The Five IATF 16949 Core Tools: APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and PPAP
What They Are
The five IATF 16949 core tools are standard methods for automotive quality planning and control - OEMs audit suppliers on them.
Breakdown
- APQP: Advanced product quality planning, five phases, the framework
- FMEA: Failure mode analysis - DFMEA and PFMEA
- MSA: Measurement system analysis (GRR)
- SPC: Statistical process control via charts
- PPAP: Production part approval before mass production
How They Link
- APQP is the backbone
- FMEA feeds the control plan; SPC and MSA keep the process in control
- PPAP submits results for customer approval
Supplier Points
- Keep traceable records
- Update FMEA and control plan dynamically
- Run SPC on key characteristics
Huami Practice
Huami passed the IATF 16949 audit with complete core-tool documentation.