--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (35) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (35) --- [![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/) ## [New IATF 16949 Rules for Certification Scheme (“Rules 6th”) Available March 31, 2024](https://blog.aiag.org/new-iatf-16949-rules-for-certification-scheme-rules-6th-available-march-31-2024?hsLang=en-us) Mar 27, 2024 [![Coming Soon](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/coming%20soon%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-iatf-16949-rules-for-certification-scheme-rules-6th-available-march-31-2024?hsLang=en-us) Created by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), the new Rules 6th Edition details the requirements for IATF-recognized certification bodies when conducting IATF 16949:2016 audits and issuing IATF 16949 certificates. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-iatf-16949-rules-for-certification-scheme-rules-6th-available-march-31-2024?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Rebar Import Surge From Mexico Decried; Monitoring Needs to Improve, USTR Says](https://blog.aiag.org/rebar-import-surge-from-mexico-decried-monitoring-needs-to-improve-ustr-says?hsLang=en-us) Mar 22, 2024 [![Mexico and US flags](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/mexico_and_us_flags-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/rebar-import-surge-from-mexico-decried-monitoring-needs-to-improve-ustr-says?hsLang=en-us) Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., have sent a [letter](https://internationaltradetoday.com/source/913054?BC=bc_65da6f6199b73) to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai urging them to take action to “immediately and meaningfully limit the volume of Mexican steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) being imported into the United States.” [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/rebar-import-surge-from-mexico-decried-monitoring-needs-to-improve-ustr-says?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Product Carbon Footprint in IMDS — Introduction and Status](https://blog.aiag.org/product-carbon-footprint-in-imds-introduction-and-status?hsLang=en-us) Mar 19, 2024 [![lowering carbon footprint](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/carbon%20footprint%20blocks%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/product-carbon-footprint-in-imds-introduction-and-status?hsLang=en-us) *This is part of a series in which we recap sessions from the 2023 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference held on October 17-18, 2023, at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.* What should you know about product carbon footprint (PCF) and how it’s coming to IMDS? These important questions were addressed in a session at the 2023 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference titled “Product Carbon Footprint in IMDS — Introduction and Status.” [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/product-carbon-footprint-in-imds-introduction-and-status?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Save the Date! 2024 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference](https://blog.aiag.org/save-the-date-2024-imds-product-chemical-compliance-conference?hsLang=en-us) Mar 18, 2024 [![Compliance](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/compliance%20concepts%20button%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/save-the-date-2024-imds-product-chemical-compliance-conference?hsLang=en-us) Planning has begun for the 2024 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference scheduled for October 15–16, 2024, at Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center in Livonia, Michigan. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/save-the-date-2024-imds-product-chemical-compliance-conference?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Spanish Webinar Now Available: IMDS as a Compliance Tool](https://blog.aiag.org/webinar-coming-soon-imds-as-a-compliance-tool?hsLang=en-us) Mar 16, 2024 [![Compliance](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/compliance%20and%20regulations-blog-1.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/webinar-coming-soon-imds-as-a-compliance-tool?hsLang=en-us) At 11:30 a.m. on April 4, 2024, Evandro Francischetti, IMDS Mexico trainer from RSJ Technical Consulting, is partnering with AIAG to discuss how IMDS, the current automotive tool, is used to track materials contained in our products. As a requirement through PPAP, having a proper understanding and training of IMDS leads to good quality data submissions. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/webinar-coming-soon-imds-as-a-compliance-tool?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [2024 Quality Summit Updates: Speaker Proposal Deadline Extended and Registration Now Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/2024-quality-summit-updates-speaker-proposal-deadline-extended-and-registration-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Mar 14, 2024 [![Quality Level](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/quality%20level%20slider%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/2024-quality-summit-updates-speaker-proposal-deadline-extended-and-registration-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Registration is now open for our [2024 Quality Summit!](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E24QUALITY) Join us October 3-4, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, to explore "Electrifying the Future: Advancing Mobility." [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/2024-quality-summit-updates-speaker-proposal-deadline-extended-and-registration-now-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Spots Are Still Available for May Quality Training...Secure Yours Today!](https://blog.aiag.org/spots-are-still-available-for-may-quality-training...secure-yours-today?hsLang=en-us) Mar 13, 2024 [![training](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/training%20button%202%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/spots-are-still-available-for-may-quality-training...secure-yours-today?hsLang=en-us) Ready for more spring training at AIAG? Check out the links below for both in person and live virtual sessions this May, and be sure to head to the AIAG Store to learn more! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/spots-are-still-available-for-may-quality-training...secure-yours-today?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Volvo Group’s Gwenaelle Dourlen Joins the AIAG Quality Steering Committee](https://blog.aiag.org/volvo-groups-gwenaelle-dourlen-joins-the-aiag-quality-steering-committee?hsLang=en-us) Mar 13, 2024 [![Welcome](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/welcome_sign-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/volvo-groups-gwenaelle-dourlen-joins-the-aiag-quality-steering-committee?hsLang=en-us) [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/volvo-groups-gwenaelle-dourlen-joins-the-aiag-quality-steering-committee?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Join AIAG and AAMA on 4/18 for our 2024 Southern Automotive Quality Summit!](https://blog.aiag.org/its-that-time-again-registration-is-now-available-for-our-2024-southern-automotive-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) Mar 13, 2024 [![2024 Southern Automotive Quality Summit](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/24%20SAQS.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/its-that-time-again-registration-is-now-available-for-our-2024-southern-automotive-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) Looking for innovative ways to improve your organization’s quality processes, systems, and performance? Don't miss out on our April 18, Southern Automotive Quality Summit!  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/its-that-time-again-registration-is-now-available-for-our-2024-southern-automotive-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Early registration now available...sign up for our 2024 Supply Chain Conference today!](https://blog.aiag.org/early-registration-now-available...sign-up-for-our-2024-supply-chain-conference-today?hsLang=en-us) Mar 07, 2024 [![EV Charging](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/EV%20Charging%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/early-registration-now-available...sign-up-for-our-2024-supply-chain-conference-today?hsLang=en-us) Our annual supply chain event is back! Join us June 20th to explore, "Charging Ahead - Managing EV Risks for a Sustainable Future." 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