Control Plans Insights

What is Control Plans?

A control plan is a documented approach for controlling the critical product and process characteristics. It provides a structured summary of the controls used to minimize variation, ensuring process stability and product quality. Control plans are commonly used in manufacturing environments, particularly within the automotive industry (QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949) and are a core component of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

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What other technologies are related to Control Plans?

Control Plans Complementary Technologies

PFMEA

Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis is a complementary tool used to identify potential failure modes in a process, assess their risk, and implement controls to prevent or mitigate them. It is closely related to control plans as it informs the development of control measures.

mentioned alongside Control Plans in 12% (1.2k) of relevant job posts

PPAP

Production Part Approval Process is a complementary tool. It defines the requirements for production part approval, including documentation, sample submission, and testing. Control Plans are one part of the PPAP submission.

mentioned alongside Control Plans in 7% (1.3k) of relevant job posts

APQP

Advanced Product Quality Planning is a complementary tool. APQP is a framework for new product development, including planning, design, process development, and validation. Control plans are developed and refined during APQP.

mentioned alongside Control Plans in 6% (1.2k) of relevant job posts