As global trade regulations grow more complex, understanding key tariffs, regulatory frameworks, and customs compliance challenges is more essential than ever — which is where our new, exclusive Automotive Trade Compliance Masterclass comes in.

Facing mounting pressure from regulators, customers, and stakeholders? Get the insights you need to navigate the evolving landscape of responsible materials — including conflict minerals and related templates — at the AIAG Responsible Materials Conference. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST on September 10, 2025, at AIAG Headquarters in Southfield, MI. Registration is now open.

Starting September 2025, six leading OEMs — Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Stellantis, and Toyota — will begin requesting supplier submissions using the AIAG Due Diligence Reporting Template (DDRT), now in its second edition.

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

Where should you look for the data for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) content? Where is PFAS in the materials, and why is PFAS being used in those materials to get it identified and reported in IMDS? The session “Understanding and Locating PFAS in IMDS” at the 2024 Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference addressed this important topic.

Poka Yoke is Back! Don’t miss your chance to attend Poka Yoke (Mistake Proofing) for Zero Defects on July 25 – a newly re-added, live virtual training focused on building zero-defect strategies in industrial applications. This one-day session explores practical Poka Yoke methods you can apply immediately to improve quality and reduce risk.

Staying competitive in today’s industry means staying ahead of emerging quality challenges — and this year’s Quality Summit is designed to help you do just that.

As the Americas Regional Lead for Quality and Warranty with the Bosch BBM Sales Organization, Todd Peterson — the newest member of AIAG’s Quality Steering Committee (QSC) — brings three decades of automotive experience and a supplier-specific perspective to industry challenges and collaborative customer solutions.

Thank you to everyone who joined us June 11th at the annual AIAG Charity Golf Outing in support of Camp Quality! With 16½ foursomes and the collective generosity of our members, we raised over $7,000 to help Camp Quality deliver hope and unforgettable experiences to children facing cancer.

With more than 26 years of dedicated experience in the automotive industry, Marcos Basile Teixeira brings a unique global perspective and multidisciplinary expertise to the AIAG Quality Steering Committee (QSC).

Curious how manufacturing organizations across sectors are addressing global challenges including labor shortages, safety events, recalls, supplier quality, and the advent of AI?