VDA 2 Consulting & Training - Production Process and Product Approval (PPA), Consulting Procedure and Quotation Registration

VDA 2 Consulting & Training - Production Process and Product Approval (PPA), Consulting Procedure, Implementation and Quotation

VDA 2 Consulting and VDA 2 Training – Production Process and Product Approval (PPA) are designed to help automotive manufacturers and suppliers establish, implement and manage a structured process for approving new or modified products and production processes before series production.

VDA Volume 2 – Quality Assurance for Supplies: Production Process and Product Approval (PPA) is a quality assurance framework developed within the German automotive industry. The PPA process is intended to provide evidence that the agreed requirements for the product and its production process have been fulfilled before series production and delivery.

According to VDA QMC, suppliers need to demonstrate before the start of series production that their products and associated processes fulfill the required quality requirements internally and with the customer. VDA Volume 2 provides the framework for this Production Process and Product Approval (PPA) process.

VINTECOM International provides VDA 2 consulting, VDA 2 training, PPA implementation support, PPA documentation consulting and practical training for automotive manufacturers, Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, electronic component manufacturers and companies participating in German and global automotive supply chains.

1. What Is VDA 2 – Production Process and Product Approval (PPA)?

VDA 2 is a VDA quality management publication focused on Production Process and Product Approval (PPA).

The purpose of PPA is to establish a structured method for demonstrating that:

The product meets agreed requirements.
The production process is capable of producing conforming products.
The defined production process has been implemented.
Product and process requirements have been fulfilled.
Required evidence has been prepared.
The agreed approval procedure with the customer has been completed.

In practical terms:

VDA 2 PPA connects product requirements, production-process requirements and objective evidence before or during the release of series production.

The process is particularly relevant when a company introduces a new product, new production process, modified product, modified process, new manufacturing location, or other changes that trigger a customer approval requirement.

2. VDA 2 PPA and the Automotive Supply Chain

Automotive supply chains require suppliers to demonstrate not only that a product has been designed correctly, but also that the production process can consistently manufacture the product according to the agreed requirements.

VDA QMC describes PPA as a standardized release procedure intended to strengthen cooperation between the supplier and customer.

A typical PPA logic can therefore be represented as:

Customer Requirements

↓

Product Requirements

↓

Production Process Requirements

↓

Verification & Evidence

↓

Product Approval

Production Process Approval

↓

Customer Release

↓

Series Production

This makes VDA 2 particularly relevant to suppliers working with German automotive OEMs and other customers whose supplier quality requirements refer to VDA processes.

3. When Is VDA 2 PPA Applied?

VDA 2 PPA may become relevant when there are new or modified deliveries, products or production processes.

Depending on the customer's agreed requirements, examples can include:

New product introduction.
New part or component.
Product design change.
Material change.
Production process change.
Process parameter change.
New production equipment.
New tooling.
New manufacturing location.
Transfer of production.
Significant supplier or process change.
Changes that affect product conformity.
Customer-specific PPA triggers.

The exact trigger and submission requirements should always be determined according to the applicable VDA 2 edition, customer-specific requirements and the agreed PPA procedure.

4. VDA 2 PPA: Product Approval and Production Process Approval

A central feature of PPA is that the organization must demonstrate both product conformity and production-process conformity.

4.1 Product Approval

Product approval focuses on evidence that the product fulfills the defined requirements.

Depending on the agreed scope, evidence may relate to:

Product specifications.
Drawings.
Material requirements.
Dimensional requirements.
Functional requirements.
Performance requirements.
Test results.
Measurement results.
Validation evidence.
Special characteristics.
Regulatory requirements.
Customer-specific requirements.

4.2 Production Process Approval

Production Process Approval focuses on whether the manufacturing process has been implemented and can produce the required product consistently.

