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To provide the most relevant and timely information to our Spanish-speaking peers in the automotive and mobility industries, AIAG has launched two new Spanish e-newsletters!

Ford is re-writing supply chain management! Led by the organization’s Global Director of Supply Chain Strategy & Risk, Jackie Watt, our opening presentation at this year’s Supply Chain + Trade Compliance Summit on November 3^rd will explore Ford’s focus on future initiatives and strategies, including the acceleration of the autonomous vehicle market.

Led by Carlos R. Rodriguez from the Office of Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), our 2-hour virtual “ACE Reporting Demonstration for Export” and “ACE Reporting Demonstration for Import” courses provide you with the skills and knowledge to navigate and take advantage of the ACE Reports tool.

Originally developed for the automotive industry in the 1980s, the Quality Core Tools – i.e., APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC – are the building blocks of an effective quality management system.

With just a few months left in 2022, our end of year courses are filling up fast...but there's still time to secure your spot! Check out the list of linked titles below to learn more, or visit the AIAG Training Store today. 

Developed in response to increased pressure for sustainable manufacturing practices in key areas, our new Water Risk Management document helps industrial facilities with operations that use water identify the "true cost" by tracking its use and associated expenses (e.g., purchasing, treating, heating, disposal).

Developed in collaboration with industry experts from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and molding suppliers, the CQI-30 Special Process: Rubber Processing System Assessment – Mixing & Molding provides a common approach to a rubber mixing and molding management system for automotive production and service part organizations.

As our opening keynote for this year’s Quality Summit, Chris Mailloux brings insights from nearly thirty years of experience with General Motors, spanning back to his initial role in Opel Espana introducing lean manufacturing principles in a high-volume manufacturing facility.

If you are registered for AIAG’s IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference in October, you are eligible for 25% off on an additional training day to bring you up to speed before the conference. This special discount is available for our Monday, October 10, 2022, session of the IMDS Basic Concepts and Application training. Once you’ve registered for this year’s Conference, please contact AIAG Customer Service at 248-358-3003 for more information.

From our annual Quality Summit at the beginning of October, to this year's Supply Chain + Trade Compliance Summit on November 3rd, we're looking forward to a full lineup of AIAG events this fall. Take a quick look at what's next below, and be sure to visit the AIAG Store today to learn more!