A successful PPAP submission is the key that unlocks the door to production. It's the supplier's formal declaration that the development phase is complete and manufacturing can begin. The PPAP checklist is the tool used to systematically verify that all necessary documents are complete, accurate, and signed off.
Your checklist rows must explicitly cover the 18 elements defined by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) PPAP manual: ppap checklist excel
Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. A successful PPAP submission is the key that
A copy of the drawing or the CAD model.
"Raj!" The voice boomed from the hallway before the man even appeared. It was Marcus, the VP. He stormed into the cubicle, his face a shade of red that warned of impending aneurysm. "The supplier for the dashboard trim—Quality First Plastics—says they’re ready to ship. I just got off the phone with their sales guy. He says, 'It looks great, Marcus!' Looks great? I don’t care if it looks like the Mona Lisa! If the paperwork isn't perfect, the line stops, and I lose a million dollars a day. Did they submit the PPAP?" Your checklist rows must explicitly cover the 18
Applicable if the supplier is design-responsible.