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Apqp Masl
Advanced Product
Quality Planning
In Consonance with the AIAG’s (QS-9000) APQP Manual
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What Is APQP?
• APQP is a ‘defined’ process for a product
development ‘system’ for Ford, GM, Chrysler
and their suppliers.
• APQP is an attempt to provide a common
path and synchronization of product
development activities.
• APQP is an attempt to ensure communication
both within a company and between a
company and their customer.
Production
Pre-Launch
Prototype
LSL USL
Concept
Initiation - Program AIAG APQP & Ctrl Plan Reference Guide, Page 5
Approval Approval
Prototype
Phase 1 Planning Pilot Planning
Phase 2 Product
Design & Development
Phase 3 Process Launch
Phase 4 Validation Product - Process
Production
Phase 5 Feedback Assessment & Corrective Action