Control Plan

Description

The Control Plan 1st edition manual provides clarification on various requirements, further explanation on linkages to APQP processes, and detailed guidance on how to develop control plans, along with industry best practices for effectively using these plans. Additional updates include the introduction of a “Safe Launch” requirement to control plan phases, examples of developing plans for highly automated manufacturing applications, guidance on using software to develop and manage control plans, and revised examples, tables, forms, and checklists for additional support.

need for this update:

• Changes to other references necessitate updates here for CP to remain relevant. Such as, new terminology and concepts consistent with IATF 16949, AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook and other Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis core tool manuals.
• The due diligence for CP is being strengthened to avoid pitfalls from known risk factors.
• Incorporation of lessons learned from past projects and problems.
• Applications of CP are changing to meet demands imposed by higher automation and ultimately autonomous driving, electrification and expanding definition of mobility.
• Addition of content describing expectations for “Safe Launch”, enhanced control/containment measures applied to early stages of mass production.
• Appropriate references to customer specifics provided without the full text.
• Supplier input was actively solicited and incorporated wherever possible.
• Allowances are included for CP functions that reside in automated systems relative to documentation requirements.

This manual continues to provide general guidelines for ensuring that Control Plans are implemented in accordance with the requirements of the customer. It does not give specific instructions on how to arrive at each Control Plan entry, a task best left to each organization.

TABLE OF CONTENTS (SUMMARY)

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 CONTROL PLAN REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
CHAPTER 2 CONTROL PLAN DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PLAN PHASES
CHAPTER 4 EFFECTIVE USE OF CONTROL PLANS
APPENDIX A CONTROL PLAN EXAMPLES
APPENDIX B FORMS AND CHECKLISTS
APPENDIX C REFERENCE MATERIAL
APPENDIX D SECTOR SPECIFIC GUIDANCE
APPENDIX E GLOSSARY
APPENDIX F INDEX