Perspectives on APQP4Wind - OEM Insights

This video focuses on the OEM - a pivotal role that bridges the gap between suppliers, developers, and end users. In the interview, Henning Bach Jokumsen, Head of Global Quality Assurance and Control from Vestas, and Eva Rutkowski, Corporate Vice President of Quality & HSE Techonology from Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, discuss how APQP4Wind is redefining quality assurance and operational excellence for original equipment manufacturers in the wind sector.

Welcome to Perspectives on APQP4Wind. While other episodes in the series have explored the perspectives of utilities and suppliers, this discussion zeroes in on the unique responsibilities and opportunities faced by those who design, engineer, and bring advanced turbine technologies to market.

Drawing on their extensive experience in quality leadership, Henning Bach Jokumsen and Eva Rutkowski provide a candid look at how a unified approach to quality is enabling OEMs to drive innovation, strengthen supplier relationships, and deliver reliable wind energy solutions on a global scale. They illustrate how APQP4Wind serves as a shared framework, fostering alignment not only within their own organizations but also across a diverse and international supply chain.

Throughout the interview, viewers will gain insight into the practical benefits of embedding APQP4Wind into every stage of product development. The two guests emphasize that adopting APQP4Wind is not merely about meeting industry standards - it’s about cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, reducing inefficiencies, and ensuring that every turbine delivered meets the highest expectations for quality and performance.

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