--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (107) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (107) --- [![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/) ## [Delphi’s Jeffrey Richards Will Work on Developing Standards to Improve Supply Chain Processes](https://blog.aiag.org/delphis-jeffrey-richards-will-bring-expertise-to-help-aiag-develop-supply-chain-processes?hsLang=en-us) Dec 07, 2016 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/supply%20chain%20network-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/delphis-jeffrey-richards-will-bring-expertise-to-help-aiag-develop-supply-chain-processes?hsLang=en-us) As one of AIAG’s recently appointed board members, Dr. Jeffrey Richards, global director production control, logistics, and supplier quality for Delphi, says he will work on developing standards to improve the quality and performance of supply chain processes. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/delphis-jeffrey-richards-will-bring-expertise-to-help-aiag-develop-supply-chain-processes?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Be Prepared for the IATF 16949 Transition](https://blog.aiag.org/be-prepared-iatf16949-transition-whitepaper?hsLang=en-us) Dec 07, 2016 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/AIAG-Whitepaper-blog1.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/be-prepared-iatf16949-transition-whitepaper?hsLang=en-us) You have a great management staff committed to the highest quality standards, but September 2018 isn’t that far away. Is everyone on your team ready for the IATF 16949 transition? If not, we can help. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/be-prepared-iatf16949-transition-whitepaper?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG Provides Free Tool for Suppliers Transitioning to IATF 16949](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-provides-free-tool-for-suppliers-transitioning-to-iatf-16949?hsLang=en-us) Nov 14, 2016 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/robot%20welding-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-provides-free-tool-for-suppliers-transitioning-to-iatf-16949?hsLang=en-us) AIAG is offering a free tool to help suppliers transition to IATF 16949. The tool can be used to perform an organizational gap analysis against IATF 16949 to identify differences that need to be addressed to ensure the supplier’s quality management system meets all the new requirements. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-provides-free-tool-for-suppliers-transitioning-to-iatf-16949?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Still Time to Register for AIAG's November 15th Customs Town Hall](https://blog.aiag.org/still-time-to-register-for-aiag-november-15th-customs-town-hall?hsLang=en-us) Nov 02, 2016 [![ambassador bridge dusk-blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/ambassador%20bridge%20dusk-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/still-time-to-register-for-aiag-november-15th-customs-town-hall?hsLang=en-us) Network with and learn from international automotive experts during this popular gathering of importers, exporters, and customs service providers. Scheduled for November 15, 2016, at the Laurel Manor Banquet and Conference Center in Livonia, Michigan, participants in the AIAG Customs Town Hall will discuss new and ongoing programs that impact customs clearance and cost.   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/still-time-to-register-for-aiag-november-15th-customs-town-hall?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Data-Driven Alerts for Quality](https://blog.aiag.org/data-driven-alerts-for-quality?hsLang=en-us) Oct 28, 2016 [![data graphs blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/data%20graphs%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/data-driven-alerts-for-quality?hsLang=en-us) Quality issues in the field need to be identified and resolved quickly, to contain costs and also to maintain end-consumer satisfaction. Data-driven techniques are the most effective and efficient means to identify such issues rapidly because they provide an inexpensive, centralized solution, without the need to ship physical parts or have analysts travel. Quality issues may be found and tracked semi-automatically by setting up and interpreting appropriate alerts. Early notifications involve inherently complex methods to avoid false alarms while not missing important real issues. With experience and experimentation, combined with the means to set alerts on diverse data sources, useful early quality alerts are feasible. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/data-driven-alerts-for-quality?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG Offers New Warranty Training Classes](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-offers-new-warranty-training-classes?hsLang=en-us) Oct 28, 2016 [![car in hands-blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/car%20in%20hands-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-offers-new-warranty-training-classes?hsLang=en-us) **Introduction to Automotive Warranty Training** This is an introductory course designed to give the attendee a basic understanding of warranty, warranty-related terminology, and how warranty applies to the automotive industry and the supply chain. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-offers-new-warranty-training-classes?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [What's Next for IMDS?](https://blog.aiag.org/whats-next-for-imds?hsLang=en-us) Oct 19, 2016 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/chemicals_on_truck-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/whats-next-for-imds?hsLang=en-us) In the September 2016 AIAG eNewsletter, we looked at the evolution of IMDS up to now. This month, we focus on IMDS Release 11.0, scheduled for production release in November 2016, which includes Chemistry Manager. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/whats-next-for-imds?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Ready for the New GRI Standards?](https://blog.aiag.org/ready-for-the-new-gri-standards?hsLang=en-us) Oct 18, 2016 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/sustainable_world-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/ready-for-the-new-gri-standards?hsLang=en-us) The future of reporting is almost here! Mark the date in your calendar: GRI Standards will officially launch on October 19, 2016. This follows the approval of the draft GRI Standards by the Global Sustainability Standards Board in late August, and the recent confirmation by the Due Process Oversight Committee (DPOC) that [due process](https://www.globalreporting.org/resourcelibrary/Due-Process-Protocol-2015.pdf) for developing the GRI Standards was followed.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/ready-for-the-new-gri-standards?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Less than 10 Seats Open in Weeklong Executive Seminar on Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Management](https://blog.aiag.org/less-than-10-seats-open-in-weeklong-executive-seminar-on-global-purchasing-and-supply-chain-management?hsLang=en-us) Oct 05, 2016 [![meeting-blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/meeting-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/less-than-10-seats-open-in-weeklong-executive-seminar-on-global-purchasing-and-supply-chain-management?hsLang=en-us) Automotive professionals interested in a deep-dive into complex automotive supply chain issues are encouraged to attend a one-week, automotive-industry focused, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Seminar, October 31-November 4, 2016 at The Renaissance Center in Detroit. Sponsored collaboratively by AIAG and Wayne State University, this unique professional development opportunity has less than 10 open seats remaining. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/less-than-10-seats-open-in-weeklong-executive-seminar-on-global-purchasing-and-supply-chain-management?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [IMDS Through the Years](https://blog.aiag.org/imds-through-the-years?hsLang=en-us) Sep 21, 2016 [![workers_at_chemical_plant-blog.jpg](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/workers_at_chemical_plant-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/imds-through-the-years?hsLang=en-us) In 1999, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (then EDS) collaborated with European Union (EU) car manufacturers to create a material data exchange system that would penetrate throughout the supply chain. The first release of the International Material Data System (IMDS) was in 2000, and corresponded with ratification of the EU End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) directive legislation. By 2001, HPE was extending IMDS into the United States and beginning its long relationship with the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG).  By 2002, IMDS was extended into Korea and Japan and was quickly adopted in Japan as one of two automotive standards. IMDS is now used worldwide, in nine languages, by virtually all global automotive OEMs and suppliers, with over 400,000 users from more than 150,000 companies. 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