If you work in automotive trade, customs, or supply chain, there’s never been a more important time to keep your credentials current and your knowledge up to date. That’s why AIAG, in partnership with TCE Pro, is offering the industry’s only automotive-specific trade compliance master class — the one place where you can earn all 60 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) recognized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in a single, flexible program.

We’re less than one week away from the session you need to gain clarity on the Due Diligence Reporting Template (DDRT).

If you’re unsure what the DDRT really requires — or haven’t aligned your internal process to support it — this December 9^th session is exactly where you should start.

Last week we hosted our third annual Mexico Automotive Forum in Monterrey, NL — co-hosted by Plexus and CLAUT Nuevo León   — and welcomed nearly 400 people from across North America and beyond for a full day of insights, panels, and forward-thinking discussions!

In the latest episode of our sponsored collaboration with the Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast, Darrin Lucas Director of After-Sales Supply Chain Operations at Nissan North America, breaks down what truly keeps customers loyal — and why it all happens long after the sale.

Navigating the fast-changing landscape of U.S. tariffs can add complexity, cost, and risk to your supply chain. That’s why AIAG — drawing on deep collaboration with OEMs, suppliers, and customs experts — has developed free, standardized reporting templates for steel, copper, and aluminum tariffs.

Whether you’re new to the field or looking to sharpen your skills, AIAG’s Essentials of Supply Chain Management learning pathway is your practical starting point for mastering automotive supply chain fundamentals. This flexible, online series covers everything you need to know—from key concepts and strategic planning, to day-to-day operations like materials flow, inventory control, transportation, and electronic data interchange (EDI).

AIAG’s collective efforts beyond compliance set new benchmarks for sustainability and integrity, strengthening trust with customers and stakeholders around the globe. As we near the end of 2025, we highlight six key accomplishments that reflect our ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility. Achieving these milestones required deep cross-industry collaboration and a shared vision for more transparent, ethical, and sustainable supply chains. Thank you to everyone whose contributions helped expand AIAG’s influence and impact on a global scale.

Tolga Yaprak, principal and founder, Vitruvian Consulting, presented a session called “The Evolution of Responsible Materials” at AIAG’s Responsible Materials Conference in September. In case you missed it, here’s his overview of the evolution of conflict minerals including requirements.

The focus on how to handle the regulatory requirements for PFAS continues, so EHS Today asked Cally Edgren, vice president, regulatory & sustainability at Assent, to update a 2023 conversation, "New Required Reporting on PFAS Defines New Regulatory Environment."