APQP 3rd ed. and Control Plan 1st ed. according to AIAG manuals (TRANSITION) - #TM113

In the context of Industry 4.0, growing automation, autonomous driving, electrification, and a more general definition of mobility, the third edition of the AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) manual provides steps and tools to eliminate quality issues, increase customer satisfaction and promote a continuous improvement environment. This is a real opportunity for the automotive supply chain to sustain its continuous efforts towards excellence.

The major goal is product conformance for mass production, but the benefit of this latest version is that it strengthens the leadership aspects by integrating a solid governance model into the product development process. Additionally, risk containment is enhanced, more upstream sourcing planning and other significant amendments ensure a more holistic view.

The splitting of the two handbooks is to allow more prompt upgrades as systems evolve and to emphasise the vital role of control plans in product development.

This training focuses on the major modifications you can expect from these new manuals.

• Identify the main updates, enhancements and added value of the APQP 3rd edition compared to the 2nd edition.
• Understand the innovations introduced in the 1st edition of the Control Plan manual.
• Define and implement a transition roadmap.

• Project managers in charge of managing APQP projects.
• Quality / QHSE managers, engineers and technicians, responsible for the APQP approach.
• Project team members.
• Quality auditors.

Using a collaborative learning method, participants explore the new elements of the manuals by working in sub-groups on exercises that stimulate sharing and knowledge gathering.
Participants develop a post-training transition plan.

Knowledge test (Multi Choice Questions)

Participant file containing the training material and exercises. Training materials in digital format are made available to trainees a few days before the course.

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• Have a PC with a microphone, a webcam and, if possible, a headset for greater comfort. Note: background screens are available on Zoom or Teams to blur or hide the rear view.
• Have a good Internet connection, to be tested before the session.
• Be installed in a quiet, isolated place ; set yourself to “unavailable” status on Teams ; close your email access, and mute your phone, so as not to be disturbed during the session.
• Participants from the same organization should not be grouped together in the same room, but each at his/ her own desk, to avoid any side discussions during the session. Virtual sub-groups will be specially created for the exercises, which will also enable mixed groups.
• Remote qualification/certification exams must be taken with camera and microphone open. We may also need to check that you are alone in the room.
• Please connect 5 minutes before the start of the session.