--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (25) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (25) --- [![White AIAG Logo - Uniting Minds.Elevating Standards.](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hubfs/White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png?width=254&height=76&name=White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png)](http://www.aiag.org/) ## [Get December Training On Your Calendar Today!](https://blog.aiag.org/get-october-training-on-your-calendar-today-0?hsLang=en-us) Oct 30, 2024 [![Learning never ends](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/learning%20never%20ends%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/get-october-training-on-your-calendar-today-0?hsLang=en-us) Finish the year strong and set yourself up for success in 2024 with our December training classes! This is your last chance to sharpen your skills and boost your expertise before the new year. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge in critical areas or gain new certifications, our December sessions offer top-tier training to help you stay ahead in the industry. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/get-october-training-on-your-calendar-today-0?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Spanish Webinar Recording Now Available: IMDS as a Compliance Tool](https://blog.aiag.org/spanish-webinar-recording-now-available-imds-as-a-compliance-tool?hsLang=en-us) Oct 29, 2024 [![Webinar](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/webinar%20laptop%20coffee%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/spanish-webinar-recording-now-available-imds-as-a-compliance-tool?hsLang=en-us) The [Spanish webinar recording](https://www.aiag.org/store/webinars/details?WebinarCode=IMCT) of “IMDS as a Compliance Tool” is now available to watch for those who missed it live. Evandro Francischetti, IMDS Mexico trainer from RSJ Technical Consulting, partnered with AIAG to discuss how IMDS, the current automotive tool, is used to track materials contained in our products in a session on April 4, 2024. As a requirement through PPAP, having a proper understanding of and training on IMDS leads to good-quality data submissions. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/spanish-webinar-recording-now-available-imds-as-a-compliance-tool?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [3 Emerging Trends in the US Electric Vehicle Workforce](https://blog.aiag.org/3-emerging-trends-in-the-us-electric-vehicle-workforce?hsLang=en-us) Oct 29, 2024 [![EV Battery Concept](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/EV%20battery%20concept%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/3-emerging-trends-in-the-us-electric-vehicle-workforce?hsLang=en-us) Across the country, workers are seeing manufacturing industries drastically transform: Where jobs are located, what employment opportunities are available, which skills are needed and how workers gain those skills are all in flux.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/3-emerging-trends-in-the-us-electric-vehicle-workforce?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Canada, Mexico Should Halt China Forced-Labor Imports, U.S. Lawmakers Say](https://blog.aiag.org/canada-mexico-should-halt-china-forced-labor-imports-u.s.-lawmakers-say?hsLang=en-us) Oct 29, 2024 [![Border to USA](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/canada%20us%20border%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/canada-mexico-should-halt-china-forced-labor-imports-u.s.-lawmakers-say?hsLang=en-us) Canada and Mexico should take stronger measures to block the import of goods made with China-based forced labor, a group of U.S. lawmakers said, pointing to risks that importers might be trying to use the two countries to ship illicit merchandise stateside. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/canada-mexico-should-halt-china-forced-labor-imports-u.s.-lawmakers-say?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [End-of-Year Quality Courses: Secure Your Spot Today!](https://blog.aiag.org/last-chance-for-2024-update-your-schedule-with-november-and-december-quality-courses-today-0?hsLang=en-us) Oct 17, 2024 [![workshop](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/business%20meeting%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/last-chance-for-2024-update-your-schedule-with-november-and-december-quality-courses-today-0?hsLang=en-us) As we near the end of 2024, it's a great time to gear up for year-end professional growth. With training on PPAP, IATF 16949, APQP, and more, check out the upcoming December training sessions and secure your spot today! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/last-chance-for-2024-update-your-schedule-with-november-and-december-quality-courses-today-0?