I was wondering if anyone could give me some ideas as to a "checklist" or a step-by-step process to follow (in a simplistic fashion) when conducting APQP and PPAP activities.

Basically, I would like to construct a basic, step-by-step generic list of what is necessary, at a minimum, to satisfy the intent of QS9000.

Also, any information on PFMEA's would be helpful.

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See The APQP Process (http://Elsmar.com/APQP/)

Have you checked out the APQP pdf files? There are a number of 'idea' files in the pdf_files directory such as http://Elsmar.com/pdf_files/ - Look for AQP_Matr.pdf and APQP_Q.pdf .