What Is APQP?

APQP is a ‘defined’ process for a product development ‘system’ for Ford, GM, Chrysler and their suppliers.

APQP is an attempt to provide a common path and synchronization of product development activities.

APQP is an attempt to ensure communication both within a company and between a company and their customer.

	The. Deming PDCA Cycle	QMS Implementation	FMEA Information	APQP Information
Auditing Information	8-D Problem Solving	Statistics	Error Proofing (Poka Yoke)	Brainstorming
Identifying Waste	Pull Systems	Lead Time Reduction	Planned Maintenance	Quick Setup
Discovering Change	Process Capability - Cp vs. Cpk	Histogram. Animation	Process Loop Animation	Taguchi Loss Function
		Fishbone / Cause and Effects Animation