The APQP, orĀ Advanced Product Quality Planning, is a provenĀ approach for developing a new product to be made in high volume and under strict quality, timing, and cost requirements. It was developed in the automotive industry. (Virtually all tier-1 suppliers of car parts have to implement this approach.) It has also been adopted in other settings with similar requirements, with great success. Adding some structure to the design & development phase I have heard many people tell … [Read more...]
Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Purchasing Strategies in China