Tools of product quality planning in the production part approval process

Abstract

The article concerns the analysis of the applicable normative requirements in the field of product quality planning in the process of approving parts for production.The analysis, in particular, concerns the correlation of appropriate methods and quality management tools in the quality planning process.Correct use of quality planning tools in product and process development determines the effectiveness of implementing individual phases of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).It is important that the organisation skilfully and consciously uses the quality tools required by APQP; they usually require multiple uses during the project implementation time, which depends on the specificity of a particular project.The study presents how core quality planning tools are related, proving that they cannot be treated as an individual tool, but only their correct use can protect the project/organisation against nonconformities or misunderstandings between the supplier and the customer.The study's originality and novelty show the relations and dependence between APQP phases and core quality tools/evidence developed in the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), according to PPAP level 3. The article presents a practical approach to the use or multiuse of particular core quality planning tools according to APQP phases.