Advanced product quality planning (APQP) is a framework for developing new products with a focus on meeting customer requirements. It involves 5 phases - planning, product design, process design, validation, and feedback. Key aspects of APQP include establishing cross-functional teams, using tools like FMEAs to prevent issues, designing control plans and statistical process control methods, conducting validation trials, and promoting continuous improvement. APQP aims to standardize quality planning processes for increased collaboration with suppliers.
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