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In 2012, AIAG introduced the Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA) as a means to measure an individual’s Core Tools proficiency and identify areas for improvement. The CTSA is a timed, open book self-assessment that covers APQP/PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC and is offered in eight different languages.  Exam questions are tied to the proctored Core Tools certification exams offered by AIAG.

Congratulations, BorgWarner! In partnership with AIAG, BorgWarner has taken steps to educate their entire supply base on sustainability – an initiative Honda North America has recognized for its innovative approach.

Just over a year ago, AIAG launched a survey to solicit feedback from industry professionals on current and emerging trends in corporate responsibility and sustainability (CR/S); today, AIAG announced the release of the end result of that research process: the “Corporate Responsibility in a Transitioning Industry: An Automotive Supply Chain Perspective” report.

AIAG is excited to announce another membership milestone with the recent addition of our 3,000^th member company! 

AIAG’s newest Supply Chain self-assessment is here! Are you a Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) expert? Find out with our new Finished Vehicle Logistics Knowledge Assessment, now available for FREE at the AIAG Store.

Our first Future Automotive Expert (FAE) event of 2019 is nearly here! Join AIAG and Mark Boucher, director of vehicle logistics for Volkswagen, as we discuss “Managing Supply Chain Volatility” on January 31, 2019.

It is widely known that Brazil is one of the most difficult countries in the world when it comes to moving goods and services into its borders. If you have ever tried to export to Brazil, then you are very familiar with the endless amount of paperwork and red tape that is required for your company’s imports. Brazil not only has some of the highest duty rates in the world, but also has some of the most stringent documentation requirements – for example commercial invoices must be signed in blue ink. In addition, Brazil is heavily dependent on roads, since they lack railways, causing endless bottlenecks when it comes to transporting goods.

2019 Southern Automotive Quality Summit: The annual Southern Automotive Quality Summit is a unique collaboration between AIAG and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturer's Association (AAMA). This event, held on March 5, 2019, will showcase the southern automotive industry's commitment to world-class quality, and explore themes related to “Engaging Your Workforce in Quality.”

Still have money left in the budget for training? Been putting off a class you need to take? It’s not too late! AIAG offers classes through mid-December -- and we're back at it again in mid-January 2019. 

For the sixth year in a row, AIAG is teaming up with Wayne State’s Mike Ilitch School of Business to offer a non-degree certification program – the Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Designed for high potential candidates from a variety of vehicle industry OEM, Tier 1 and 2, 3PL, service and carrier organizations, this program provides participants with an in-depth understanding of various supply chain topics within the context of the global automotive industry.