Revising an APQP/PPAP
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Prerequisites
- Access the Management menu > APQP/PPAP Review (AP050).
- APQP/PPAP previously registered.
- APQP/PPAP type with revision control enabled.
- User with permission to review APQP/PPAP.
- Review process (ISO 9000, Workflow or Simplified) properly configured.
Presentation
APQP/PPAP review allows for the formal control of changes made to studies throughout their lifecycle, ensuring traceability, a history of changes, and compliance with the processes defined by the organization.
Through this feature, it is possible to record adjustments resulting from project changes, customer requirements, or improvements identified during execution.
In SoftExpert APQP/PPAP, the review process ensures that all changes are documented, evaluated, and approved according to the rules established for the APQP/PPAP type.
APQP/PPAP Revision
1. Access the Management menu > APQP/PPAP Review (AP050).
2. Use the available filters to identify the APQP/PPAP that will be reviewed.
3. Select the desired APQP/PPAP and activate the review option.
4. Fill in the requested information, such as:
- Reason for the review.
- Description of the changes made.
- Other required fields as per the configured review template.
5. Confirm the creation of the new revision. APQP/PPAP will follow the defined flow (automatic approval, workflow, or revision roadmap).
6. The review status can be tracked directly in the APQP/PPAP record, according to the configured process steps.
- During the review process, APQP/PPAP may be locked for editing, depending on the type settings. For more details about the review process, please consult the documentation by clicking here .
- Approved revisions automatically generate a new version of APQP/PPAP.
- The revision history remains available for consultation, ensuring complete traceability of changes.
Conclusion
APQP/PPAP review ensures formal control over changes made to studies, maintaining history, traceability, and compliance with defined processes.
With this feature, the organization ensures greater governance and reliability throughout the product development and approval process.