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IQMS Supports AIAG eAPQP Standards Development; Technology Demonstration with EnterpriseIQ's eAPQP Capabilities at AutoTech 2005.


DETROIT -- IQMS IQMS Integrated Quality Management System
IQMS Institut für Qualitätsmanagement und Patientensicherheit
IQMS Intelligent QoS Management Suite (Cisco) 
 today announced the development of XML eAPQP capabilities for its EnterpriseIQ ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer.  software solution. This new technology uses the eAPQP XML standards that are being developed by the Automotive Industry Action Group's (AIAG AIAG Automotive Industry Action Group
AIAG Animal Industries Advisory Group
) eAPQP workgroup and incorporates web services capabilities.

IQMS will participate in a technology demonstration of the eAPQP capabilities throughout the day on Tuesday, Aug. 30, and Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the upcoming AIAG AutoTech Conference and Exposition, being held Aug. 29-Sept. 1 in Detroit.

"All automotive suppliers may benefit from EnterpriseIQ's eAPQP capabilities, which reduce costs and allow suppliers to interface with any other third-party package used by their automotive customers," said Randy Flamm, president of Paso Robles Robles is a common surname in the Spanish language meaning oaks, and may refer to:
  • Alfonso García Robles (1911-1991), Mexican diplomat and politician
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  • Charlie Robles (born 1943), Puerto Rican musician
, Calif.-based IQMS. "This feature underscores the commitment IQMS has to standardized formats that help manufacturers operate more efficiently and profitably."

Other benefits of the new eAPQP initiative include:

--Interoperable standard XML format that allows users to transmit APQP APQP Advanced Product Quality Planning  and PPAP PPAP Production Parts Approval Process
PPAP Production Parts Approval Program
 forms from one software package to another

--Reduced hard copies of forms

--Based on AIAG format, but allows for customization to specific customer requirements

--Transmits documents such as FMEA FMEA Fehler-Möglichkeiten & -einfluss Analyse (German: Failure Mode & Effect Analysis)
FMEA Failure Modes & Effects Analysis
FMEA Florida Music Educators Association
FMEA Florida Municipal Electric Association
 and Control Plans for use in industries other than automotive

--Leverages IQMS eServer to automatically import and export files and save time

The new eAPQP function is an addition to IQMS's existing EnterpriseIQ Quality suite, which allows users to manage their entire quality systems within the same database as their other ERP and supply chain management systems. The Quality suite includes advanced functionalities like Advanced Product Quality Planning Advanced Product Quality Planning (or APQP) is a framework of procedures and techniques used to develop products in industry, particularly the automotive industry. It is quite similar to the concept of Design For Six Sigma (DFSS).  (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Corrective Action Request (CAR), Document Control, Deviations, Engineering Changes, Gage Management and Calibration, Statistical Process Control (SPC).

About IQMS

Since 1989, IQMS has been providing enterprise business solutions to manufacturers throughout the world. IQMS' targeted solutions solve the essential, industry-specific challenges our customers face. Our world-class supply chain and enterprise solutions optimize business performance and deliver rapid return on investment, low total cost of ownership and bottom-line business results. IQMS backs EnterpriseIQ with a one-year money back guarantee with all upgrades at no additional charge. With offices across North America, Europe and Asia, IQMS serves manufacturers around the world. For additional information, please visit www.iqms.com or call 866-FOR-ERP2.
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