Powering Performance

The automotive industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with hybrid and EV vehicles leading the charge. As these vehicles become increasingly reliant on sophisticated software systems, managing the development and approval of this software has never been more critical. To meet this challenge, AIAG is proud to announce the release of the CQI-34 Software Assurance Approval Process (SwAAP) manual.

As modern vehicles rely more heavily on complex electrical systems, ensuring the quality, durability, and reliability of wiring harnesses has become even more essential. In response, the newly released CQI-35 Wiring Harness Quality Guidelines — soon to be available in Spanish — provides proven Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methodologies to ensure automotive wiring systems meet top safety and performance standards by addressing potential risks, improving performance, and building customer trust.

CES 2025 Panel: "From Risk to Resilience: Supply Chain Playbook for Innovators"
When: January 8, 2025 | Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, N258

AIAG’s CEO, Matt Pohlman, took center stage at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 as part of a dynamic panel discussing strategies for building resilient supply chains in an increasingly complex global landscape. Alongside industry leaders from Athinia, Merck KGaA, MediaTek, the Federal Maritime Commission and the European Innovation Council, Pohlman shared AIAG’s innovative approaches to navigating challenges and embracing collaboration.

The retirement of Troy Miller, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), on December 19, 2024, marks a significant turning point for the agency. As Troy Miller steps down, the trade industry braces for potential shifts in CBP’s future strategies and operations.

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has taken significant actions to combat forced labor practices. Recently, CBP added 29 Chinese companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, prohibiting them from exporting goods to the United States (US). This brings the total to 107 Chinese-based companies.

Get the right blend of practical and theoretical knowledge — from a unique team of industry and academic experts — at our 12th annual 2025 Automotive Supply Chain Immersion Program, kicking off February 27! With instructors from OEMs, tier 1 suppliers, AIAG, and Wayne State University, this one-of-a-kind training supports developing professionals with a deep dive into purchasing and supply chain management.

As the automotive industry continues to contend with the complexities of global supply chains, the need for standardized approaches to manage compliance and uphold human rights has never been more critical. In response, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) is proud to announce the launch of our new Forced Labor Due Diligence Program, developed in collaboration with leading OEMs, including Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Stellantis, and Toyota.

AIAG’s Corporate Responsibility team extends a heartfelt “thank you” to each and every one of our volunteers for another successful year. We offer a special thanks to those who gave so freely of their energy, resources, experience, and expertise in 2024.

As two trends—EV impact and embedded software—became a regular topic of discussion in the AIAG Quality Steering Committee (QSC), it was clear that various software (SW) approval processes were materializing with variation across the spectrum. If this continued, the industry would end up with dozens of SW approval processes to manage costing time and money. The question arose…we have a wildly successful production part approval process (PPAP) in the industry; why don’t we have that for software? A work group of some of the brightest minds was formed to address the need.