Asia Pacific Research Centre | Advanced Quality Planning: A Commonsense Guide to AQP and APQP

This book clearly details the total advanced quality planning (AQP) process and how to set quality planning in the framework of a business strategy. A “must-read” for program managers who are responsible for selecting the proper quality tools and management techniques necessary to fulfill the quality planning strategy. It provides you with an overview of all key components of AQP – scheduling, creating a product definition, prototype development, manufacturing preparedness, analytical techniques, documentation and reliability, and maintainability, and their implementation.

You’ll learn the basic and advanced concepts of AQP and how to apply it appropriately and effectively Plus you’ll learn the “Big Three” automotive companies required use of APQP, a specialized version of AQP that emphasizes the product orientation of quality.

A clear list of Daimler Chrysler, GM, Ford, and Tier I suppliers requirements is included, illustrating what they would like to see implemented in their suppliers processes. Checklists are provided for planning and a sample business plan and case study of Daimler Chrysler’s Process Sign-Off illustrate the benefits of effective AQP implementation.