Production Part Approval Process

Outsourced FAI and PPAP Improves Performance and Significantly Reduces Cost

Production Part Approval Process

The Challenge

Our global aerospace actuation systems customer faced an ongoing backlog of supplier First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) validations and an increased internal demand for FAIR preparation. At the same time, they were faced with the strategic challenge to implement Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) across all critical suppliers.

To effectively manage this FAIR recovery and PPAP implementation program successfully, the customer also required a robust online platform to provide (1) real-time status of the validation process; (2) full visibility of supplier Right-First-Time (RFT) performance; and (3) access to details of key areas where suppliers were failing.

The Solution

  • Dedicated and managed team of experienced Verify FAl engineers centralized at the customer’s facility
  • Remote team of Verify PPAP engineers with the ability to deploy within the supply chain for urgent requirements
  • Verify standardized FAI validation process, including a managed supplier re-work loop
  • Verify Supplier Performance Platform (SPP) tailored to address all customer online data requirements
  • Training of poor performing suppliers to FAl and PPAP requirements

The Results

  • Eliminated 6-month backlog and maintained on-time status of all supplier FAIRs
  • 30% Cost reduction in Year-1 including NRE (non-recurring expenses)
  • PPAP implemented at all critical suppliers
Production Part Approval Process Results

Our engagement with Verify has allowed us to realize significant cost savings. the Verify solution has improved visibility of FAl and PPAP approval status across our supply chain. ~ Aerospace Actuation Systems Customer