Many UK companies are not only aware but experienced  now in the “ holy trinity “ of TQM /SIX SIGMA – quality improvement,  LEAN MANUFACTURING – continuous process improvement and TPM -  equipment improvement. Where many manufacturers are looking now for competitive advantage is in the rapid introduction of  NEW PRODUCTS, NEW PROCESSES and NEW EQUIPMENT.

This is where APQP fits in. Originally designed and used by AUTOMOTIVE COMPANIES to comply with ISO TS/16949 it is now being recognised as applicable to any business where quick but detailed planning of new products and processes is a business imperative.

Workshop objectives

- provide a model for quick and successfully introduction of new products and processes

- study how existing tools such as QFD, FMEA, POKE YOKE etc. are positioned within this model 

- show how new innovations such as TRIZ and SIT ( structured inventive thinking ) can provide innovative breakthroughs.

- consider how the activities and inputs of different elements of the organisation contribute to the APQP process.

Target Audience

This workshop is designed for managers, engineers  and other personnel involved in the introduction of new products. It will be of special interest to FMCG and other non-automotive manufacturers not familiar with this powerful automotive quality system.

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