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Registration is now open for the 2023 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference scheduled for October 17–18, 2023, at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

On February 17, 2023, the Ministry of Economy published in the Federal Official Gazette (DOF) an administrative regulation prohibiting imports of goods produced with forced labor. The regulation will become effective on May 18, 2023.

Ready for our 2023 Quality Summit? With less than five months to go until our annual event kicks off once again, we’re excited to explore everything from Quality 4.0 and CASE (connected, autonomous, shared, and electric vehicles), to the semiconductor industry’s use of the Core Tools, “disruptive quality,” and much more.

Take your training to the next level this spring and summer with upcoming sessions on IMDS, VDA 6.3, the Core Tools, layered process audits, and more! Click the links below to register today.

As quality manager for Specialty Products Company, Ryan is responsible for organizing and managing internal and external audits to maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016. He drives supplier development by reviewing external procedures for both their international and domestic supply chain, and aids them in problem solving and standards development, while also supporting both internal and external continuous improvement efforts.

When Tonya Vanover attended her first AIAG event several years ago, she never imagined she would one day work for the organization. As AIAG’s new program manager for sustainable supply chain logistics, Vanover brings a unique perspective to the role because she has worked as an OEM and on the supplier side. Prior to accepting this position with AIAG, Vanover was senior buyer — global purchasing and supply chain for General Motors.

Connected vehicles communicate critical information using onboard sensors and internet connectivity to share data on their location, condition, and more. This information not only helps track the vehicle in transit from plant to dealership – vehicle data can indicate tire pressure, state of battery charge, and more. This enables transit partners to proactively identify issues and prepare solutions to maintain vehicle schedules.

Ready for more Future Automotive Expert (FAE) content? Check out the following recordings from the first quarter of 2023 and the latest event on May 2^nd.

Customs. The Fighting Trade Cheats Act (S. 805, introduced March 15 by Sens. Brown, D-Ohio, and Tillis, R-N.C.) would increase civil penalties (including monetary penalties and bans on importing) for, and improve enforcement with respect to, fraud and gross negligence under 19 USC 1592. The two senators said this bill would allow private companies to sue foreign producers.

The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA) was the first law since the Department of Homeland Security's inception in 2003 to grant U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) comprehensive authority to ensure a fair and competitive trade environment.