Building Trust-based Supply Chains to Mitigate Forced Labor Risk

Nov 02, 2023

From both a human rights and global commerce perspective, forced labor is a serious and pervasive issue, impacting millions of people and compromising global supply chains. Defined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as “all work or service which is exacted from any person under the menace of any penalty for its non-performance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily,” forced labor is insidious, impacting the manufacturing and production of a vast range of goods — spanning everything from electronics, apparel and industrial materials to pharmaceuticals, base metals and agricultural products.

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CBP’s Green Trade Strategy

Nov 02, 2023

Human-induced climate change and environmental degradation is no longer a nebulous future threat. It’s here, and it threatens global economic development, global health, and global security. Last year, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization declared climate change a “defining challenge of our time,” posing dangers to the security of allied nations and elsewhere.1 Given its influence over global supply chain practices, which account for a significant portion of global emissions, CBP hopes to help move the needle toward more sustainable trade through the Green Trade Strategy, which the agency launched in 2022.

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International Trade, Enforcement & Compliance Recent Developments Update (October 25, 2023)

Nov 02, 2023


A veritable grab bag of international trade developments to parse this week. Recent developments include increasing FCPA enforcement, a record OFAC economic sanctions penalty, and a large customs penalty for willful failure to correct known customs errors. Because nothing gets companies to pay more attention to compliance than the prospect of big fines and enforcement actions.

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Plan Ahead for 2024...Get January Training on Your Schedule Today!

Oct 26, 2023

2024 is just a few short months away  have you registered for January training yet? If not, now's the time!

Simply use the links below to learn more, or visit the AIAG Training Store to explore our full catalog of options. 

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Register for 2024 Training Today

Oct 18, 2023

2024 is just a few short months away. Register for next year's training today! With in-person and live virtual sessions available, 2024 courses are now open for registration at the AIAG Store. Get a head start on next year’s training needs. Simply click here to learn about all available training and take the next steps.

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Check Out These Webinars with GZA

Oct 18, 2023

Don’t miss out on AIAG’s wealth of useful webinars that are free for members. Here are a couple must-watch webinars by presenter Michael Lipowicz, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.’s assistant project manager of climate change and sustainability. GZA is a full-service company providing highly diversified technical services throughout the U.S. whose core offerings include water, ecology, and construction management services.

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Partnering with Procurement to Deliver on Net Zero

Oct 17, 2023


Key Points

  • Many procurement teams are energized by the prospect of helping to achieve a more sustainable future for their organization but lack the critical resources to do so.
  • Not only does procurement control a large amount of budget, but it also has strong leverage in supplier selection.
  • BSR’s supply chain sustainability team provides key actions business leaders can take to engage and integrate the procurement team into their net-zero strategy.
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It's Time for End of Year Training...Find out More and Register Today!

Oct 12, 2023

Ready to get December training on your calendar? We've got you covered! Check out the following list of year end courses, and don't forget to bookmark our Quality Training Store to explore new training options, 2024 session dates, and more! 

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This year’s Hybrid IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference is just around the corner…reserve your spot today!

Oct 12, 2023

Did you know that the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requires IMDS submission for each part number before PPAP approval can be granted to the supplier?

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2023 Quality Summit Photo Recap

Oct 12, 2023

A special thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Quality Summit a success!

With standing room only, our 2023 event was a hit – and we couldn't have done it without the support and engagement of an incredible group of speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees.

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