Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is a valuable tool for establishing confidence in component suppliers and their production processes. In today’s competitive manufacturing …

The Quality-One approach depicted in the following PQP example is a matrix with calculated ratios of qualitative tools verses quantitative evidence. Since qualitative tools can be used …

Process Capability Studies Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Production Validation Testing Packaging Evaluation Production Control Plan Quality Planning Sign-Off and Gateway …

Development and submission of the PPAP package can involve a significant investment of time and resources. Learn how PPAP training can provide immediate value to your team.

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is a standardized process in the automotive and aerospace industries. PPAP demonstrates through documentation that as manufactured, the …

Basic 5 Whys Example There are various formats used to document the 5 Whys exercise, some more detailed than others. The following is an example of the basic 5 whys process. Problem …

PPAP Support will help you succeed by facilitating the PPAP process, directing activities for each PPAP element and completing PPAP submissions on time.

Include documentation of the part(s) sent as a sample product. Note the sample size, serial numbers or other method used to identifying the individual parts included in the sample.

There are numerous high-profile examples of product recalls resulting from poorly designed products and/or processes. These failures are debated in the public forum with manufacturers, …

= The supplier shall submit to the customer and retain a copy of records or documentation items at appropriate