Introduction to the Core Tools of Quality

PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) is very common term used within automotive part manufacturers or OEM’s. Basically it is one of the core tools of quality and it indicates the confirmation of the Customer Specific Requirements which is one of the goals of TS16949 / IATF 16949. Before moving to the methodology of PPAP, let’s discuss the TS16949 / IATF16949 goals and its relation with the core tools of quality. Goals of TS 16949 / IATF 16949:2016 implementation 1. Continual Improvement for Quality Management System. 2. Defect Prevention. 3. Variation Reduction. 4. Waste Reduction. 5. Customer Specific Requirements. IATF 16949 has only 4 goals as the 5th Customer Specific Requirement is included in the clauses. Core tools of quality 1. APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) 2. PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) 3. FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis) 4. SPC (Statistical Process Approach) 5. MSA (Measurement System Analysis) Relation of Core tools with TS / ...