Core Tools Support™ (CTS) Software Details

AIAG Core Tools Support ™ (CTS) Software

Create and manage FMEA, Control Plan, and PPAP documents quickly, accurately, globally

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The new versions of APQP and Control Plan were implemented into the Core Tools Support™ (CTS) software March 1, 2024!
Be sure to contact us with any questions at ctsinquiry@aiag.org.

Up to 90% of all FMEA and Control Plan spreadsheets have errors in them. These mistakes not only cost time and money but can damage the reputation of companies using them with their customers.

That’s why AIAG, in partnership with Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Stellantis, Toyota and the rest of the AIAG Board of Directors developed the Core Tools Support™ (CTS) software – a cloud-based solution for authoring and managing FMEA, Control Plan and PPAP documents.

I would absolutely recommend CTS to any supplier. It’s easy to use, we can access it anywhere we have an internet connection, and all of our files are linked together.

quality manager | commodity supplier and AIAG sponsored member

Engineers can work on part documentation in CTS at their home offices and have complete visibility into all modifications done by other engineers on the project.

engineering manager | Tier 3 part supplier

One of the primary benefits for my organization has been the ability to keep an entire project’s documentation in one place.

quality manager | commodity supplier and AIAG sponsored member

Yes, I would recommend CTS. It makes managing and sharing FMEAs, Control Plans and PPAPs much easier.

director, quality management systems | Tier 2 part supplier

I would recommend CTS to any part supplier, as long as they’re not my competitor.

process engineer | Tier 2 part supplier

How does the CTS™ software address Quality issues?

  • Provides real-time updates between FMEAs by linking Foundation/Family/Part specific FMEAs
  • Automatic linkage between your Process Flow, PFMEA and Control Plan
  • Includes your process improvement updates in future designs and processes
  • Improves flow of content into FMEAs after launch
  • Web-based - Promotes document revision control and eliminates local copies of documents on personal computers to ensure all users are accessing the latest version
  • Improves migration of learning
  • Promotes the AIAG & VDA FMEA seven step process

Ready to learn more about the FMEA/Control Plan/PPAP solution developed by your customers? Check out the videos below.

Security

Protected by Microsoft on their Azure Cloud Platform

  • YOU control who accesses your data
  • Microsoft invests over $1 billion annually in cybersecurity, and has more than 3,500 cybersecurity experts working daily to detect threats
  • Security controls are integrated into the firmware and hardware of Azure to ensure it's secure by default

Collaboration

Work with team members from around the world

  • Concurrent licensing means one license can cover multiple users – when one user logs off in the U.S., another can log on in China with the same license
  • Users have the ability to manage multiple locations with access control by location
  • Common or similar parts can be created and shared from a common database
  • Linkages between forms allow users to see all the Process Flow, PFMEA and Control Plans data in a single relational database, providing visibility not possible on standalone forms

Revision Control

Always know where you are, and where you’ve been

  • All users globally update the same file – no more questioning if you have the latest or correct file
  • Improved revision control allows users to identify who modified content
  • Global access means every team member accesses the same version of the same document for the same part. Every time

Templates

Quickly pick the AIAG template you need

  • Standard FMEA, PPAP, and Control Plan templates are preloaded in the software for easy access
  • Users have complete flexibility in creating task templates for reusable project task lists
  • Task management options, including a "My To Do List," are included to help users stay on track
  • Multiple reusable templates offer flexibility in designing Process Flow, PFMEA and Control Plans forms

Find out if CTS is right for you!

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