APQP is a product quality planning method developed to manage all the processes that products or services that will meet customer expectations will follow from the development and design stage to the mass production stage.

Another answer to the question of what is APQP is, in simpler terms, a product development process and each APQP is unique.

APQP stands for

APQP, which stands for "Advanced Product Quality Planning", is known as "Advanced Product Quality Planning" in Turkish. This name actually describes the planning made to ensure that the path a product will follow from the initial stages to mass production is defined and realized as defined.

Purpose of APQP

The purpose of APQP is to ensure that all steps defined during the development of the product are completed on time and as required, and to facilitate communication between departments.

APQP is a physical representation of customer expectations. It is the common language of customer requirements and the production process. It not only ensures that all requirements are clearly understood and fulfilled correctly, but also brings many innovations and improvements with its feedback mechanism.

With proper management, APQP is an important building block for achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

APQP Process

  • Program Planning and Definition
  • Product Design and Development
  • Process Design and Development
  • Product and Process Validation
  • Feedback Assessment and Corrective Actions

 

Advantages of APQP

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Error Prevention
  • Coordinated Work
  • Effective Communication
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Meeting Customer Expectations

 

Expertise and Trust

DQS has been the solution partner of many companies in the automotive sector for many years and serves with its staff of auditors with high-level sectoral experience.

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