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APQP & Control Plan CT101APQP OVERVIEW Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a structured process aimed at ensuring the quality of a product throughout its development cycle. It is widely used in the automotive industry but can be applied to any manufacturing process. APQP provides a framework for integrating quality into the design, development, and production stages, helping to meet customer requirements and ensuring that products are delivered on time and within budget. This training uses an approach that includes theory and practice to ensure a clear understanding and allow opportunities to work out and discuss important points to consider in practical implementation. TARGET AUDIENCE All personnel in project teams for product and process design and development, especially from the areas of planning, preproduction, test and inspection planning and quality. TRAINING CONTENT - What is APQP? - Success factors for APQP - Overview of AIAG Third Edition (March 2024) - Fundamentals of Product Quality Planning - APQP Phases & Activities - Control Plan 1st Edition (March 2024) - APQP & Standards correlation COURSE PRE-REQUISITES Basic knowledge of quality methods in the Product Life Cycle DURATION 2 full days or 4 half days CLASS SIZE Up to 16 delegates

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