PPAP Software - PeakAvenue

Sample Approval Processes under Control – Clear, Traceable, and Reliable

With PeakAvenue PPAP, you can manage sample approvals, documentation, and evidence in a structured and audit-proof manner. This allows you to maintain a clear overview at all times, reduce coordination efforts, and establish a reliable foundation for secure production approvals.

Compliant with standards Active drawing integration Integrated lifecycle

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Efficient initial sample approval process

Comprehensive documentation for confident decision-making

As products and supply chains become increasingly complex, so do the demands on the production part approval process: evidence, test reports, drawings, and approvals must be generated and fully documented throughout all sample phases.

In practice, transparency is often lacking: Incomplete documentation and time-consuming coordination between customers and suppliers lead to delays and risks during serial approval.

PeakAvenue PPAP brings clarity to this process. Sampling processes are managed in a structured manner, requirements and documentation are centrally managed, and every step is documented in a traceable manner.

Keys to success: PPAP

Stronger processes. Better decisions.

With PeakAvenue PPAP, you can optimize your initial sample and production approval processes—from structured data entry to secure approval—for greater transparency and efficiency throughout the entire process.

Transparent definition

Structured process control for sampling procedures

Flexible configuration of procedure types and evidence catalogs.
Integrated lifecycle with clearly defined status values and established procedures
Automatic actions upon status changes, e.g., sending emails or creating versions
Integrated approval workflows for traceable and standards-compliant approval.

Software screen showing a workflow for the internal PPA decision, including process steps for review and approval

Efficiency at every stage

Manage and control evidence centrally

Automatic adjustment of requirements by phase (A to D samples)
Clear overview of pending documentation and missing documents
Efficient processing through simultaneous management of multiple evidences

From drawing to inspection plan

Import of nominal value and positioning

Transfer of nominal values and tolerances from the CAD drawing (2D, 3D), including stamping
Create an inspection plan in just a few clicks based on the drawing characteristics
Enrichment of Inspection characteristics with additional information such as inspection equipment and inspection notes
Automatic import of measurement values from machine reports

2D drawing of a product with an overview of the inspected characteristics in the PPAP process

Features

Key functions for your PPAP process

Process control & workflow

Manage your PPAP processes using clearly defined statuses, automated transitions, and integrated approval workflows—ensuring structured and secure routines.

Flexible management of evidences

All evidences are based on established guidelines such as AIAG, VDA, and AS9102, and can be flexibly adapted to specific sampling scenarios.

Versioning & audit trail

Document all changes in an audit-proof manner. Versioned data and a comprehensive attribute history ensure that adjustments can be traced at any time.

Inspection plans directly from CAD

Create inspection plans directly from 2D and 3D data. Inspection characteristics are uniquely assigned and form the basis for precise inspection processes.

Automated data capture

Import nominal values and tolerances from CAD systems as well as measured values from machine protocols – for less manual effort and higher data quality.

Centralized Management of Actions

Manage and track all actions in the sampling process centrally. Active email reminders and follow-ups support your workflows.

Initial situation

Why sample approval processes often fail

In many companies, risks arise not from a lack of knowledge, but from the complexity of the documentation:

Unclear or inconsistent statuses
Missing or delayed evidence
Significant coordination effort between customers and suppliers
Undefined responsibilities

A successful qualification process stands or falls on consistent data, well-designed processes, and transparent communication. PeakAvenue PPAP creates a clear structure, reduces sources of failures, and ensures the quality of the entire sample process.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find answers to key questions about PeakAvenue PPAP and structured product and process approval in quality management.

How does PeakAvenue PPAP differ from the iqs ISIR?

PeakAvenue PPAP is based on the proven concepts of the iqs Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) but has been further developed in terms of functionality.

While the ISIR is primarily focused on creating a sample report and the final inspection result, PeakAvenue PPAP already supports the upstream review phase. Requirements can be adjusted over time, versions can be compared, and approvals can be mapped as an end-to-end process—not just as a one-time final report.

For which companies is PeakAvenue PPAP suitable?

PeakAvenue PPAP is designed for companies with high quality requirements in product development and manufacturing. The module supports compliance with relevant norms and standards such as AIAG, VDA, and AS9102, and enables structured, standards-compliant sampling throughout the entire production process.
In general, all companies that manufacture measurable and inspectable products benefit from an consistent process with PeakAvenue PPAP.

How does PeakAvenue PPAP help ensure audit-proof sampling?

PeakAvenue PPAP helps companies design the entire sampling process to be compliant with standards, transparent, and efficient. All relevant inspection criteria and drawing data are fully recorded. Specifications, tolerances, and measured values are available in a structured format, forming a consistent and traceable data foundation.

Missing documents and evidence are identified early on, preventing gaps in the sampling process. Required fields, status checks, and automated notifications support complete and standards-compliant documentation.

Integrated approval workflows ensure clear approval processes and maximum transparency. Automated data transfer reduces manual effort and minimizes potential sources of failures.

This ensures that all required data is complete, transparent, and available at the right time - and that the entire PPAP process runs efficiently, in compliance with standards, and in an audit-proof manner.

Are PPAP standards included in PeakAvenue?

PeakAvenue PPAP supports the AIAG, VDA, and AS9102 standards. In addition, you can define custom evidence catalogs that are precisely tailored to your company’s specific processes and requirements.

Personalized. No-obligation. Practical.

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