Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is structured approach to introduce a new product from conceptual stage to eventual mass production. The term APQP was first used in the automotive industry and later adopted in aerospace supply chain.
APQP is not necessarily alien to other industries as the process of introducing a new product or service is common among all industries. In conventional manufacturing industries, the process is typically known as NPI, i.e. new product introduction. In service industries, the process of introducing a new service is viewed as a project, the term project management is often used.
The APQP approach combines core elements like Deming PDCA Cycle, simultaneous engineering and gated review to ensure the process of introducing a new product runs smoothly. The primary direction is to ensure issues can are identified early, late changes are avoided with sequential, consistent tracking of status for each activities within the stipulated project timeline. The ultimate goal is to ensure quality products are delivered within the budgeted cost with good on time delivery.
IATF 16949 scheme for automotive supply chain has listed APQP as a process required and the best practice reference can be found via the AIAG published APQP manual.
AS/EN/JISQ 9100 scheme for aerospace supply chain published a guidance coded as AS 9145 under IAQG -International Aerospace Quality Group.
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