Relevant areas may include:

Process flow.
Production equipment.
Process parameters.
Process controls.
Inspection and testing.
Measurement systems.
Process capability.
Special characteristics.
Traceability.
Error prevention.
Reaction plans.
Maintenance.
Operator competence.
Process documentation.

The latest VDA 2 publication also explicitly describes production process approval in terms of series production, reproducibility and fulfillment of defined process-related requirements.

5. VDA 2 Consulting and Training Contents

VINTECOM can structure VDA 2 training and consulting according to the company's products, production processes and customer requirements.

Typical topics include:

VDA 2 Fundamentals

Purpose of VDA Volume 2.
PPA principles.
PPA process structure.
Roles and responsibilities.
Customer and supplier interfaces.

PPA Agreement

Definition of PPA requirements.
Agreement between customer and supplier.
Submission requirements.
Responsibilities.
Timing and milestones.

Product Approval

Product requirements.
Product verification.
Inspection and testing.
Product evidence.
Documentation.

Production Process Approval

Production process requirements.
Process implementation.
Process controls.
Reproducibility.
Process evidence.

PPA Documentation

PPA documentation structure.
Evidence preparation.
Submission package.
Record control.
Customer communication.

Trigger Matrix

Identification of PPA triggers.
New product.
Product modification.
Process modification.
Manufacturing location changes.
Requalification or resubmission requirements.

Practical PPA Project

Case study.
Product/process scenario.
PPA planning.
Evidence identification.
Submission preparation.
Customer approval simulation.

6. VDA 2 Consulting Procedure by VINTECOM International

VINTECOM's VDA 2 consulting can be implemented through a structured process.

Step 1 – Confirm Customer and Project Information

VINTECOM first reviews:

Company profile.
Manufacturing location.
Products.
Production processes.
Customer requirements.
Applicable VDA requirements.
Existing QMS.
Current PPA process.

The objective is to determine the appropriate consulting and training scope.

Step 2 – Initial Assessment

VINTECOM may review the organization's:

Production processes.
Manufacturing equipment.
Inspection and testing.
Quality control.
Process documentation.
Product documentation.
Measurement systems.
Existing approval processes.

Where appropriate, the assessment can be performed at the manufacturing site.

Step 3 – VDA 2 Awareness and Training

Personnel involved in:

Quality.
Engineering.
Production.
Project management.
Supplier quality.
Product development.
Manufacturing engineering.

can be trained on the applicable VDA 2 PPA requirements.

Step 4 – Develop the PPA Process

VINTECOM supports the organization in establishing or improving:

PPA procedure.
PPA responsibilities.
PPA planning.
PPA Agreement.
Trigger Matrix.
Product approval process.
Production process approval.
PPA documentation.
Customer submission process.

Step 5 – Practical Implementation

The PPA process is implemented on selected products or projects.

The consulting approach can include:

Product

→ Requirement Review
→ Verification
→ Testing
→ Evidence

and:

Production Process

→ Process Review
→ Process Control
→ Measurement
→ Capability
→ Evidence

Step 6 – Gap Assessment and Corrective Action

VINTECOM evaluates gaps between the existing process and the applicable VDA 2/customer requirements.

Corrective actions are then defined and followed up.

Step 7 – PPA Documentation Preparation

The organization prepares the evidence required for customer review and approval.

Step 8 – Customer Submission and Approval Preparation

VINTECOM supports the organization in preparing for customer submission, clarification and response activities according to the agreed PPA process.

7. VDA 2 Training at TOKIN Electronics Vietnam by VINTECOM

A practical example of VINTECOM's VDA 2 training experience is the VDA 2:2020 Production Process and Product Approval (PPA) training conducted for TOKIN Electronics (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., a member of the YAGEO Group.

VINTECOM's published case study states that the training was designed to strengthen the company's capability to implement the VDA 2:2020 PPA process for electronic components used in automotive and other advanced applications.

The training covered:

PPA Agreement
Process Approval
Product Approval
PPA Documentation
Customer Submission and Approval Process
Trigger Matrix
PPA resubmission situations
Practical automotive electronic-component cases.

