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Both enforcement agencies and consumers increasingly are focused on manufacturers’ supply chains. Human rights enforcement frameworks increasingly have real teeth. Both the United States and the European Union either have, or are in the process of adopting, real enforcement mechanisms to protect against the importation of goods made using forced labor.

Created by AIAG's industry work groups, our new FVL publications address battery electric and connected vehicles, along with transportation damage handling and haul-away transportation KPIs.

Scheduled for November 15^th – with our USMCA Content Reporting - 1 Day course, and ACE Reporting Demonstrations for Export/Import* the day before and after, respectively – our 2023 event will explore, "Agility: Navigating Our Same Supply Chain Toward a New Playing Field." 

A recent ruling by U.S. Customs and Border Protection suggests that the agency may be broadening the scope of its enforcement of the prohibition on imports made with forced labor or at least imposing a higher standard of evidence for releasing shipments suspected of violating that prohibition.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed increased vehicle emission standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles starting with model years 2027. These proposed emission cutbacks have ramifications for a wide swath of industry – but especially for manufacturers and supply chain professionals. In this article, we will explore the goals of this proposal, its challenges and benefits to manufacturing, and how people in the field can prepare for stricter emissions requirements.

When Tonya Vanover attended her first AIAG event several years ago, she never imagined she would one day work for the organization. As AIAG’s new program manager for sustainable supply chain logistics, Vanover brings a unique perspective to the role because she has worked as an OEM and on the supplier side. Prior to accepting this position with AIAG, Vanover was senior buyer — global purchasing and supply chain for General Motors.

Connected vehicles communicate critical information using onboard sensors and internet connectivity to share data on their location, condition, and more. This information not only helps track the vehicle in transit from plant to dealership – vehicle data can indicate tire pressure, state of battery charge, and more. This enables transit partners to proactively identify issues and prepare solutions to maintain vehicle schedules.

Customs. The Fighting Trade Cheats Act (S. 805, introduced March 15 by Sens. Brown, D-Ohio, and Tillis, R-N.C.) would increase civil penalties (including monetary penalties and bans on importing) for, and improve enforcement with respect to, fraud and gross negligence under 19 USC 1592. The two senators said this bill would allow private companies to sue foreign producers.

The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA) was the first law since the Department of Homeland Security's inception in 2003 to grant U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) comprehensive authority to ensure a fair and competitive trade environment.