Monitoring an APQP/PPAP
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Prerequisites
- Access the Management menu > APQP/PPAP Monitoring (AP004).
- APQP/PPAP previously planned.
- User designated as responsible for APQP/PPAP or member of the responsible team.
- Activities already created in the APQP/PPAP planning.
Presentation
Monitoring APQP/PPAP allows you to track the execution of activities and keep the study aligned with the plan.
Through this feature, it is possible to view the progress, make adjustments, and ensure greater control and reliability throughout the APQP/PPAP lifecycle.
Monitoring an APQP/PPAP
1. Access the Management menu > APQP/PPAP Monitoring (AP004).
2. Use the search filters to find the desired APQP/PPAP.
3. Select APQP/PPAP and click the edit button to access the data screen.
4. In the activities section, it is possible to:
- Add new activities (forms) as needed.
- Eliminate activities that are no longer necessary for studying.
- View the schedule and associated Gantt chart.
5. Select an activity that is in progress, under approval, or completed to view the data entered by the person who performed it.
6. If it becomes necessary to repeat an activity that has already been completed:
- Select the completed activity.
- Select the Undo option.
- Confirm that the activity has been sent to the execution stage.
7. After making the necessary adjustments, save the record.
- Monitoring can be performed while the APQP/PPAP is being implemented or planned.
- Only the person in charge or members of the team associated with APQP/PPAP can make changes.
- Reopening activities allows for correcting data or supplementing information without the need to create a new APQP/PPAP.
Conclusion
Monitoring APQP/PPAP ensures continuous control over the execution of activities and compliance with the defined plan.
With this feature, the organization gains greater visibility, flexibility for adjustments, and reliability in conducting product development and approval studies.