Gate 1 
RFQ Activity
Gate 2
Plan and Define Program
Gate 3
Process and Part Validation
Gate 4
Feedback, Assessment, and Corrective Action
Why we do it: to mitigate risks and achieve repeatable processes. The APQP process assures that we produce components that fully meet our customers’ expectations.
When we do it: the process starts with a RFQ from the customer and officially kicks off once a project is awarded.
Customer benefits include:
- Robust and reliable designs
- Reduced process variation
- Defect-free and timely product launches
- Improved customer satisfaction
- Maximized ROI
- Superior delivery and service