January 2025, Release Notes

Ans. The new permission lets authorized users change Closure Requirements within an APQP Project Template. This includes updating approval lists, required documents, and closure-related emails, even if the template is currently in use.

Ans. Only users with Write permissions for APQP Project Templates can access the Modify Closure Requirements feature. Users without write access cannot edit or update closure rules.

Ans. You can enable it under:
Company Profile → Users → Company Role Settings → Permissions → Templates → Modify Closure Requirement

Ans. Users can:

• Edit or update the list of approval stakeholders.

• Add or remove required closure documents.

• Change email recipients or remove email steps related to closure.

These updates customize APQP templates for various customers or project types.

Ans. It offers the ability to adjust gate requirements based on:

- Customer expectations

- Industry standards

- Project complexity

- Internal workflows

This leads to smoother audits, improved consistency, and more precise compliance documentation.

Ans. Milestones now include:

- Serial numbers for easy reference.

- Defined duration in days.

- Predecessor milestone selection to show task dependencies.

This improves project planning and visibility of the critical path.

Ans. Predecessors help teams see which activities rely on each other. This allows for:

• Better scheduling.

• Better assessment of delay impacts.

• Clear mapping of dependencies.

• Improved project forecasting.

Ans. Yes, dependencies help project managers adjust schedules more accurately when a milestone changes or is delayed.

Ans. This feature lets authorized users approve a gate for another user. This helps maintain continuity when stakeholders are unavailable because of travel, leave, or work demands.

Ans. Only users with the new Gate Approval Override permission can approve a gate for other users.

Ans. Users with override permission can:

1. Select the appropriate gate.

2. Choose their own name from the override dropdown.

3. Approve on behalf of the designated approver.

All override actions are recorded in the APQP Project History.

Ans. Yes. All overridden approvals show up in the APQP Project History. This ensures full transparency and readiness for audits.

Ans. The portal now brings together all reports and charts from:

• Engineering (APQP/QMS)

• Sales

• Procurement (SRM/RFQ)

Users can choose and view any chart from one central location.

Ans. It offers a single view of:

• Project performance,

• RFQ activity,

• Supplier metrics,

• Sales insights.

This helps leaders and teams make quicker, data-based decisions.

Ans. The redesigned profile page offers:

- Updated UI layout

- Clearer visibility of certifications

- Supplier audits and ratings

- Capabilities, equipment, and capacity

- Documents and contact information

The new design improves navigation and makes it easier to assess suppliers.

Ans. Buyers now experience:

• A modern layout

• Simpler navigation

• Quicker access to RFQs, suppliers, and sourcing tools

The improved interface cuts down clicks and speeds up decision-making.

Ans. The mobile app now has a dedicated Partners section that includes:

• My Customers

• My Suppliers

• Invited Suppliers

This allows users to manage relationships directly from their phone.

Ans. Users can view:

• Supplier profiles,

• Capability details,

• RFQ interactions,

• Performance history.

It provides sourcing teams with mobile-friendly supplier management.

Ans. This tab displays all the suppliers that buyers have invited for RFQs or sourcing events. It helps track engagement and responses in one location.

Ans. With new permissions, mobile capabilities, and combined dashboards, teams can:

• Share responsibility.

• Maintain approvals during absences.

• Access data faster.

• Manage suppliers more effectively.

These features speed up workflows, increase accuracy, and improve project coordination.