--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (111) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (111) --- [![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/) ## [New FVL Oversight Committee to Guide AIAG Initiatives and Activities](https://blog.aiag.org/new-fvl-oversight-committee-to-guide-aiag-initiatives-and-activities?hsLang=en-us) Dec 02, 2015 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/car_transporter-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-fvl-oversight-committee-to-guide-aiag-initiatives-and-activities?hsLang=en-us) AIAG is establishing a Finished Vehicle Logistics Oversight Committee to provide FVL representation to the auto industry and those involved in the material handling of automotive vehicles. The FVL Oversight Committee will report directly to AIAG’s Supply Chain Steering Committee. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-fvl-oversight-committee-to-guide-aiag-initiatives-and-activities?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [TPP Automotive Origin Rules: The New Rules of the Road](https://blog.aiag.org/tpp-automotive-origin-rules-the-new-rules-of-the-road?hsLang=en-us) Dec 02, 2015 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/trucks_on_highway-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/tpp-automotive-origin-rules-the-new-rules-of-the-road?hsLang=en-us) To prepare for the new Trans-Pacific Partnership, North American automotive executives should start thinking about how to approach and analyze the TPP rules of origin issues in the context of other competitive issues currently on their plate. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/tpp-automotive-origin-rules-the-new-rules-of-the-road?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Yazaki’s Ryan Jenner: AIAG Volunteers Help Stem Conflicts in DRC Regions](https://blog.aiag.org/yazakis-ryan-jenner-aiag-volunteers-help-stem-conflicts-in-drc-regions?hsLang=en-us) Nov 12, 2015 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/metal_smelter-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/yazakis-ryan-jenner-aiag-volunteers-help-stem-conflicts-in-drc-regions?hsLang=en-us) The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) recently issued a call-for-action to all companies within the automotive supply chain to become fully engaged in Conflict Minerals reporting. “Your participation is critical if the industry is to achieve a transparent, conflict-free mineral supply chain, and this means supporting not only your direct customers’ requirements, but also ensuring your company’s compliance with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) conflict mineral’s rule, as applicable,” says the invitation. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/yazakis-ryan-jenner-aiag-volunteers-help-stem-conflicts-in-drc-regions?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Dept. of State’s Eileen Kane: What You Need to Know to Manage Conflict Minerals Reporting](https://blog.aiag.org/what-you-need-to-know-to-manage-conflict-minerals-reporting-successfully?hsLang=en-us) Nov 12, 2015 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/metal_factory_smelter-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/what-you-need-to-know-to-manage-conflict-minerals-reporting-successfully?hsLang=en-us) On August 4, 2015, AIAG’s Conflict Minerals Briefing IV provided a greater understanding of the drivers that shape the automotive industry's due diligence for compliance with conflict minerals reporting requirements, including updates on U.S. and European legislation. A presentation titled “The Future of Global Conflict Minerals Reporting” featured Eileen H. Kane, U.S. Department of State; Michael Rohwer, CFSI; and Jennifer Guest, TetraTech. The trio shared global updates on conflict minerals requirements in Europe and China with an attentive audience. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/what-you-need-to-know-to-manage-conflict-minerals-reporting-successfully?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [How to Justify a Software Purchase — Step by Step](https://blog.aiag.org/how-to-justify-a-software-purchase-step-by-step?hsLang=en-us) Nov 04, 2015 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/software_update-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/how-to-justify-a-software-purchase-step-by-step?hsLang=en-us) I recently participated in a discussion panel that was part of the AIAG Quality Summit in Novi, Michigan, September 22-23, 2015. The topic focused on software for quality in manufacturing. The panel included vendors offering software for quality improvement and quality management systems. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/how-to-justify-a-software-purchase-step-by-step?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Leveraging Risk Assessment in the Automotive Supply Chain](https://blog.aiag.org/leveraging-risk-assessment-in-the-automotive-supply-chain?hsLang=en-us) Oct 29, 2015 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/warehouse_shelves_yellow-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/leveraging-risk-assessment-in-the-automotive-supply-chain?hsLang=en-us) A wide range of business-critical risks face today’s automotive supplier. Typical risks include material shortages, catastrophic property losses, supply chain interruptions, IT failures, and more. For Tier One suppliers, the lack of transparency and control among sub-suppliers adds to their risk equation. Smart planning is imperative, especially as the globalization of automotive supply processes increases. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/leveraging-risk-assessment-in-the-automotive-supply-chain?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New Resource for GHS Compliance Released](https://blog.aiag.org/new-resource-for-ghs-compliance-released?hsLang=en-us) Oct 14, 2015 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/flammable_sign-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-resource-for-ghs-compliance-released?hsLang=en-us) AIAG’s Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Work Group has joined forces with the internship program at Purdue-Calumet University to create an easy-to-use reference document for chemical manufacturers, mixture companies/blenders, and distributers who must comply with the update requirements of OSHA HCS 2012. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-resource-for-ghs-compliance-released?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Regulatory Obligations Impact Supplier Relationships: Commonalities and Strategies](https://blog.aiag.org/regulatory-obligations-impact-supplier-relationships-commonalities-and-strategies?hsLang=en-us) Oct 14, 2015 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/due_diligence-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/regulatory-obligations-impact-supplier-relationships-commonalities-and-strategies?hsLang=en-us) Companies’ supply chains are increasingly affected by new laws in the U.S. and Europe that address not only materials, but also due diligence policies and practices. Many also require a manufacturer to impose requirements on its suppliers. They impact your relationship with your supplier network, and require both supplier engagement and verification. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/regulatory-obligations-impact-supplier-relationships-commonalities-and-strategies?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [The Autopsy Process — a Benchmark in Problem Solving](https://blog.aiag.org/the-autopsy-process-a-benchmark-in-problem-solving?hsLang=en-us) Oct 07, 2015 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/leadership-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/the-autopsy-process-a-benchmark-in-problem-solving?hsLang=en-us) AIAG’s [Effective Problem Solving Leader Guide (CQI-21)](http://www.aiag.org/products/products-list/product-details?ProductCode=CQI-21) helps companies get on the path leading to problem prevention. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/the-autopsy-process-a-benchmark-in-problem-solving?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Supply Security Assessment Streamlines C-TPAT Compliance with Standardized Reporting Approach](https://blog.aiag.org/supply-security-assessment-streamlines-c-tpat-compliance-with-standardized-reporting-approach?hsLang=en-us) Sep 23, 2015 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/car-transport-on-boat-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/supply-security-assessment-streamlines-c-tpat-compliance-with-standardized-reporting-approach?hsLang=en-us) AIAG’s Supply Safe Program, hailed as the “next evolution in border security,” reduces redundancy and strengthens security through an united industry effort. 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