Supplier Quality Management · SQM

The supplier quality platform
automotive OEMs demand.

PPAP, APQP, SCAR/8D, IMDS, SPC, and live supplier scorecards — all enforced to AIAG standards, all connected, all driving towards zero defects.

18
AIAG PPAP Elements
enforced at document level
5-Phase
APQP Gate Control
23 deliverables tracked
D0–D8
Full SCAR Workflow
with D0 emergency containment
Live Ppk
SPC Control Charts
I-MR, histogram, Cpk
A–F
Supplier Scorecard
AI-generated narratives
5 Types
Supplier Audits
2nd party, process, dock + more

Quality failures in manufacturing are catastrophic — and preventable.

A single PPAP approved without verified Ppk data. An SCAR closed without root cause validated. An APQP phase gate signed off without all deliverables. These are the paper-trail failures that cause production line stoppages, OEM chargebacks, and IATF audit findings.

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PPAP managed in email and SharePoint
SQEs manually chase 18 AIAG documents via email. No Ppk enforcement. PSW signed off without all elements confirmed. OEM auditors find the gaps.
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SPC in Excel spreadsheets
Process capability calculated manually in Excel. I-MR charts rebuilt each period. Out-of-control points missed. No connection to PPAP approval status.
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SCAR tracked in a shared spreadsheet
8D responses emailed back and forth. D0 containment unverified. Closure approved before root cause is resolved. The same supplier fails again next quarter.

Six modules. All connected. All enforcing standards.

Each module is purpose-built to AIAG and IATF standards — not a generic document manager dressed up with quality labels.

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PPAP & Part Approval

All 18 AIAG elements. Zero paperwork.

PPAP Workflow →

The most complete PPAP management module in procurement software — built exactly to AIAG PPAP 4th Edition, not adapted from a generic document management tool.

All 18 AIAG PPAP elements enforced per submission
Submission levels 1–5 with per-level document enforcement
Part Submission Warrant (PSW) generation and sign-off
Ppk ≥ 1.67 threshold enforced before approval — not just recorded
Interim approval workflow with automatic expiry tracking
PPAP Kanban: Pending → Submitted → Under Review → Approved/Rejected
Per-PPAP IMDS submission ID and CDX ID tracking
SCAR closure automatically triggers PPAP revalidation
PPAP-to-PO gate: procurement blocked until PPAP approved
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APQP Phase Gates

5 phases. 23 deliverables. Joint OEM–supplier gate control.

APQP Workflow →

Advanced Product Quality Planning managed with the rigour that automotive OEMs demand — phase-by-phase deliverable tracking with joint sign-off and automatic PPAP triggering.

5-phase gate management (Concept → Launch)
23 deliverables tracked and enforced across all phases
Joint supplier and OEM sign-off required at each gate
Phase 4 approval automatically triggers PPAP workflow
Risk register with FMEA-style Severity / Occurrence / Detection scoring
Phase timeline with overdue gate alerts
Document upload and sign-off per deliverable
APQP status across all programmes in one dashboard
Gate approval rate KPI with trend tracking
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SCAR / 8D Corrective Action

D0 emergency containment. Full D0–D8 discipline. Automatic revalidation.

SCAR Workflow →

The complete SCAR and 8D workflow — structured exactly to AIAG CQI-20, not as free-text fields. Critical issues get D0 emergency containment. Every discipline is tracked to closure.

Full D0–D8 corrective action workflow
D0 emergency containment for Critical and Safety issues
Configurable SLA tiers by severity (Critical / High / Medium)
OEM D3/D4 review and return cycle enforcement
Supplier portal access for 8D response submission
SCAR closure automatically triggers PPAP revalidation
SCAR by supplier heat map — chronic offenders surfaced
Overdue SCAR escalation to manager
SCAR timeline analytics — open, in-progress, closed by period
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IMDS / Material Disclosure

IMDS, CDX, and FMD — managed per part, per PPAP.

Material disclosure managed at the part level — IMDS submission IDs, CDX IDs for non-IMDS reporting, substance compliance auto-calculated, and FMD gate enforced before PPAP approval.

Per-part material disclosure tracking linked to PPAP records
IMDS submission ID recorded and validated per PPAP record
CDX submission IDs for non-IMDS material reporting
FMD gate: PPAP approval blocked until material disclosure confirmed
Substance compliance auto-calculated from disclosure data
IMDS campaign management: bulk requests to multiple suppliers
Campaign completion tracking with supplier reminders
IMDS compliance rate dashboard across the supply base
Expiring disclosure alerts (90-day warning)
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SPC / Ppk Control Charts

Live process capability. Per characteristic. Per supplier.

Statistical process control with live Ppk and Cpk calculation per characteristic — I-MR control charts with control limit lines, histograms with normal distribution overlay, and configurable threshold enforcement.

