In the competitive wind energy sector, ensuring high-quality, reliable and safe wind turbine production is paramount. Developed by the Danish Wind Industry Association in August 2018, APQP4Wind is a standardized Advanced Product Quality Planning framework for the global wind industry. This standard establishes clear expectations for standardization and collaboration among supply chain partners, including wind utility companies, developers, OEMs, suppliers and sub-suppliers.
As an authorized APQP4Wind training provider, we offer the ATIS framework to support your APQP4Wind journey and strengthen your supply chain.
Ensure an effective APQP4Wind journey
- Meet your sustainability goals
Our services help you achieve sustainability across the entire supply chain, reducing environmental impact.
- Reduce energy costs
Continuously lower the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) through efficient processes and quality improvements.
- Develop capable suppliers
Support localization by developing capable suppliers to meet local and global demands.
- Accelerate production
Rapidly ramp up production to meet market demands without compromising on quality.
- Support new product introductions
Ensure timely and successful introduction of new products to the market.
- Enhance standardization and collaboration
Facilitate standardization and improve collaboration across the value chain.
- Minimize quality costs
Reduce cost of poor quality (COPQ) through proactive risk management and continuous improvement.
- Manage risks proactively
Identify and mitigate risks throughout the supply chain to avoid disruptions and delays.
Discover the ATIS Framework from SGS
- Commodity risk classificationIdentify and align the product risk profile with all stakeholders, and ensure documentation is available during product approval.
- Assessment
Identify APQP4Wind deficiencies, challenges and maturity levels in the organization.
- Training
Assess, train and deploy skilled APQP4Wind personnel, as per the APQP4Wind “deployment maturity model”, to carry out the implementation of the required standards in their respective organizations.
- Implementation
Drive APQP4Wind improvement projects, based on assessment and gap analysis, that meet phase-wise deliverables.
- Validation
Validate that improved processes and outcomes (on quality, delivery, cost, etc.) are consistent with the APQP4Wind maturity improvement goals. Prepare benefit calculation and final handover.
Industry experts, practical training
As a global leader in inspection, certification and testing, we provide unrivaled expertise in APQP4Wind requirements. Benefit from training led by industry experts with experience in both the wind and automotive sectors, using practical case studies and activity-based learning.
Leverage our extensive global network and deep local knowledge to receive consistent, world-class services and support tailored to your unique requirements. From sourcing to optimization, we offer comprehensive services to cover the entire supplier relationship, acting as a one-stop-shop for all your needs.
