267Supplier’s Perspective of APQP
Design Verification Plan (DVP) Quality Planning of Subcontractor Equipment and Tools
Only applicable to suppliers with
personal responsibility for product
development
The suppliers must forward the APQP
requirements to their subcontractors,
check implementation, and give the results
in summarized form in the APQP status
report
Aim Systematic planning of all tests or
calculations to check whether the
product or design is suitable for the
application
To provide a clear illustration of the
progress that a subcontractor is making on
a project for process/products associated
with increased risks or at the customer’s
specic request
Capable/released operating materials
Expectations The suitability of the product must be ...