Powering Performance

AIAG’s Corporate Responsibility team extends a heartfelt “thank you” to each and every one of our volunteers for another successful year. We offer a special thanks to those who gave so freely of their energy, resources, experience, and expertise in 2024.

The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) is planning a Trivalent Chromium Coatings Transition Virtual Webinar with AIAG on March 18, 2025. The online panel discussion and update will focus on key industry and regulatory developments in the transition from hexavalent to trivalent chromium coatings in the automotive supply chain.

As two trends—EV impact and embedded software—became a regular topic of discussion in the AIAG Quality Steering Committee (QSC), it was clear that various software (SW) approval processes were materializing with variation across the spectrum. If this continued, the industry would end up with dozens of SW approval processes to manage costing time and money. The question arose…we have a wildly successful production part approval process (PPAP) in the industry; why don’t we have that for software? A work group of some of the brightest minds was formed to address the need.

Unsure of your plan for implementing the new APQP and Control Plan? Take advantage of a 20% discount on our last APQP & Control Plan Fundamentals session of the year to stay ahead of industry changes!

Get the right blend of practical and theoretical knowledge — from a unique team of industry and academic experts — at our 12th annual 2025 Automotive Supply Chain Immersion Program, kicking off February 27! With instructors from OEMs, tier 1 suppliers, AIAG, and Wayne State University, this one-of-a-kind training supports developing professionals with a deep dive into purchasing and supply chain management.

Nearly 250 AIAG members and professionals from the trade and customs community gathered at AIAG’s North American Customs and Trade Town Hall on November 6, 2024. Held at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan, the event marked AIAG’s first in-person Customs and Trade Town Hall in several years.

AIAG would like to thank all the volunteers who participated in its customs and trade initiatives over the past year.

As the automotive industry continues to contend with the complexities of global supply chains, the need for standardized approaches to manage compliance and uphold human rights has never been more critical. In response, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) is proud to announce the launch of our new Forced Labor Due Diligence Program, developed in collaboration with leading OEMs, including Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Stellantis, and Toyota.

This is part of our series recapping sessions from the 2024 Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference.

What should you know about product carbon footprint (PCF) today? A session at the 2024 Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference titled “PCF: Big Picture and Small Steps” covered several key points. Bing Xu, PhD, director of business innovation at iPoint Inc., gave the presentation. Here are some highlights.