Designed to handle the entire APQP process from Design to Prototype to Production, Powerway’s Quality Planner simplifies the creation and control of documents such as the Control Plan, Process and Design FMEAs, and more. It also includes document creation modules used to generate such documents as the Gage R&R Study, Capability Studies, and Process and Setup Instructions.
It also offers:
APQP Process Control
Using Powerway Quality Planner, you can easily track the five APQP stages: Planning, Product Design and Development, Process Design and Development, Product and Process Validation, and Production. More specifically, Powerway Quality Planner provides you a framework that supports the AIAG APQP process. You can also track each event in the APQP process—Prototype, Pre-launch and Production—and move back and forth between them. Powerway Quality Planner lets you predefine customer lists, machines, tools, etc., rather than repeatedly entering that information. In addition, it cross-references documents by part number, operation, and characteristic as necessary, and shows you which documents have yet to be generated for that APQP project.
Document Creation Modules
Powerway Quality Planner helps your core team concentrate on the APQP process by letting you delegate many of the documents to the appropriate individual(s), even those outside the core team. The AIAG APQP documents are authored and managed with relationships so you only have to enter data once that gets proliferated throughout the documents. Each document module gives your people the ability to edit an APQP document (such as a Gage R&R) at the
same time you are working on another document or in another module.
Simplified PPAP Submission
Powerway Quality Planner simplifies the tedious process of gathering and validating all of the necessary documents for sample/PPAP submission. One click lets you see all of the validated documents, letting you choose which ones to submit, and another click prints them — ready for signatures.
- Create and control documents used for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
- Originate "living" documents and track progress through APQP stages.
- Maintain a complete document revision history and an easy-to-follow audit trail throughout the APQP process.
- Register supporting documents, even those created in other software programs, so all of your APQP projects are kept in one place and available to those who need them.
- Produce high-quality PPAP documents ready for signatures and submission to your customers.
- Share common information at three levels - system, project and document - for consistency and cost savings.
- Link the document and data control of Quality Planner with the capabilities of Microsoft Project using Powerway APQP Planner.
Powerway software is available in a Personal Edition, for use on an individual computer, or a Group Edition for sharing data and documents running on your company's network.
Workstations
Powerway Suite 2000 has been tested to ensure reliable operation on the following workstations:
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP2) Professional
Powerway software will not run on earlier versions of Windows or Windows emulation systems that run on OS/2, UNIX or Macintosh computers. We do not support peer-to-peer networking.
Workstation Configurations
The minimum recommended client platform for Suite 2000 is a 500 MHz computer with 500MB available hard disk space, 256MB RAM and a video display supporting 800x600 resolution and 256 colors. A faster processor will always provide better responsiveness and higher levels of productivity. Additional RAM will usually improve system performance, especially if you are running multiple applications simultaneously.
Servers Supported
Suite 2000 is approved for the following servers:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (SP2)
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Database Support
Powerway Desktop Group Edition is shipped with a Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere 7.03 database. While Powerway does not resell any other database software platforms, our products are tested to assure compatibility with Microsoft SQL Server.
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Windows 2000 (SP2)
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Sybase ASA 7.03
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Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (SP2)
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Microsoft SQL Server 2005
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Training
Powerway offers both self-paced and instructor-led software training. All courses have a common goal: to optimize your use of Powerway software.
Courses feature subject-specific content, as well as technical point-and-click instruction. Each course provides an understanding of the process, enabling the user to be immediately proficient with the software, and also to prepare the user to teach other employees.
On-site courses can be tailored to include industry- and company-specific terms, examples and case studies. Your work force can be divided into groups and trained only on the parts relevant to their job function.
See the Powerway Training Calendar
Class >> Quality Planner Software Training
The Quality Planner Software Training class is designed to help you understand the entire APQP process, from Planning & Definition to Production. The course also simplifies the creation and control of documents such as the Control Plan, Process and Design FMEAs, and others for the PPAP submission.
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Contact Powerway for pricing information
Why?
The Powerway team will work with you to determine the best way to meet your needs. Since Suite 2000 offers such a wide range of features and flexible licensing options, our Sales Consultants can help determine the most effective purchasing mix for your needs
Designed to handle the entire APQP process from Design to Prototype to Production, Powerway’s Quality Planner simplifies the creation and control of documents such as the Control Plan, Process and Design FMEAs, and more. It also includes document creation modules used to generate such documents as the Gage R&R Study, Capability Studies, and Process and Setup Instructions.
It also offers:
APQP Process Control
Using Powerway Quality Planner, you can easily track the five APQP stages: Planning, Product Design and Development, Process Design and Development, Product and Process Validation, and Production. More specifically, Powerway Quality Planner provides you a framework that supports the AIAG APQP process. You can also track each event in the APQP process—Prototype, Pre-launch and Production—and move back and forth between them. Powerway Quality Planner lets you predefine customer lists, machines, tools, etc., rather than repeatedly entering that information. In addition, it cross-references documents by part number, operation, and characteristic as necessary, and shows you which documents have yet to be generated for that APQP project.
Document Creation Modules
Powerway Quality Planner helps your core team concentrate on the APQP process by letting you delegate many of the documents to the appropriate individual(s), even those outside the core team. The AIAG APQP documents are authored and managed with relationships so you only have to enter data once that gets proliferated throughout the documents. Each document module gives your people the ability to edit an APQP document (such as a Gage R&R) at the
same time you are working on another document or in another module.
Simplified PPAP Submission
Powerway Quality Planner simplifies the tedious process of gathering and validating all of the necessary documents for sample/PPAP submission. One click lets you see all of the validated documents, letting you choose which ones to submit, and another click prints them — ready for signatures.
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