Finishing APQP/PPAP planning
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Prerequisites
- Access the Management > APQP/PPAP Planning (AP003) menu.
- APQP/PPAP previously planned.
- User defined as responsible or team member responsible for APQP/PPAP.
- Activity planning completed, with forms, assigned responsibilities, and deadlines defined.
Presentation
The Finalize APQP/PPAP planning functionality allows you to formally conclude the planning stage and forward the study to the execution phase .
This action confirms that all necessary activities have been properly planned and that the APQP/PPAP is ready to have its activities executed according to the defined schedule.
Finalizing the planning phase is an essential step to ensure organization, control, and adherence to the workflow established in the APQP/PPAP process.
Finishing APQP/PPAP planning
1. Access the Management > APQP/PPAP Planning (AP003) menu .
2. Use the available search filters to locate the APQP/PPAP plan you wish to finalize.
3. Select the desired APQP/PPAP from the list provided.
4. Click the corresponding button on the toolbar to finalize the APQP/PPAP planning.
5. Confirm the completion of the planning when prompted by the system. After confirmation:
- The APQP/PPAP will be sent to the execution phase;
- The tasks for carrying out the activities will be generated according to the defined plan.
- Once the planning is finalized, it will no longer be possible to change the schedule without using the monitoring or review functionalities, according to the system rules.
- If the APQP/PPAP has revision controls, the finalization of the planning may follow specific rules defined in the APQP/PPAP type.
- It is recommended to carefully review all activities before finalizing the plan.
Conclusion
The "Finalize APQP/PPAP planning" option ensures a controlled transition between the planning and execution of the study.
Upon completion of this step, the system ensures that activities are executed as planned, promoting greater control, predictability, and efficiency in APQP/PPAP management.