The training was not limited to theoretical presentation. According to VINTECOM's published case study, practical exercises were developed around product groups manufactured by TOKIN, including:

Common Mode Chokes.
EMI Filter Coils.
Inductors.
Magnetic components used in automotive electronic systems.

Figure 1: VDA 2 – Production Process and Product Approval (PPA) Training Course at TOKIN Electronics Vietnam
Participants also practiced:

Developing a PPA Agreement.
Reviewing Process Approval.
Reviewing Product Approval.
Preparing a PPA documentation package.
Analyzing the Trigger Matrix.
Determining situations requiring PPA resubmission.
Implementing a Mini PPA Project based on practical scenarios.

This case demonstrates VINTECOM's approach of connecting VDA requirements with the actual products and manufacturing processes of the participating company, rather than treating VDA 2 as purely theoretical training.

8. VDA 2 PPA and Automotive Quality Tools

VDA 2 does not operate in isolation from the broader automotive quality management system.

Depending on the project and customer requirements, PPA activities can interact with quality tools such as:

APQP
PPAP
FMEA
Control Plan
MSA
SPC
8D
Process Capability
Product Audit
Process Audit
VDA 5
VDA 6.3
IATF 16949
Customer Specific Requirements (CSR)

For German automotive suppliers, understanding the relationship between these tools can help avoid treating PPA documentation as an isolated submission package.

A typical relationship may be visualized as:

Customer Requirements

→ Product Development

→ Risk Analysis / FMEA

→ Process Planning

→ Control Plan

→ Production Process

→ Measurement & Testing

→ PPA Evidence

→ Customer Approval

→ Series Production

The exact interaction depends on the customer and project requirements.

9. VDA 2 PPA Compared with AIAG PPAP

VDA 2 PPA and AIAG PPAP both address product and production-process approval, but they are not identical procedures.

Area	VDA 2 PPA	AIAG PPAP
Origin	German automotive industry	AIAG automotive industry
Main terminology	Production Process and Product Approval (PPA)	Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Typical environment	German/European automotive supply chain	North American/global automotive supply chain
Focus	Product and production-process approval	Production part approval
Customer requirements	Important	Important
Evidence	Defined according to applicable PPA requirements	PPAP submission elements
Customer-specific requirements	May modify the agreed PPA process	May modify PPAP requirements

Companies supplying different OEMs may therefore need to understand which customer-specific approval process applies to each project rather than assuming that one submission method automatically satisfies every customer.

10. What Should Customers Prepare for VDA 2 Consulting and Training?

To implement VDA 2 effectively, organizations should assign appropriate resources.

VINTECOM recommends preparing:

Project Responsibility

A person responsible for coordinating the VDA 2 project.
Representatives from Quality.
Engineering.
Production.
Project Management.
Supplier Quality where applicable.

Product Information

Product drawings.
Specifications.
Customer requirements.
Product characteristics.
Special characteristics.
Test requirements.

Process Information

Process flow.
Process parameters.
Equipment information.
Inspection and testing.
Control Plan.
Process FMEA.
Measurement systems.
Process capability information.

Existing QMS Information

IATF 16949 certification, where applicable.
ISO 9001 certification, where applicable.
Existing procedures.
Internal audit results.
Corrective action records.
Customer complaints.
Previous approval records.

Resources

The company should also arrange:

Training time.
Relevant personnel.
Access to production areas.
Required documentation.
Sample products.
Process data.
Equipment and measurement records.

This enables the training and consulting program to be connected to real production conditions.

11. VINTECOM VDA 2 Consultant and Trainer

VINTECOM International provides VDA 2 consulting and training for organizations participating in automotive and industrial supply chains.

