Re: In APQP planning phase why historical data & benchmark data is important
There was two kind of Benchmark data mentioned in APQP manual.
1) Product benchmark data.
2) process benchmark data.
What is the differ. betw. two?
Hello Sushant,
This data may or may not be available. Although I am always amazed how much companies know about their competitors' products and processes.
Ask a few questions related to:
PRODUCT
1) How is your product better than the competition?
2) What are the characteristics that makes your product superior?
If not,
3) What must be done to make your product better than the competition?
PROCESS
1) How are your processes better than the competition?
2) What are the characteristics that makes your processes superior?
If not,
3) What must be done to make your processes better than the competition?
I do not have the APQP manual handy (I am traveling), but if you look, you'll find some information.
Hope this helps a little.
Stijloor.