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The guide to what an Appearance Approval Report (AAR) must include

For an SQE, the Appearance Approval Report (AAR) becomes your secret weapon in industries where aesthetics matter as much as functionality.

A Part Submission Warrant (PSW) is a critical component of PPAPs. A well-constructed PSW can benefit SQEs in several ways.

The key to achieving accuracy & reliability assurance of a Measurement System for PPAP lies in GR&R (Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility).

Overlooking certain elements in your PFMEA could create a chain reaction of failures, jeopardizing your company’s reputation and bottom line.

As we gear up for the start of 2024, the world of PPAP management stands at the threshold of change.

Any SQE or SQE Manager may know nearly everything about the essential PPAP requirements, but it’s worth remembering and identifying them.

Manufacturing companies can follow several good practices to improve their PPAP processes. Here are some of them.

As manufacturing companies move towards nearshoring, new challenges have arisen in managing PPAP. Please read further to learn more.

While the focus must be to have full PPAP Approval, there are some instances where an interim PPAP approval can be considered.

Identify the 7 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing in the PPAP approval process to avoid or at least reduce them. Please read further.