The Concept of APQP4Wind

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1 The Concept of APQP4Wind

2 What is APQP? APQP means Advanced Product Quality Planning A structured process aimed at ensuring customer satisfaction Originally used in the automotive industry

3 The five phases of APQP Product Planning and Quality Program Definition Product Design and Development Process Design and Development Validation of Product and Process Production Launch, Assessment, and Improvement

4 APQP4Wind vs. APQP APQP4Wind Developed by Vestas, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, KK Wind Solutions and LM Wind Power. APQP manual specific to suppliers in wind industry. Explains product quality planning in 7 phases: Interim approvals Option to apply validation prior to approval Every phase in the planning cycle defines minimum requirements to be fulfilled. Different levels of PPAP approvals described and aligned to the APQP framework to suit wind-specific business needs (interim approval). APQP Developed by Ford, Chrysler and GM. APQP manual for suppliers in automotive industry. Product quality planning in 5 phases. Clarity on phase-wise minimum requirements does not exist. PPAP not scoped in APQP manual.

5 Standardization Preventative approach Benefits of APQP4Wind Seal of approval once qualified Reduce design errors Reduce warranty cost Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE)

6 48 elements in 7 phases 48 elements defined across 7 phases

7 Where to implement APQP4Wind? Customer Supplier Level 2+3 Customer Supplier Supply Chain Pyramid Customer Wind Power Customer Level 1 Wind Turbine Manufacturer Manufacturer Supplier Sub-supplier Wind Turbine Manufacturer Level 2 Tier 1 (Supplier) Tier 1 (Supplier) Level 3 Tier 2 (Sub-supplier)

8 APQP4Wind in short Vision Standardized and mature global wind industry supply chain with low cost of poor quality. Mission Provide standards, tools and methods for the global wind industry. Based on common accepted and available APQP principles and guidelines. Goal The aim of APQP4Wind is to strive for reducing risk when introducing new designs and components. Levelized cost of energy by reducing cost of poor quality for the wind turbine industry value chain. Develop and set common APQP4Wind standards for quality training, methods and procedures. Purpose To attain an aligned approach to supplier quality within the wind industry.

9 History of APQP4Wind February 2014 Autumn 2014 May 2015 December 2016 January 2017 Danish Wind Industry Associations held first QA network meeting, which marked the beginning of QA cooperation between utilities, manufacturers and suppliers, and the idea of the APQP in the wind industry was born. The APQP project steering committee consisting of KK Wind Solutions, LM Wind Power, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and Vestas, together with Danish Wind Industry Association start application process for funds from The Danish Industry Foundation. Application for funds approved and project period defined as The extensive project work of analyzing, defining and finalizing content begin. Implementation and maturation of the project, including creating website, training material etc. Kick-off event hosted by Vestas in Aarhus. November 2017 Preparation of organizational setup. June 2018 The project ends and will continue as the APQP4Wind organization.

10 Website Four elements of APQP4Wind Manual Workbook Approved training providers

11 The APQP4Wind website All information about APQP4Wind in one place

12 The Manual Explains 7 phases of product quality planning cycle. Clear visibility of PPAP milestones and documentation. Simple and easily guidelines on quality tools. Requirements adapted to the wind industry.

13 The Workbook All PPAP templates in one place Lean and easy to use Total of 22 templates with user-friendly functions Free download at

14 Approved Training Providers World-wide training setup Carefully selected training suppliers Mandatory training courses to become an approved APQP4Wind supplier Seller of APQP4Wind manual

15 APQP4Wind Management Awareness Training APQP4Wind Training overview APQP4Wind Specialist Training APQP4Wind Awareness Training for all Employees APQP4Wind Train-the-Trainer Course APQP4Wind Internal Auditor Training Refresher Training

16 APQP4Wind Management Awareness Training For top management, managers and quality managers working in companies delivering to the wind industry. Basic understanding of the APQP4Wind processes, incl. PPAP. Combination of lectures and reflection exercises. 7 hours, excl. meals and breaks. Completed with examination and certificate.

17 APQP4Wind Specialist Training For Quality management, coordinators, experts, system people and others involved in the APQP4Wind process. The APQP4Wind, PPAP, FMEA and MSA processes. Understanding, use and communication of capability. Four days. Combination of lectures, workshop and practical exercises. Completed with examination and certificate.

18 For all employees in the wind industry. APQP4Wind Awareness training for all employees Basic understanding of your role in the APQP4Wind process. Introduction to the framework, requirements and tools. Interactive training with combinations of lectures and reflection exercises. 1,5 hours - no certificate.

19 For all employees in the wind industry. APQP4Wind Train-the- Trainer Course Training of selected employees in providing awareness training for all employees to colleagues. Understanding of cores processes and tools. Interactive training with combinations of lectures and reflection exercises. 2 hours, including test and breaks.

20 For internal auditors, quality coordinators, experts, system-people and others involved in the internal audit process. APQP4Wind Internal Auditor Understanding of APQP4Wind processes. Planning, conducting and reporting of audits. Interactive training with combinations of lectures and reflection exercises. 2 days. Combination of lectures, workshop and practical exercises. Completed with examination and certificate.

21 For all previous APQP4Wind course participants APQP4Wind Refresher Training Refresh the competences achieved in earlier APQP4Wind trainings, prepare the participant for re-examination to maintain the APQP4Wind Specialist role. Update about significant updates done to the APQP4Wind Manual or Workbook. 2 hours, excluding meals, breaks and examination. Combination of lectures, workshop and practical exercises. Completed with examination and certificate.

22 Further information at