--- title: "Checklist: PPAP Submissions for Tier 1 Suppliers" description: Download the PPAP Checklist, a simple tool for Tier 1 automotive suppliers to streamline their PPAP submissions & meet OEM quality expectations image: https://blog.rgbsi.com/hubfs/CTA/ppap%20checklist%20CTA%20-%201200x630.png --- - [Linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/rgbsi) - [Facebook](http://facebook.com/rgbsi) - [Twitter](http://twitter.com/rgbsi) - [Careers](https://www.rgbsi.com/careers/) - [Job Search](https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=u4jdnwo9bfrrb4880orajasydzcctc0430ep5ji4kdp5v8qtsbx70nx09mmm07dy&compid=0#/) - [Get Talent](https://www.rgbsi.com/workforce-management/get-talent/) - [Blog](https://blog.rgbsi.com) - [Contact Us](https://www.rgbsi.com/contact-us/) [![RGBSI](https://blog.rgbsi.com/hubfs/RGBSI_July2018/Images/Logo-inverse-RGB-340-x-156-px-websitepng-01-01-300x138.png) ![RGBSI](https://blog.rgbsi.com/hubfs/RGBSI_July2018/Images/RGBSI-Logo-RGB-340-x-156-px-websitepng-01-300x138.png)](https://www.rgbsi.com/) Search - 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For Tier 1 suppliers, it's not just about sending documents, it's about demonstrating readiness, reliability, and compliance with OEM standards. But even with experience, PPAP submissions can become a complex web of documentation, revisions, and customer-specific nuances. Small gaps in traceability or misaligned documents can lead to rejection, delays, or rework. ## Why Tier 1 Suppliers Face Challenges with PPAP Submissions Even the most skilled teams run into common [PPAP challenges](https://blog.rgbsi.com/top-5-mistakes-in-ppap-submissions-and-fixes): - Misaligned revisions between drawings, FMEAs, and control plans - Unclear ownership of who prepares what, especially when multiple departments are involved - Missing traceability, like unsigned documents or outdated approvals - Customer-specific requests that fall outside standard AIAG guidelines These issues don’t stem from a lack of knowledge but from the complexity of managing it all. A successful PPAP submission isn’t the result of any one tool, system, or checklist: it’s the outcome of all of them working in sync. The PPAP Submission Checklist is designed to work in coordination with your existing workflows by: - Reinforcing collaboration across quality, engineering, and procurement teams - Acting as a guidepost throughout your submission; not just at the finish line - Supporting your QMS and document control systems with a grounded compliance reference - Helping identify and close gaps before they escalate into delays or rework Think of it as a pre-flight checklist for your entire PPAP journey used at every phase to confirm you're on course, aligned, and ready for a smooth takeoff. --- [Download Now: Control Plan Checklist](https://go.rgbsi.com/lp-control-plan-checklist?hsCtaAttrib=186305539613) --- ## Elevate Your PPAP Process with Empower QLM With [Empower QLM](https://www.empowerqlm.com/), RGBSI’s digital quality management platform, teams can manage FMEAs, control plans, and audits in one system: reducing manual tracking and improving traceability. 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