The current AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) manual was released in 2008 and describes the 5 phases of Advanced Quality Planning for product launch.
While the changes are more evolutionary than revolutionary (Except for the new FMEA process), it would be a great time to train newer quality, engineering and production staff and / or hold a refresher course. The new FMEA process will require additional training for auditors and practitioners.
IATF 16949: 2016 requires that Engineering and Quality staff be competent within their areas of responsibility. Additionally the Internal auditors that audit the core tools must also be competent. This may be a good time to refresh or train your staff.
- There are additional supporting “Reference Manuals” for IATF including
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
While the changes are more evolutionary than revolutionary (Except for the new FMEA process), it would be a great time to train newer quality, engineering and production staff and / or hold a refresher course. The new FMEA process will require additional training for auditors and practitioners.
IATF 16949 Background:
IATF 16949, PPAP, and Customer Requirements state that you must perform APQP & FMEA, but since they are reference documents you have more discretion as to “How” you implement the processes. The requirement is that APQP & FMEA processes are effectively implemented – Customer and Company metrics can provide information of Customer Satisfaction, efficiency and effectiveness.IATF 16949: 2016 requires that Engineering and Quality staff be competent within their areas of responsibility. Additionally the Internal auditors that audit the core tools must also be competent. This may be a good time to refresh or train your staff.