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It’s that time again! Our 10^th annual WSU/AIAG Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management program is fast approaching – here’s what you need to know.

The German government’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, which addresses human rights in the supply chain, went into force on January 1, 2023.

The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights are a set of guidelines for states and companies to prevent, address, and remedy human rights abuses committed in business operations. They were proposed by UN Special Representative on Business and Human Rights John Ruggie and endorsed by the UN Human Rights Council in June 2011. In the same resolution, the UN Human Rights Council established the UN Working Group on business & human rights.

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

Presented by Fred Coe (Global EDI, B2B manager, GM), Terry Onica (director, Automotive, QAD Inc.), and Jerry Czernel, CPIM (senior project manager, AIM Computer Solutions), our January 26^th FAE event will focus on Supply Chain Careers in EDI and B2B Communications — the Lifeblood of the Automotive Industry.

Moving into 2023, we’re excited to announce a new addition to the AIAG Quality Steering Committee (QSC) – Freudenberg’s Director of Corporate Quality, Kim Stewart.

While the base principles of Quality and quality management systems aren’t changing, electrification and other new technologies continue to shape the future of mobility – making it more critical than ever to harness the power of new technology.

With January well under way and February just around the corner, we're looking ahead to a full lineup of sessions in the coming weeks – including nearly two dozen Quality courses in March alone! 

Be sure to check out upcoming options below, and click the linked titles to learn more. 

In December 2021, we announced Joe Beyer – NXP Semiconductors’ internal/registrar audit director – as the newest member of the AIAG Quality Steering Committee (QSC). Today, just over a year later, we’re excited to share another update as Joe takes on new challenges as the committee’s co-chair.

The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act went into effect on January 1, 2023, to help address human rights in the supply chain.