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AIAG’s Hybrid Supply Chain and Customs Summit is open now for early registration. Scheduled for November 15, 2023, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, the conference includes speakers from industry, government, and subject matter experts on “The Future of Supply Chain — Navigating a New Playing Field.” Registration for the live virtual event is also available.

WASHINGTON—CBP continues to lead U.S. government efforts to eliminate goods from the supply chain made with forced labor from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China (XUAR), one year after the agency began implementing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. 

Germany's top carmakers were challenged by a Berlin-based rights group on Wednesday over the extent of their due diligence to prevent forced labour in their supply chain, as Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) said it would conduct an audit at its plant in Xinjiang.

The transportation sector is facing significant obstacles due to the economic devastation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, companies around the world must adopt new strategies to limit supply chain disruptions.

The IMDS conference has added a new topic to this year’s event on October 17–18, 2023: We are including sustainability, and this year's focus is on greenhouse gas reporting.

With less than two months to go until our 2023 Quality Summit – October 4-5, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan – we’re excited to share agenda updates, table topics, and more!

Whether you've been assigned to audit IATF 16949:2016 standard requirements, are contemplating its implementation, or simply want to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the individual requirements, this publication is for you! 

Ready for even more FAE – Future Automotive Expert – content? Check out details for our August and September events below, and be sure to visit the AIAG Event Store to learn more! 

Featuring Ford Motor Company's Head of Supplier Diversity & Warranty Recovery, Travis Spencer, this webinar focuses on how an effective supplier diversity program can provide economic benefits to corporations, diverse businesses, and communities.

With July in full swing, and August just around the corner, now's the time to register for summer Quality sessions! Check out the following list to see what's up next, and be sure to click the links to learn more.