Robust APQP – 3 Keys to Long Term Manufacturing Success

Profitability is critical to the survival of any business. This urges manufacturers to innovate and seek differentiation, through quality products, which really bring benefits to their customers.

However, the market is filled with problematic products, as a result of unsuccessful projects and launches. In addition to generating a lot of stress and weakening the relationship with customers, this usually damages the financial results of the organization and even of suppliers.

In this article, Ed Potoczak argues that there is a great opportunity for companies that want to differentiate themselves in the market. It presents three main elements that need to be considered during APQP planning. In this way, it is possible to prevent excessive costs, increase revenues and stand out, even in the midst of increasingly fierce competition.

Language: English

Author

Ed Potoczak

Ed Potoczak is a senior executive member of the US Sales Division of SoftExpert Software.
He has extensive experience in design, manufacturing, quality management systems, and with quality standards such as ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949. He is also an active council member of the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA). Ed Potoczak holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Master’s degree in Computer Systems and Controls from the University of Michigan.