on the same page.
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A funny thing about APQP- that's "advanced product quality planning"- if there can be anything amusing about the always-serious subject of quality, is found in the description of the book- that should be considered...
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