--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (114) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (114) --- [![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/) ## [Helpful Documents in the APQP Process](https://blog.aiag.org/helpful-documents-in-the-apqp-process?hsLang=en-us) Oct 14, 2014 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hub/385656/file-1682877322.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/helpful-documents-in-the-apqp-process?hsLang=en-us) Once a supplier is awarded business, it is time for the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) phase to begin between the supplier and customer. Typical parts of this process are definition of scope, feasibility, process design and development, product and process validation, feedback and assessment, and control plan methodology. These aspects are pulled from the AIAG Advanced Product Quality Control Plan reference manual. This manual also identifies which pieces of APQP applies to the different types of suppliers and gives plan templates. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/helpful-documents-in-the-apqp-process?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [9 Minimum Quality Requirements for a Supplier](https://blog.aiag.org/9-minimum-quality-requirements-for-a-supplier?hsLang=en-us) Oct 07, 2014 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hub/385656/file-1679500634.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/9-minimum-quality-requirements-for-a-supplier?hsLang=en-us) Made it through the pre-selection phase, great, but now what? Duringthe Selection phase customer organizations will consider the different bids submitted and perform a number of evaluations. One of these evaluations is of quality requirements. Are you able to meet all of these minimum requirements? [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/9-minimum-quality-requirements-for-a-supplier?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [5 Tips for a Top Notch Bid List](https://blog.aiag.org/5-tips-for-a-top-notch-bid-list?hsLang=en-us) Sep 30, 2014 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hub/385656/file-1683305885.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/5-tips-for-a-top-notch-bid-list?hsLang=en-us) There are many parts to the Pre-Selection phase, but one essential piece is the Bid List. Here are some tips that will help your organization stand out from the competition. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/5-tips-for-a-top-notch-bid-list?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Are you ready to work with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers?](https://blog.aiag.org/are-you-ready-to-work-with-oems-and-tier-1-suppliers?hsLang=en-us) Sep 24, 2014 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hub/385656/file-1683250645.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/are-you-ready-to-work-with-oems-and-tier-1-suppliers?hsLang=en-us) OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers need their Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers to help them be competitive in today’s automotive market. But what do the OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers really want and need from their suppliers? AIAG and leadership of OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers came together to identify the key issues of quality supplier resources: [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/are-you-ready-to-work-with-oems-and-tier-1-suppliers?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Detail and Examples Promote More Effective Layered Process Audits](https://blog.aiag.org/detail-and-examples-promote-more-effective-layered-process-audits?hsLang=en-us) Aug 12, 2014 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hub/385656/file-1447121872.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/detail-and-examples-promote-more-effective-layered-process-audits?hsLang=en-us) In January, [**AIAG**](http://bit.ly/AIAGhomepage) released the 2nd edition of [**CQI-8**](http://www.aiag.org/products/products-list/product-details?ProductCode=CQI-8), the industry's guideline for Layered Process Audits (LPAs). This new version updates the first edition, released over eight years ago, and clarifies how LPAs support a company's business objective.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/detail-and-examples-promote-more-effective-layered-process-audits?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Why We Do What We Do: J. Scot Sharland](https://blog.aiag.org/sharland-why-we-do-what-we-do?hsLang=en-us) Aug 11, 2014 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hub/385656/file-1418167785.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/sharland-why-we-do-what-we-do?hsLang=en-us) It was 1973. He was a Cuse college student driving a 1964 Buick convertible. And gas prices had quadrupled - to 30 cents a gallon. [J. Scot Sharland](https://www.aiag.org/StaticContent/files/JScotSharland-Bio.pdf), executive director of AIAG, recalls the OPEC oil embargo - and hearkens on Will Rogers - in our latest Why We Do What We Do feature. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/sharland-why-we-do-what-we-do?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Creating Better Relationships With Customers - Without Sacrificing Time and Money](https://blog.aiag.org/better-relationships-with-customers?hsLang=en-us) Jun 13, 2014 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hub/385656/file-1412717261.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/better-relationships-with-customers?hsLang=en-us) Let's face it - pleasing your customers in the auto industry can be difficult. Regulations, quality standards, and fees stack up, making it hard to focus on your business - and easy to write off the importance of cultivating business relationships. Despite the fact that commerce is becoming more automated and less personal, trust is still a major factor in the success of your business. Your customers need to know they can rely on you - and you need to know how best to prove you deserve that confidence. 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