APQP and Control Plan: Transitioning

What will I learn?

• Identify the changed elements from APQP 2nd edition to APQP 3rd edition
• Identify the changed elements of Control Plan 1st edition from its split with APQP 2nd edition
• Define the "why" behind the changes to effectively implement said changes in your facility
• Understand general expectations for each APQP task and the higher system level of phases
• Apply techniques to mitigate cascading impact of ineffective execution on program objectives         
• Identify and learn to address changes that occur during and after development                    
• Evaluate the effectiveness of new tasks performed as well as how to measure metrics for APQP
• Understand and apply the use of each new APQP tool in a real world context                                        
• Analyze real world applications for effective communication internally, and with stakeholders            
• Create linkages between APQP tools at the task level
• Apply proven techniques for problem resolution/escalation
• Understand APQP as a system and how it contributes to the business system
• Understand and apply various methodologies for managing time, cost, and risk factors
• Apply new techniques to manage the flow down of customer/regulatory requirements

Who should attend?

Ideal for program managers leading APQP projects, engineering and support staff involved in APQP, and leaders navigating the transition to new APQP versions. Gain insights into new elements and methodologies to drive effective change management.

Agenda

Day 1 

• Fundamental changes for APQP 3rd edition
• Phase 1 - Quotation overview

Day 2 

• Phase 2 - Design Overview
• Phase 3 - Process Overview
• Phase 4 - Control Plan overview
• Phase 5 - Mass production