Powering Performance

As the AIAG Quality Team continues to prepare for this year’s annual summit on October 5-6, we’re excited to share the news that Kaplan Mobray – an award-winning author and dynamic, inspirational business speaker – will be joining us as the event’s closing keynote speaker.

With more than two dozen courses and exams scheduled this April and May, we’ve got your spring training needs covered!

The CQI-11 Plating System Assessment was created to help automotive suppliers develop a plating management system based on industry best practices. Now in its third edition, the Plating System Assessment emphasizes defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain.

AIAG’s Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA) experienced a monumental year in 2021 – a year that included preparation of a new CTSA language, a change in FMEA focus, and an organization using the CTSA to drive Core Tools competency and employee training plans. 

Mike Sturgeon, executive director of ECG – The Association of European Vehicle Logistics, says that the combination of the ongoing war in Ukraine — coupled with the semi-conductor and other part shortages, exploding fuel prices, and inflation — are bringing automotive production to a stop in many places around the world.

AIAG recently participated in the Mexico Supplier Day in Puebla, Mexico, giving a presentation on AIAG’s Supply Chain Security Program, which addresses not only CTPAT, but also Mexico’s OEA program and others. Hosted by CANACINTRA Puebla y CLAUZ Automotriz Puebla on March 24, 2022, the event brings together OEMs and auto parts suppliers as well as representatives from the metalworking and plastic sectors. The purpose is to generate collaborations and networking opportunities between the participating companies. 

As our industry continues to evolve and expand, it’s become more critical than ever for companies to establish comprehensive human rights due diligence. Along with a growing, global demand to uncover all human rights abuses within the supply chain, recent and emerging legislation in both the U.S. and EU has also increased – further emphasizing the necessity of identifying and addressing these violations.

Good news: You didn’t miss it! Owning Your Career and Knowing Your Value in a Changing Environment” has been rescheduled from April 13^th to April 27^th.  

Featuring Dana Inc.’s Vice President of Global Quality Lonnie Holmquist — a dedicated, results-oriented professional with more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry — this webinar will explore being intentional, knowing your value, and owning your career in our ever-changing world.

Focusing on industry challenges and opportunities regarding today’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns, this year’s summit offers both basic awareness for those who are new to these issues, along with in-depth insights for more experienced professionals.

Ready to see what’s on our training schedule for April? Check out the following list for a comprehensive look at what’s coming soon – and be sure to click the course links to learn more!