1. Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
(1/2 Day Workshop)

About the Program:

This workshop provides knowledge & skills needed to complete PPAP submissions in accordance with QS-9000. During this workshop, participants will:

Learning Objectives:

• How QS-9000, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Control Plans and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) are related.
• What the five "Levels of Submission" are in PPAP, and how to select the proper level for every contract.
• How PPAP acts as a "report card" for both product and process development processes.
• What the statistical requirements are for ongoing manufacturing, and why this is vital to success.
• When Production Part Approval Process submissions are required.
• \What the unique PPAP requirements are for each of "The Big Three".
• How to complete PPAP forms published by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG).
• What the AIAG "SPC" and "MSA" manuals are about, and how they relate to PPAP.
• What the Part Submission Warrant (PSW) is, and how it controls documentation of your processes.
• How to use the PPAP-based statistical measurement of process for continual improvement.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who is responsible for or participates in PPAP activities. No prerequisites are required.

Features & Benefits:

• Find out why PPAP is critical to QS-9000 compliance.
• Learn how to prepare and use the various PPAP documentation.
• Discover how ongoing usage of PPAP concepts—like capability and stability—leads to better manufacturing output.