--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (100) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (100) --- [![White AIAG Logo - Uniting Minds.Elevating Standards.](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hubfs/White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png?width=254&height=76&name=White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png)](http://www.aiag.org/) ## [AIAG’s Supply Chain 2025 Survey Project is in the Works](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-supply-chain-2025-survey-project-is-in-the-works?hsLang=en-us) Aug 10, 2018 [![survey snapshot-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/survey%20snapshot-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-supply-chain-2025-survey-project-is-in-the-works?hsLang=en-us) It’s official…AIAG has kicked off the Supply Chain 2025 industry survey project in partnership with Thomson Reuters! Beginning with interview-based discussions in Asia, followed by interviews in Europe and North America, the goal of this collaborative and far-reaching survey effort is to better understand “top of mind” concerns and subsequently areas of future strategic focus for industry leaders in different regions. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-supply-chain-2025-survey-project-is-in-the-works?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Don’t Miss These Supply Chain Events!](https://blog.aiag.org/dont-miss-these-supply-chain-events?hsLang=en-us) Aug 10, 2018 [![charleston drawing-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/charleston%20drawing-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/dont-miss-these-supply-chain-events?hsLang=en-us) The second annual [AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain and Quality Conference](http://bit.ly/SupplyChainQualityConference) kicks off in less than one month – have you reserved your seat yet? If not, now’s the time to take a second look at this unique event taking place in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina! Read on for three great reasons you won’t want to miss out:   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/dont-miss-these-supply-chain-events?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Under the Magnifying Glass: Supply Chain Publications](https://blog.aiag.org/under-the-magnifying-glass-supply-chain-publications?hsLang=en-us) Aug 10, 2018 [![books under magnifying glass-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/books%20under%20magnifying%20glass-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/under-the-magnifying-glass-supply-chain-publications?hsLang=en-us) Several of AIAG’s established Supply Chain documents are being revised! The Intercontinental Pallet and Carton Standard (RC-12), and the Basics of Export Compliance publication (TC-7) are both in the final revision phase to ensure the information provided is as up-to-date and relevant as possible. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/under-the-magnifying-glass-supply-chain-publications?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Conestoga College Supply Chain Excellence Symposium 2018](https://blog.aiag.org/conestoga-college-supply-chain-excellence-symposium-2018?hsLang=en-us) Aug 10, 2018 [![phone and supply chain-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/phone%20and%20supply%20chain-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/conestoga-college-supply-chain-excellence-symposium-2018?hsLang=en-us) Industry event alert! Located just a few hours outside of Metro Detroit (in Ontario, Canada), Conestoga College is hosting a [Supply Chain Excellence Symposium](https://www.conestogacommunity.ca/supply-chain-excellence-symposium-2018) on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Read on for more details, as a well as a special note from the director of the Magna Centre for Supply Chain Excellence at Conestoga College! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/conestoga-college-supply-chain-excellence-symposium-2018?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [FREE Conflict Minerals Web Training Videos Now Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/free-conflict-minerals-web-training-videos-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Jul 30, 2018 [![gold in hand-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/gold%20in%20hand-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/free-conflict-minerals-web-training-videos-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Whether you’re new to the issue, or the go-to person in your organization for conflict minerals reporting, [AIAG’s new web training videos](http://www.aiag.org/corporate-responsibility/social/conflict-minerals-informational-modules/)\* are for you! (Senior managers, managers, engineers, and quality and purchasing professionals will also find value in this content, which includes basic introductory information as well as more advanced details.) [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/free-conflict-minerals-web-training-videos-now-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Collaboration: How Business Must Lead to Achieve Sustainable Development](https://blog.aiag.org/collaboration-how-business-must-lead-to-achieve-sustainable-development?hsLang=en-us) Jul 25, 2018 [![teamwork gears-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/teamwork%20gears-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/collaboration-how-business-must-lead-to-achieve-sustainable-development?hsLang=en-us) How does business lead? When we think of leadership, we often think of a single, iconic leader. We celebrate leading companies for their bold actions on sustainability risks and opportunities; yet one of the most important ways business leads is through collaboration. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/collaboration-how-business-must-lead-to-achieve-sustainable-development?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Wayne State's supply chain program ranked among top 25 in the country](https://blog.aiag.org/wayne-states-supply-chain-program-ranked-among-top-25-in-the-country?hsLang=en-us) Jul 24, 2018 [![Mike Ilitch School of Business Conceptual Rendering](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/Mike%20Ilitch%20School%20of%20Business%20Conceptual%20Rendering.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/wayne-states-supply-chain-program-ranked-among-top-25-in-the-country?hsLang=en-us) Congratulations, Wayne State! Gartner recently ranked the university's global supply chain management degree program among the top 25 in the nation -- a testament to the exceptional work they've been doing to educate and train the next generation of supply chain management professionals.  AIAG is proud to support WSU's achievements in this area, and plans to continue to partner with the university to offer the WSU/AIAG Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, and to conduct research as part of the Global Automotive Purchasing and Supply Chain Partnership (GAPSCN).  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/wayne-states-supply-chain-program-ranked-among-top-25-in-the-country?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Returnable Container Data Mapping Project Update](https://blog.aiag.org/returnable-container-data-mapping-project-update?hsLang=en-us) Jul 12, 2018 [![container mapping-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/container%20mapping-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/returnable-container-data-mapping-project-update?hsLang=en-us) The automotive supply chain has been steadily plagued by the issue of effectively tracking and mitigating loss on returnable transport items (i.e. returnable racks and containers). While this is certainly not a *new* pain point, multiple AIAG member companies – including a number of OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and logistics service providers – have assembled to tackle this issue in new ways, utilizing cutting edge RFID technology and standardized process flows!  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/returnable-container-data-mapping-project-update?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG is Moving!](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-is-moving?hsLang=en-us) Jun 27, 2018 [![moving-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/moving-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-is-moving?hsLang=en-us) If you haven’t heard the news yet, the title says it all: *we’re moving!* As of Monday, July 9, 2018, we will be fully operational in our new building, just down the road from current AIAG headquarters. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-is-moving?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG Core Tool Software (CTS) Project Status](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-core-tool-software-cts-project-status?hsLang=en-us) Jun 14, 2018 [![hands typing-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/hands%20typing-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-core-tool-software-cts-project-status?hsLang=en-us) The AIAG Core Tool Software (CTS) Project is making great progress with the help of several dedicated volunteers. The project team is focused on improving the former XLS based Core Tools Software Disc with an “Excel like” front end supported by a robust database backend. 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