APQP Requirements in different phases I shall have to implement

[anandqgp]

Dear Friends !

I am associated with certification of an automotive industry (CAR) to TS 16949.

This unit is buying all the components from vendors ie Engine, chassis, panels, dash boards etc. It has only the following processes at their works:
1. Welding 2. Pretreatment and CED 3. Painting 4. Assembly 5. and Road Testing before sending the car into market.

I am a learner on the subject. Could some tell me what requirements of APQP in different phases I shall have to implement. To my mind, as far as Phase II (Product D & D) there are totally free. Phase I, III, IV and V shall all be applicable to the processes mentioned above.

I am looking for help

Harjit

 

[Howard Atkins]

In fact stage 1 is also not relevant as this refers to the business strategy for a new product not subcontracting which you are doing.
In stage 2 there is the feasability commitment which you need.

In fact in ISO/TS there is no requirement to follow all the steps of APQP as in the book unless their is a specific requirement from the customer.
What is needed is the design control for the design of the production process.

 

[anandqgp]

Thanks Mr Atkins

I just want to know, since this company is only assembling all the parts bought from outside. The company has only welding, Pretreatment, painting, assembly and finally road testing the car. is the company eligible for TS ?

HS Anand
MD
Quality Growth Professionals
anandqgp@rediffmail.com

 

[Howard Atkins]

AS I see it yes as there is manufacturing.
This is ther criteria andf your company fulfills this.

 

[V.Muthuraman]

Hello,

what is the difference between contract review and initial feasibility study in APQP. Please help me.

 

[Stijloor]

Hello,

what is the difference between contract review and initial feasibility study in APQP. Please help me.

Hello V.Muthuraman,

Welcome to The Cove Forums.

They are virtually the same. The intended outcome of this process is identical.

Stijloor.

 

[V.Muthuraman]

Hi !

How to implement the APQP for New product development what are the difference between initial feasibility study, Contract review. is their chance Auditor can contract review evidence if i covered only the initial feasibility.
if anybody having the one sample APQP did for any product pl forward to me so that i can able to get some useful information from work

 

[V.Muthuraman]

Mr Stijloor. Then why we should do repeated work. Shall I produce both the document to auditors or I can show only the contract review .

 

[Stijloor]

Mr Stijloor. Then why we should do repeated work. Shall I produce both the document to auditors or I can show only the contract review.

All that is required is that you should be able to demonstrate that your organization:

• understands the customer requirements
• has the ability to meet customer requirements

How you do that is your decision.

Stijloor.

 

[world quality]

Hi !

How to implement the APQP for New product development what are the difference between initial feasibility study, Contract review. is their chance Auditor can contract review evidence if i covered only the initial feasibility.
if anybody having the one sample APQP did for any product pl forward to me so that i can able to get some useful information from work

Muthuraman,
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Here is a PPT I put together that might help you in understanding APQP and the phases.