Advanced Product Quality Planning.
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), when done properly, can yield huge benefits in terms of product and process quality and on-time product launch.
Top-level benefits
The challenge is that APQP is often a mandated process from your customer and it can soon become a burden to your organisation if you manage and execute the process manually. Singlepoint’s APQP module gives you the opportunity to be on top of this process and to truly extract the full range of benefits it has to offer.
Ensure accurate & consistent data
Singlepoint APQP manages all data in SQL. This allows organisations to re-use the data as and where needed with the certain knowledge that the data is correct across all of your documents and references.
Cross-functional yet secure team collaboration
Organisations have the ability to manage permissions and user access, allowing multiple users to view information in a secure, but still collaborative, manner.
Save time vs. manual spreadsheets
The ability to re-use work and data is front and centre in our APQP module; for example, we have a Process Library, pre-populated with the various references required across Control Plan and Process FMEA, ready for you to select and watch as Singlepoint builds your documents and your project.
Data-driven documents
Singlepoint runs on smart, data-driven documents that know their own content and inter-relate to other suite documents, covering:
Process library
Our APQP module includes a process library with all references required for control plan, PFMEA and characteristics list. Simply select the processes you need and sit back and let Singlepoint build the documents and the project pack for you. Easily import existing data from excel.
Centralised data management
Data is managed centrally throughout Singlepoint. This means that if you change a reference in, for example, the characteristics list, the change will be propagated throughout the project automatically. This includes a full approval process and full audit trail, which is fully integrated with Singlepoint’s Document Management System.
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Case studies
KRG: Reduced costs and improved reporting with Singlepoint
As one of the UK’s top precision engineering firms, KRG Engineering faced steep administration costs that threatened its operational efficiency. Enter Singlepoint QMS, which, with its suite of advanced modules, transformed the firm’s approach.
NGF: A decade of support
NGF Europe Ltd are one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products for architectural, automotive and established creative technology markets.
Acdopro: Document Control, Issue, Calibration & Visual Navigator
Acdopro have been using Singlepoint since May 2020. They specialise in the manufacture of laundry products exported to over 75 countries, under well-known trademarks such as Dr. Beckmann, Glo white, Stain Devils and ACDO.
FAQs
What does APQP stand for, and what is its purpose in automotive and regulated manufacturing?
APQP stands for Advanced Product Quality Planning. It provides a structured approach to product and process development, helping ensure quality requirements are met before production begins.
What are the five phases of APQP, and what quality deliverables are expected at each phase?
The five phases cover planning, product design, process design, validation, and production feedback. Each phase includes specific deliverables such as risk assessments, control plans, validation records, and quality approvals.
What is the difference between APQP and PPAP, and how do they work together in an automotive product launch?
APQP manages the planning and development process, while PPAP provides evidence that production requirements have been met. PPAP is typically the final output of a successful APQP programme.
How does Singlepoint APQP software connect to PPAP, NPI, and quality management modules for end-to-end product launch quality control?
Singlepoint APQP links planning activities with PPAP, NPI, risk management, and quality processes. This provides visibility and traceability throughout the entire product launch lifecycle.
How does APQP software support IATF 16949:2016 requirements for product and process quality planning?
It helps manage project milestones, risks, approvals, and required deliverables within a structured framework. This supports consistent quality planning and compliance with IATF 16949 requirements.
We supply components to a Tier 1 automotive customer who requires a documented APQP process for all new part numbers. What does APQP software do to help manage this across multiple customer programmes simultaneously?
It standardises APQP workflows, tracks deliverables, and provides visibility across projects. This helps teams manage multiple programmes consistently while maintaining compliance with customer requirements.