--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (38) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (38) --- [![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/) ## [Recruitment in conflict-affected areas: Recommendations to sending govts. to protect migrant workers through robust bilateral agreements](https://blog.aiag.org/recruitment-in-conflict-affected-areas-recommendations-to-sending-govts.-to-protect-migrant-workers-through-robust-bilateral-agreements?hsLang=en-us) Jan 30, 2024 [![Israel Map](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/israel%20map%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/recruitment-in-conflict-affected-areas-recommendations-to-sending-govts.-to-protect-migrant-workers-through-robust-bilateral-agreements?hsLang=en-us) "Governments must consider the risks of sending migrant workers to conflict zones," This month, officials from India’s largest state, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana (which neighbours Delhi) are hosting a delegation of Israeli businesses seeking workers from the two states for jobs in Israel. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/recruitment-in-conflict-affected-areas-recommendations-to-sending-govts.-to-protect-migrant-workers-through-robust-bilateral-agreements?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS MORE THAN $12M TO COMBAT CHILD LABOR, FORCED LABOR IN MEXICO, PROMOTE MIGRANT WORKER RIGHTS](https://blog.aiag.org/us-department-of-labor-awards-more-than-12m-to-combat-child-labor-forced-labor-in-mexico-promote-migrant-worker-rights?hsLang=en-us) Jan 30, 2024 [![human rights](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/human%20rights%20chart%20and%20keyboard%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/us-department-of-labor-awards-more-than-12m-to-combat-child-labor-forced-labor-in-mexico-promote-migrant-worker-rights?hsLang=en-us) **WASHINGTON **– The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of up to $12.4 million in grant funding for three organizations to reduce child and forced labor in Mexico and support migrant workers.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/us-department-of-labor-awards-more-than-12m-to-combat-child-labor-forced-labor-in-mexico-promote-migrant-worker-rights?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [The Future of IMDS: Part One](https://blog.aiag.org/the-future-of-imds-part-one?hsLang=en-us) Jan 23, 2024 [![sustainability](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/sustainability%20goals%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/the-future-of-imds-part-one?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.* Chemical and sustainability information demands are increasing, and while IMDS is the tool to supply this information, a more dynamic approach and a more refined release process are needed and are in the works. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/the-future-of-imds-part-one?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Brian Engle: ‘Decrease Your Dependence’](https://blog.aiag.org/brian-engle-decrease-your-dependence?hsLang=en-us) Jan 23, 2024 [![CO2](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/co2%20reduction%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/brian-engle-decrease-your-dependence?hsLang=en-us) EV expert Brian Engle says we are in the midst of a new era of supply chain management, one of reducing dependencies and vertically integrating your manufacturing process. As business development director, electrification for Amphenol’s Advanced Sensor group, Engle provides insight on what AIAG members can do to make their supply chain less vulnerable. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/brian-engle-decrease-your-dependence?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Setting the Standard for Transparency on Climate Change Impacts](https://blog.aiag.org/setting-the-standard-for-transparency-on-climate-change-impacts?hsLang=en-us) Jan 23, 2024 [![drought](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/tree%20in%20drought%20earth%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/setting-the-standard-for-transparency-on-climate-change-impacts?hsLang=en-us) **Consultation underway for GRI Climate Change and Energy Standards** On the eve of the UN COP28 climate change summit, GRI has published draft versions of two standards that will be central to how organizations around the world commit to greater accountability for their climate change impacts. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/setting-the-standard-for-transparency-on-climate-change-impacts?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Our Presale for the New APQP 3rd Edition and Standalone Control Plan is Finally Here!](https://blog.aiag.org/our-presale-for-the-new-apqp-3rd-edition-and-standalone-control-plan-is-finally-here?hsLang=en-us) Jan 18, 2024 [![Pre-Order](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/pre%20order%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/our-presale-for-the-new-apqp-3rd-edition-and-standalone-control-plan-is-finally-here?hsLang=en-us) New versions of APQP and Control Plan are coming March 1, 2024!  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/our-presale-for-the-new-apqp-3rd-edition-and-standalone-control-plan-is-finally-here?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG Core Tools Support™ (CTS) Software Update: Take Advantage of Subscriber Update Webinars!](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-core-tools-support-cts-software-update-take-advantage-of-subscriber-update-webinars?hsLang=en-us) Jan 17, 2024 [![AIAG CTS](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/CTS%20logo%20-%20blog.jpeg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-core-tools-support-cts-software-update-take-advantage-of-subscriber-update-webinars?hsLang=en-us) If you’re a current CTS™ subscriber but haven’t been able to attend an update webinar yet, don’t miss out! Scheduled on a monthly basis, these webinars focus on user-identified featured topics to help you get the most of your experience. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-core-tools-support-cts-software-update-take-advantage-of-subscriber-update-webinars?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG Quality Steering Committee Update: General Motors’ Scott Trantham Elected New Co-Chair](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-quality-steering-committee-update-general-motors-scott-trantham-elected-new-co-chair?hsLang=en-us) Jan 12, 2024 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/update%20bubble%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-quality-steering-committee-update-general-motors-scott-trantham-elected-new-co-chair?hsLang=en-us) As General Motors’ Manager of Global SQ Operations, IT Systems, Training & Data Analytics, Scott Trantham brings 40 years of industry experience to the table in taking on a new role with the AIAG Quality Steering Committee (QSC) as Co-Chair. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-quality-steering-committee-update-general-motors-scott-trantham-elected-new-co-chair?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Plan Ahead and Schedule March Quality Training Today!](https://blog.aiag.org/plan-ahead-and-schedule-march-quality-training-today?hsLang=en-us) Jan 12, 2024 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/Training%20and%20Development%20on%20the%20Mechanism%20of%20Metal%20Gears.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/plan-ahead-and-schedule-march-quality-training-today?hsLang=en-us) With 2024 officially underway, now's the time to make sure you're set for January and February training, and start planning ahead for March! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/plan-ahead-and-schedule-march-quality-training-today?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG’s CR Team Thanks Its Volunteers](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-cr-team-thanks-its-volunteers-4?hsLang=en-us) Dec 15, 2023 [![thank you](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/thank%20you%20blocks%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-cr-team-thanks-its-volunteers-4?hsLang=en-us) AIAG’s Corporate Responsibility team extends a heartfelt “thank you” to each and every one of our volunteers for another successful year. We offer a special thank-you to those who gave so freely of their energy, resources, experience, and expertise in 2023. 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