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ASARCAS9100 AUDIT READY CONSULTING
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APQP, PPAP & first articles

Prepare evidence before product release.

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How ASARC can help

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and AS9102 first article inspection help teams plan and demonstrate product and process readiness. ASARC provides planning and documentation support tailored to customer requirements.

Illustrative CTF chart connecting product functions to characteristics, verification methods and evidence.
An illustrative CTF (Critical-to-Function) chart shows how product functions can connect to verification and retained evidence. Actual criteria are defined by the applicable design and customer requirements.

When this is useful

  • Launching a new product or changing a process
  • Preparing a customer-required PPAP submission
  • Organizing first article inspection records

What we can work on

  • Confirm customer requirements and the submission scope
  • Review milestones, process planning and responsibilities
  • Identify missing documentation or inspection evidence
  • Support package preparation and internal review

Potential deliverables

  • A requirements and deliverables checklist
  • A gap list for the submission or first article package
  • A coordinated plan for completing readiness evidence

The final scope, deliverables and schedule are agreed with your organization before work begins. Consulting support does not guarantee certification or customer acceptance.

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