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Description
The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) serves a vital function in the automotive supply chain by ensuring that component suppliers and their manufacturing methods are reliable, as it verifies that the supplier fully comprehends all engineering design records and specification criteria provided by the customer. This process is intricately linked to the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) approach, which is employed during the design and development phases of new vehicles and their component systems to mitigate the risk of failures arising from design or manufacturing mistakes. By implementing a production control plan and a robust quality management system, the PPAP aims to prevent any non-conforming products from being delivered to clients, thereby safeguarding the safety and reliability of the final vehicles. Additionally, this thorough examination and approval process fosters a collaborative environment between suppliers and manufacturers, ultimately leading to improved product quality and customer satisfaction.
Description
SmartAPQP serves as an interconnected platform tailored for manufacturers adhering to IATF 16949 standards, facilitating the journey from customer RFQ to PPAP and onward to production. Within this unified system, essential processes such as APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PPAP, ECN, CAPA, collaboration with suppliers, and lessons learned are all managed through a single Part Master, which provides a cohesive audit trail and streamlined workflow engine.
In contrast, most traditional quality systems rely on a disjointed array of tools that claim to work as one. RFQs are often managed in Excel, while APQP is tracked in project management tools that lack information about specific parts. FMEAs and Control Plans are typically confined to Word documents, PPAPs exist as cumbersome PDF binders, and ECNs are exchanged through email correspondence. Additionally, suppliers receive drawings packaged as ZIP files, and invaluable lessons from past projects remain lodged in the minds of individual engineers. The product narrative can be captured in two key stories. The first, Quote-to-Launch, begins with the arrival of a customer RFQ; the costing process automatically generates a cost sheet based on your BOM, MBOM, and tooling, leading to an internally approved quote. Once won, this quote seamlessly initiates a fully linked APQP project, with FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PSW, and PPAP all aligned with the parts that were previously costed, ensuring an organized and efficient workflow. Furthermore, this integration enables teams to access real-time data, improving collaboration and decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.
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API Access
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Free Trial
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Free Version
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Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
SCR Soft Technologies
Founded
2002
Country
India
Website
www.scrsoft.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Smart Factory Solutions
Founded
1998
Country
India
Website
smartapqp.com
Product Features
Product Management
Collaboration
Yes
Feedback Collection
Yes
Idea Management
Yes
Milestone Tracking
Yes
Prioritization
No
Product Roadmapping
Yes
Release Management
Yes
Requirements Management
Yes
Resource Management
Yes
Workflow Management
Yes
Product Features
Quality Management
Audit Management
No
Complaint Management
No
Compliance Management
No
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
No
Defect Tracking
No
Document Control
No
Equipment Management
No
ISO Standards Management
No
Maintenance Management
No
Risk Management
No
Supplier Quality Control
No
Training Management
No