Staying ahead of evolving customs and security requirements is critical for automotive importers and their supply chain partners. In a significant endorsement of industry collaboration and innovation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has named the AIAG CTPAT/AEO – Supply Chain Security Management Program an official best practice for meeting CTPAT/AEO requirements.

Automotive Supply Chain Prophets – Must-Listen Episode

Curious about the future of secure, seamless data sharing in the automotive industry? In the latest episode of the Automotive Supply Chain Prophets podcast — co-hosted and sponsored by AIAG — Chief Transformation Officer Kevin Piotrowski joins the conversation to unpack Catena-X: the collaborative network that’s redefining how the industry connects, shares, and thrives.

Stay informed and compliant with AIAG’s growing library of customs and trade tools, trainings, and webinars — designed to support your team through regulatory shifts, tariff policy changes, and global trade program updates.

At AIAG, we believe that continuous learning is key to driving automotive excellence and getting ahead of industry shifts — but staying informed isn't always easy.

Get expert guidance on managing bulk materials and catalog items that become safety-critical in components (e.g., batteries, bulk components, and seals) with our new, industry-developed Safety Critical Bulk Material/Catalog Item Management Guideline (CQI-37).

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.