Per-characteristic process capability tracking
Live Ppk / Cpk calculation updated on each data submission
I-MR individual/moving range control charts
Control limit lines (UCL, LCL, mean) calculated from data
Histogram with normal distribution overlay
Ppk threshold enforcement: below threshold flags the characteristic
Configurable Ppk minimum per characteristic (e.g. ≥ 1.67 for PPAP)
Out-of-control point detection with alert routing
SPC data export for external analysis
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Supplier Scorecard & Intelligence

Live A–F grades. AI narratives. Portfolio risk heat map.

Scorecard Workflow →

A composite supplier quality score built from five weighted KPIs — with AI-generated narratives, trend direction tracking, and a portfolio-level risk register that shows you exactly where your supply base is exposed.

Composite score from 5 weighted KPIs (DPPM, OTD, SCAR rate, PPAP approval rate, audit score)
A–F grading with trend direction (improving / declining / stable)
AI-generated performance narrative for each supplier
Portfolio risk register with heat map
SQM intelligence dashboard with aggregated metrics
SCAR by supplier and by type analytics
APQP phase distribution across active programmes
PPAP approval rate trend
Benchmarking: supplier score vs. category average

Beyond PPAP — the complete SQM toolkit

Six additional capabilities that make Proconomy SQM the most complete supplier quality platform in the market.

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Supplier Questionnaires

Build and send configurable supplier questionnaires via the supplier portal. Responses tracked, scored, and linked to the supplier's SQM record. Supports capability surveys, self-assessments, and compliance declarations.

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Supplier Audits

Schedule and manage five audit types — 2nd party, 1st party, 3rd party, dock audit, and process audit. Audits scored with NC count tracking, next audit scheduling, and finding-to-corrective-action linkage.

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Engineering Change Management

Track and manage engineering change requests across supplier parts. Changes linked to affected PPAP records, triggering resubmission where required. Change history maintained per part number and revision.

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Quality Inspection

Incoming quality inspection linked to goods receipt. Pass/fail results recorded per lot, with non-conformances raising SCARs automatically. Quality history visible per part and per supplier.

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Supplier Portal (SQM)

Suppliers access their own PPAP submissions, SCAR responses, questionnaire answers, and quality scorecard via the Proconomy Supplier Portal — without requiring platform licences.

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SQM Intelligence Dashboard

The SQM command centre — SCAR open/closed/overdue counts, APQP phase distribution, IMDS compliance rates, PPAP approval rates, and quality trend timelines — all in one view for the quality director.

Every module feeds every other module.

Data flows automatically across modules — no re-entry, no duplication, no gaps.

APQP Phase 4 Approved
PPAP Launched Automatically
Goods Receipt with Defects
SCAR / 8D Opened Automatically
SCAR Closed
PPAP Revalidation Triggered
SPC Ppk Below Threshold
PPAP Characteristic Flagged
IMDS Disclosure Confirmed
PPAP Material Gate Cleared
PPAP Approved
S2P Procurement Gate Unlocked

Built to the standards OEMs enforce

Every module is designed around the actual standards enforced during audits — not adapted from generic quality concepts.

AIAG PPAP 4th Ed.
Production Part Approval Process — all 18 elements enforced
AIAG APQP 2nd Ed.
Advanced Product Quality Planning — 5 phases, 23 deliverables
IATF 16949:2016
Automotive Quality Management System standard
IMDS / CES 10903
International Material Data System — per-part tracking
AIAG CQI-20
8D / SCAR corrective action disciplines D0–D8
VDA 6.3
Process audit standard used by European OEMs

Proconomy SQM enforces AIAG element completeness at the document level, validates Ppk thresholds before PPAP approval, structures 8D disciplines exactly as AIAG CQI-20 specifies, and runs APQP gates with the 23 deliverables defined in AIAG APQP 2nd Edition — not as free-text fields.

Value for every quality stakeholder

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Supplier Quality Engineer
  • PPAP submissions tracked end-to-end without spreadsheets
  • SCAR D0 emergency containment triggered in one click
  • SPC data reviewed in live I-MR and histogram charts
  • APQP deliverables managed per phase with gate sign-off
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Quality Director
  • SQM intelligence dashboard — full portfolio view
  • Supplier scorecard with A–F grades and AI narratives
  • SCAR overdue and chronic supplier heat map
  • PPAP approval rates and IMDS compliance trending
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OEM / Tier 1 Programme Manager
  • APQP phase gate status per programme at a glance
  • Joint supplier sign-off at each gate enforced in platform
  • Phase 4 approval automatically triggers PPAP launch
  • PPAP-to-PO gate ensures no unqualified parts reach production
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Procurement / Sourcing
  • PPAP status visible on every supplier and part
  • Procurement blocked until PPAP approved — zero manual gate
  • SCAR rate feeds into sourcing award decisions
  • Quality scorecard integrated into supplier selection

Ready to close every quality gap?

See Proconomy SQM run a live PPAP submission — from part creation and APQP phase gate sign-off through Ppk validation, PSW generation, and automatic procurement gate unlock. All in one platform.