On November 7th, AIAG will gather industry professionals at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan, for our first in-person North American Customs and Trade Town Hall in years. Over 200 automotive professionals will hear from top-rated government speakers on everything from USMCA relations and CTPAT to export modernization, forced labor, and more.

We’re excited to announce that our ACE Export/Import Reporting Demonstrations training is now available in a convenient virtual format, making it accessible for everyone, anywhere. Join us online to experience the same in-depth, hands-on demonstrations of ACE reporting processes, with the added flexibility to attend from your location. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and stay compliant with ease—register today!

Are you ready to dive into the hot topic of fair trade and how it impacts your business? Join us at the 2024 North American Customs and Trade Town Hall on November 7, 2024, in Livonia, Michigan for an exclusive opportunity to explore this and more with industry experts.

Finish the year strong and set yourself up for success in 2024 with our December training classes! This is your last chance to sharpen your skills and boost your expertise before the new year. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge in critical areas or gain new certifications, our December sessions offer top-tier training to help you stay ahead in the industry.

The Spanish webinar recording of “IMDS as a Compliance Tool” is now available to watch for those who missed it live. Evandro Francischetti, IMDS Mexico trainer from RSJ Technical Consulting, partnered with AIAG to discuss how IMDS, the current automotive tool, is used to track materials contained in our products in a session on April 4, 2024. As a requirement through PPAP, having a proper understanding of and training on IMDS leads to good-quality data submissions.

As we near the end of 2024, it's a great time to gear up for year-end professional growth. With training on PPAP, IATF 16949, APQP, and more, check out the upcoming December training sessions and secure your spot today!

Early registration (and pricing) ends in a few days...register by 10/14 to get our best rate for this year's North American Customs and Trade Town Hall! 

The automotive industry is at a pivotal moment. With increasing regulatory demands and a stronger focus on sustainability, companies must ensure they are ahead of the curve in areas such as product compliance, material data management, and carbon footprint reduction. To address these critical challenges, AIAG is proud to host the Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference from October 15–16, 2024 at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan. Join us in person or online!

Dave Corn is executive vice president of Comstock and Holt and started his drawback career in 2011. He serves as co-lead for the trade in the Trade Support Network’s Drawback Working Group, leading efforts to build and transform the duty drawback program through changes to policy, business rules, regulations, and statutes. Corn also serves as the co-chair for AAEI’s Drawback and Duty Deferral Committee, as the vice chair for the NCBFAA’s Drawback Subcommittee, and represents the New York/New Jersey region as a member of the board to the NCBFAA.