Apqp Cp-Faqs
Apqp Cp-Faqs
• The new publications are available as eDoc or hardcopy in English, Chinese, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
• Training is available NOW. Please review the training classes listed above.
When will the new APQP and Control Plan be required by the OEMs?
• At this time, General Motors implementation date is six months for the release date of the
documents
o Contact your customer representative with implementation questions
When will the new APQP and Control Plan be accepted by the OEMs?
• Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis have agreed they will accept use of the new APQP and
Control Plan immediately after publication, since nothing in the new documents conflict with the
APQP 3rd edition.
Are the new APQP and Control Plan documents valid for electric vehicles/battery electric vehicles and
other mobility related sectors and technologies?
• The APQP and Control Plan documents provide for adaptable frameworks that are suitable and
highly useful for the EV industry and beyond. The sequence and duration of actions can be
customized to allow for faster and more agile product development cycles, and most OEM
customers will expect adherence to APQP and CP methodologies - likely with some sector-
specific guidance and customization. Consult your customer for specific direction and
requirements.
Is the Control Plan form or fields changing with this update?
• The Control Plan forms have been updated and are available as a download with the purchase of
the document.
Will the AIAG Core Tools Support Software, CTS, include the new Control Plan?
Does AIAG offer standardized software for creating the new Control Plans?
• Yes – AIAG’s Core Tools Support Software, CTS, creates and manages Control Plan, FMEA, and
PPAP documents quickly, accurately, and globally
Do the OEMs expect suppliers to update existing Control Plans to meet the new requirements?
• No, suppliers will not have to update existing Control Plans to meet the new requirements.
Are the Core Tools Self-Assessment and Quality Core Tools Knowledge Badge being updated to include
the new versions of APQP and Control Plan?
• Yes, the current Core Tools Self-Assessment and Quality Core Tools Knowledge Badge will be
updated to include the newest versions of APQP and Control Plan.
*Note, this list is not all-inclusive and should not be used for gap-analysis. If your customer requires you
to complete APQP and Control Plan documents, you are encouraged to read them in their entirety.
*Note, this list is not all-inclusive and should not be used for gap-analysis. If your customer requires you
to complete APQP and Control Plan documents, you are encouraged to read them in their entirety.
Are there additional benefits to becoming an AIAG member company, besides significant product
discounts on the APQP and Control Plan documents and associated training courses?
• Yes! There are significant benefits to joining the AIAG family of member companies. More
information can be found at www.aiag.org/membership or by contacting
membershipservices@aiag.org.