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Have you taken advantage of our Industry Restart Package for Quality yet? If not, now's the time! As we continue to support the global automotive industry through all phases of its recovery, our in-language Core Tools Self-Assessment, select Core Tools eLearning, and all Core Tools eDocuments remain free to the entire industry through the end of 2020. 

Join us next Thursday – November 5, 2020 – as we come together to explore this year’s Supply Chain Summit theme: “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years? Understanding the Future of Supply Chain.”

At the 2020 AIAG Virtual Customs Town Hall on November 4^th, Manuel A. Garza, Jr., director, CTPAT U.S. Customs & Border Protection, will provide an insider look on the first major update to the Minimum Security Criteria (MSC) in the CTPAT program’s history.

AIAG’s new USMCA Content Reporting course – the only industry-endorsed training of its kind – was developed by a highly qualified group of volunteers from numerous OEMs, heavy truck manufacturers, and Tier 1 suppliers, along with guidance from trusted trade compliance experts.

Adient’s Suzanne Yesta: ‘AIAG Volunteering Has Made Me a Better Resource for My Company’

Suzanne Yesta is a licensed customs broker with over 25 years of experience in customs and international trade compliance roles — and an active member of AIAG. She has held positions with freight companies and customs consulting firms as well as operational and managerial roles with global automotive companies, including Yazaki North America and Freudenberg North America.

Have you spotted our newest Live Virtual Training options at the AIAG Store? In addition to courses focusing on everything from the Quality Core Tools and IATF 16949:2016 to IMDS and the new USMCA, we’ve now expanded our online offerings to include two additional courses:  Automotive Warranty Management – An Introduction, and Automotive Warranty Assessment Training.

The Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) supports France and Sweden’s proposal to restrict the use of skin sensitizing substances in clothing, footwear, and other articles with similar skin contact. If adopted, the restriction will prevent many people from developing new skin allergies while also relieving the symptoms of many of those who already have them. This is expected to result in health benefits equivalent to at least €708 million per year.

In October 2020, AIAG will add a ‘Read Only’ user access level to its CTS Software user profile settings. A Read Only user will be able to view – but not create or edit – CTS content.

Join us October 21-22 for this year's virtual Quality Summit! This two day virtual event will kick off with an industry keynote presentation followed by several OEM QMS CSR updates.

As the industry continues to work toward a full recovery, AIAG has been diligently working to add online, Live Virtual Trainings to meet the needs of the automotive industry. One of these offerings, the AIAG IATF 16949:2016 Supplier Audit Certificate – Renewal, is now available as an online proctored exam.