Scott Trantham

New APQP & Control Plan – Are You Ready?

Ford, GM and Stellantis, the authors of the APQP manual, have updated the APQP 2nd edition with a new APQP 3rd edition and a new, stand-alone Control Plan 1st edition document. 

  • APQP 3rd Edition: Enhanced for agile project management, it explains the “why” behind the “what” and “when” to ensure successful new product launches. 
  • Control Plan 1st Edition: A dedicated manual providing in-depth guidance and examples for robust control plan execution. 

Scott and Harald will explore the updates, benefits, and implementation strategies of these essential documents that have been designed to streamline and commonize processes for future supplier success and then open up for audience engagement! 

Bio

Scott Trantham is the current Global Supplier Quality Manager of Supplier Quality Operations, IT Systems, Data Analytics and Training for General Motors has 40 years of experience in the industry, he started in 1983 as a co-op student at the General Motors Buick City Complex in Flint, MI.  

After graduating from the University of Michigan – Flint in 1985 he has held many positions in component manufacturing & assembly, purchasing and supplier quality & development for propulsion and vehicle assembly. He was also a key member in the creation of General Motors Quality Performance Requirements. 

Scott is a member of the AIAG Quality Steering Committee, IAOB Steering Committee & IAOB Board.