The consulting and training approach can integrate VDA 2 with related automotive quality methodologies, depending on project requirements, including:

VDA 2 – PPA.
VDA MLA.
VDA 5.
VDA 6.1.
VDA 6.3.
VDA 6.5.
IATF 16949.
AIAG Core Tools.
FMEA.
APQP.
PPAP.
SPC.
MSA.
8D.
Lean Manufacturing.
5S.
TPM.

VINTECOM's published experience includes training and consulting activities involving automotive and electronics supply-chain organizations. The company's published VDA 2 case study specifically documents the training delivered to TOKIN Electronics Vietnam, including practical application to electronic components used in automotive applications.

12. VDA 2 Consulting and Training for FDI Suppliers in Vietnam

Vietnam's automotive and electronics manufacturing sectors include many FDI companies supplying international OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

For these organizations, VDA 2 may become part of a broader supplier quality framework involving:

IATF 16949
VDA 2 PPA

Customer Specific Requirements

FMEA / Control Plan / SPC / MSA

Product & Process Validation

Customer Approval

VINTECOM can structure VDA 2 consulting and training according to the company's:

Customer.
Product.
Manufacturing process.
Production location.
Existing QMS.
Applicable VDA edition.
Customer-specific requirements.
PPA trigger.
Project timing.

13. Frequently Asked Questions About VDA 2 PPA

What is VDA 2?

VDA Volume 2 is a VDA quality assurance publication addressing Production Process and Product Approval (PPA) in the automotive supply chain. Its purpose is to establish a structured approach for demonstrating that product and production-process requirements have been fulfilled.

What does PPA stand for?

PPA stands for Production Process and Product Approval.

It covers the approval of the product and the associated production process according to the agreed requirements.

Is VDA 2 the same as PPAP?

No. VDA 2 PPA and AIAG PPAP address related product/process approval needs but are different approaches with different terminology and structures.

When is VDA 2 PPA required?

The applicable PPA procedure depends on the product, project, customer and agreed requirements. Typical triggers can include new products and significant product or process changes.

Does VDA 2 apply only to German companies?

No. VDA 2 can be relevant to suppliers worldwide when their customers require VDA-based quality assurance or PPA processes.

Can VDA 2 be integrated with IATF 16949?

Yes. VDA 2 PPA can be implemented within an automotive QMS environment such as IATF 16949, provided the organization addresses the specific VDA and customer requirements applicable to the project.

What is the difference between Process Approval and Product Approval?

Product Approval provides evidence that the product meets the defined requirements.

Process Approval provides evidence that the production process has been implemented and meets the defined process requirements, including the ability to produce products reproducibly under the agreed production conditions. The current VDA 2 publication explicitly describes process approval in terms of series production, reproducibility and defined process-related requirements.

14. VDA 2 Consulting, Training and PPA Implementation by VINTECOM

VINTECOM International can support organizations through a structured VDA 2 implementation roadmap:

Assessment → Training → PPA Planning → Product Approval → Process Approval → Documentation → Customer Submission → Corrective Action → Approval

The scope can be adapted for:

New product projects.
New production lines.
Product changes.
Process changes.
Automotive electronic components.
Mechanical components.
Automotive parts.
Tier 1 suppliers.
Tier 2 suppliers.
FDI manufacturing companies.
Suppliers entering German automotive supply chains.

The objective is to help organizations understand not only what VDA 2 requires, but also how to establish a practical PPA process that can be applied to real products and manufacturing processes.

15. Register for VDA 2 Consulting and Training

Organizations seeking:

VDA 2 Consulting
VDA 2 Training
VDA 2 PPA Implementation
Production Process and Product Approval Consulting
PPA Documentation Consulting
VDA 2 Internal Auditor Training
VDA 2 Gap Assessment
Customer PPA Submission Preparation
VDA 2 for Automotive Suppliers
VDA 2 for Electronic Component Manufacturers
VDA 2 + IATF 16949 consulting

can contact VINTECOM International to discuss the applicable VDA edition, customer requirements, products, manufacturing processes and project scope.

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