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Early Bird Pricing Ends Monday, October 14! Get Government and Industry Insights at the 2024 NA Customs and Trade Town Hall.](https://blog.aiag.org/early-bird-pricing-ends-monday-october-14-get-government-and-industry-insights-at-the-2024-na-customs-and-trade-town-hall?hsLang=en-us) Oct 09, 2024 [![customs](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/customs%20concept%20button%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/early-bird-pricing-ends-monday-october-14-get-government-and-industry-insights-at-the-2024-na-customs-and-trade-town-hall?hsLang=en-us) Early registration (and pricing) ends in a few days...register by 10/14 to get our best rate for this year's North American Customs and Trade Town Hall!  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/early-bird-pricing-ends-monday-october-14-get-government-and-industry-insights-at-the-2024-na-customs-and-trade-town-hall?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Commerce Announces Proposed Rule to Secure Connected Vehicle Supply Chains from Foreign Adversary Threats](https://blog.aiag.org/commerce-announces-proposed-rule-to-secure-connected-vehicle-supply-chains-from-foreign-adversary-threats?hsLang=en-us) Oct 08, 2024 [![Connected Vehicles](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/connected%20vehicle%20road%20icons%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/commerce-announces-proposed-rule-to-secure-connected-vehicle-supply-chains-from-foreign-adversary-threats?hsLang=en-us) **Washington, D.C.** – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would prohibit the sale or import of connected vehicles integrating specific pieces of hardware and software, or those components sold separately, with a sufficient nexus to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) or Russia.     [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/commerce-announces-proposed-rule-to-secure-connected-vehicle-supply-chains-from-foreign-adversary-threats?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Unlock the Future of Automotive Innovation: Dive Deep into Compliance, Sustainability, and Beyond at the 2024 Hybrid IMDS Conference](https://blog.aiag.org/unlock-the-future-of-automotive-innovation-dive-deep-into-compliance-sustainability-and-beyond-at-the-2024-hybrid-imds-conference?hsLang=en-us) Oct 03, 2024 [![IMDS Panel](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/imds%202023%20panel%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/unlock-the-future-of-automotive-innovation-dive-deep-into-compliance-sustainability-and-beyond-at-the-2024-hybrid-imds-conference?hsLang=en-us) The automotive industry is at a pivotal moment. With increasing regulatory demands and a stronger focus on sustainability, companies must ensure they are ahead of the curve in areas such as product compliance, material data management, and carbon footprint reduction. To address these critical challenges, **AIAG** is proud to host the [**Hybrid IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference**](https://go.aiag.org/imds-product-compliance-sustainability-conference?hsLang=en-us) from **October 15–16, 2024** at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan. Join us in person or online! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/unlock-the-future-of-automotive-innovation-dive-deep-into-compliance-sustainability-and-beyond-at-the-2024-hybrid-imds-conference?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Dave Corn: ‘Auto Companies Should Continually Examine How to Increase Drawback Returns”](https://blog.aiag.org/dave-corn-auto-companies-should-continually-examine-how-to-increase-drawback-returns?hsLang=en-us) Oct 03, 2024 [![Dave Corn](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Dave%20Corn%20-%20blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/dave-corn-auto-companies-should-continually-examine-how-to-increase-drawback-returns?hsLang=en-us) Dave Corn is executive vice president of Comstock and Holt and started his drawback career in 2011. He serves as co-lead for the trade in the Trade Support Network’s Drawback Working Group, leading efforts to build and transform the duty drawback program through changes to policy, business rules, regulations, and statutes. Corn also serves as the co-chair for AAEI’s Drawback and Duty Deferral Committee, as the vice chair for the NCBFAA’s Drawback Subcommittee, and represents the New York/New Jersey region as a member of the board to the NCBFAA. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/dave-corn-auto-companies-should-continually-examine-how-to-increase-drawback-returns?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Get Ahead for 2025: Next Year's Training Dates Are Now Live in the AIAG Store!](https://blog.aiag.org/get-ahead-for-2025-next-years-training-dates-are-now-live-in-the-aiag-store?hsLang=en-us) Oct 02, 2024 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/training%20laptop%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/get-ahead-for-2025-next-years-training-dates-are-now-live-in-the-aiag-store?hsLang=en-us) It’s that time of year again! As we move into Q4 and start finalizing budgets and professional development plans, now’s the time to check out our updated [Training Course Listing](https://www.aiag.org/store/training) for *all* upcoming sessions through December 2025. 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