The air inside all personal vehicles is polluted with harmful flame retardants — including those known or suspected to cause cancer — according to a new peer-reviewed study published in Environmental Science & Technology earlier this month. Car manufacturers add these chemicals to seat foam and other materials to meet an outdated federal flammability standard with no proven fire-safety benefit.

The Biden-Harris Administration recently called to triple the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China and announced that a U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will investigate China’s unfair shipbuilding practices to support American steel manufacturing and shipbuilding.

Ready for a full day and a half of networking and in-depth discussions on everything from the new APQP and Control Plan to challenges in the rapidly evolving battery electric vehicle (BEV) space? Check out details for our October 3-4, 2024 Quality Summit today!

With the recent release of the new APQP 3^rd Edition and standalone Control Plan, we’re excited to announce the (re)launch of our updated Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA)!

Whether you're still looking for open spots at a June session or planning ahead for July, now's the time to register for summer training at AIAG! Check out new APQP and Control Plan offerings below — along with sessions on Layered Process Audits (LPAs), IMDS, effective problem solving, and more — and register today at the AIAG Store to ensure your spot.

As project manager for Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, Rich Marshall has been a part of the Honda team for nearly two decades, including his current role in the Business Operations Department where he focuses on the organization’s quality documents and broader industry standardization initiatives.

This year's June 20^th event on “Charging Ahead — Managing EV Battery Risks for a Sustainable Future" is just around the corner...have you reserved your spot yet?

Companies are more intrigued than ever by Mexican manufacturing prospects. Mexico unseated China as the top exporter to the U.S. for the first time in 2023 after a multi-year climb. During a similar time period, the Laredo, Texas and Tucson, Arizona markets have skyrocketed in popularity. 

Product classification and compliance are essential yet time-consuming elements of global trade. Importers and exporters are challenged by the need to access relevant information and regulations, match product characteristics and shipment details with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) codes, and meet license requirements. In short, the trading world is a perfect candidate for artificial intelligence-based tools and capabilities, to enhance the quality and productivity of classification and compliance.