--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (52) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (52) --- [![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/) ## [Our Next Future Automotive Expert (FAE) Webinar is Scheduled for February 21st - Join us!](https://blog.aiag.org/our-next-future-automotive-expert-fae-webinar-is-scheduled-for-february-21st-join-us?hsLang=en-us) Jan 25, 2023 [![live webinar](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/live%20webinar%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/our-next-future-automotive-expert-fae-webinar-is-scheduled-for-february-21st-join-us?hsLang=en-us) Join us next month for our February Future Automotive Expert (FAE) event - ["Buckle Up: Stories from an Automotive Insider"](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E23FAEFEB) - with Eaton Corporation's Market Intelligence Leader, Brandon Mason! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/our-next-future-automotive-expert-fae-webinar-is-scheduled-for-february-21st-join-us?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Join us for this year’s WSU/AIAG Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management program, beginning February 9th.](https://blog.aiag.org/join-us-for-this-years-wsu/aiag-auto-industry-certificate-in-purchasing-and-supply-chain-management-program-beginning-february-9th?hsLang=en-us) Jan 25, 2023 [![future of supply chain](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/supply%20chain%20future%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/join-us-for-this-years-wsu/aiag-auto-industry-certificate-in-purchasing-and-supply-chain-management-program-beginning-february-9th?hsLang=en-us) It’s that time again! Our 10th annual [WSU/AIAG Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management](https://www.aiag.org/supply-chain-management/materials-management/certificate-purchasing-management) program is fast approaching – here’s what you need to know. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/join-us-for-this-years-wsu/aiag-auto-industry-certificate-in-purchasing-and-supply-chain-management-program-beginning-february-9th?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Are You Ready to Comply with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act?](https://blog.aiag.org/are-you-ready-to-comply-with-the-german-supply-chain-due-diligence-act?hsLang=en-us) Jan 19, 2023 [![human rights](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/human%20rights%20global%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/are-you-ready-to-comply-with-the-german-supply-chain-due-diligence-act?hsLang=en-us) The German government’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, which addresses human rights in the supply chain, went into force on January 1, 2023. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/are-you-ready-to-comply-with-the-german-supply-chain-due-diligence-act?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [FREE! Automotive Industry Guiding Principles to Enhance Sustainability Performance in the Supply Chain Plus Practical Guidance and What to Expect in the Next Decade](https://blog.aiag.org/free-automotive-industry-guiding-principles-to-enhance-sustainability-performance-in-the-supply-chain-plus-practical-guidance-and-what-to-expect-in-the-next-decade?hsLang=en-us) Jan 19, 2023 [![automotive guiding principles](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Pages%20from%20Automotive%20Sustainability%20Guiding%20Principles%204.0v2%20-%20blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/free-automotive-industry-guiding-principles-to-enhance-sustainability-performance-in-the-supply-chain-plus-practical-guidance-and-what-to-expect-in-the-next-decade?hsLang=en-us)   The [UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights](http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Publications/GuidingPrinciplesBusinessHR_EN.pdf) are a set of guidelines for states and companies to prevent, address, and remedy human rights abuses committed in business operations. They were proposed by UN Special Representative on Business and Human Rights [John Ruggie](https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/john-ruggie-author-of-the-guiding-principles-has-passed-away/) and endorsed by the UN Human Rights Council in June 2011. In the same resolution, the UN Human Rights Council established the UN Working Group on business & human rights.   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/free-automotive-industry-guiding-principles-to-enhance-sustainability-performance-in-the-supply-chain-plus-practical-guidance-and-what-to-expect-in-the-next-decade?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Check Out AIAG’s Latest Publication on Water Risk Management!](https://blog.aiag.org/check-out-aiags-latest-publication-on-water-risk-management?hsLang=en-us) Jan 18, 2023 [![water drop](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/water%20in%20hands%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/check-out-aiags-latest-publication-on-water-risk-management?hsLang=en-us)   Developed in response to increased pressure for sustainable manufacturing practices in key areas, AIAG’s [Water Risk Management](https://www.aiag.org/store/publications/details?ProductCode=XD-ES-2) document helps industrial facilities with operations that use water identify the true cost by tracking water use and associated expenses (e.g., purchasing, treating, heating, disposal).   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/check-out-aiags-latest-publication-on-water-risk-management?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [2023 Kickoff: January 26 Future Automotive Expert (FAE) Event](https://blog.aiag.org/2023-kickoff-january-26-future-automotive-expert-fae-event?hsLang=en-us) Jan 18, 2023 [![Supply Chain Logistics](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/supply%20chain%20logistics-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/2023-kickoff-january-26-future-automotive-expert-fae-event?hsLang=en-us) Presented by Fred Coe (Global EDI, B2B manager, GM), Terry Onica (director, Automotive, QAD Inc.), and Jerry Czernel, CPIM (senior project manager, AIM Computer Solutions), our [January 26th FAE event](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E23FAEJAN) will focus on Supply Chain Careers in EDI and B2B Communications — the Lifeblood of the Automotive Industry. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/2023-kickoff-january-26-future-automotive-expert-fae-event?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG Quality Steering Committee Update: Welcoming Freudenberg’s Kim Stewart](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-quality-steering-committee-update-welcoming-freudenbergs-kim-stewart?hsLang=en-us) Jan 11, 2023 [![Welcome ](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/welcome_sign-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-quality-steering-committee-update-welcoming-freudenbergs-kim-stewart?hsLang=en-us) Moving into 2023, we’re excited to announce a new addition to the AIAG Quality Steering Committee (QSC) – Freudenberg’s Director of Corporate Quality, Kim Stewart. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-quality-steering-committee-update-welcoming-freudenbergs-kim-stewart?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG Welcomes Your Proposal For a Session Presentation at Our Annual Quality Summit](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-welcomes-your-proposal-for-a-session-presentation-at-our-annual-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) Jan 11, 2023 [![event speaker](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/speaker-at-seminar-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-welcomes-your-proposal-for-a-session-presentation-at-our-annual-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) welcomes your proposal for a session presentation at our annual Quality Summit, October 4-5, 2023. The theme for this year’s summit is **“Power of the Past – Force of the Future.”** While the base principles of Quality and quality management systems aren’t changing, electrification and other new technologies continue to shape the future of mobility – making it more critical than ever to harness the power of new technology. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-welcomes-your-proposal-for-a-session-presentation-at-our-annual-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [March Quality Training: What's Up Next?](https://blog.aiag.org/march-quality-training-whats-up-next?hsLang=en-us) Jan 10, 2023 [![training](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/training%20button%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/march-quality-training-whats-up-next?hsLang=en-us) With January well under way and February just around the corner, we're looking ahead to a full lineup of sessions in the coming weeks – including nearly two dozen Quality courses in March alone!  Be sure to check out upcoming options below, and click the linked titles to learn more.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/march-quality-training-whats-up-next?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG Quality Steering Committee Announces NXP’s Joe Beyer as New Co-Chair!](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-quality-steering-committee-qsc-announces-nxps-joe-beyer-as-new-co-chair?hsLang=en-us) Jan 06, 2023 [![Exciting _News](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/exciting%20news%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-quality-steering-committee-qsc-announces-nxps-joe-beyer-as-new-co-chair?hsLang=en-us) In December 2021, we announced Joe Beyer – NXP Semiconductors’ internal/registrar audit director – as the newest member of the AIAG Quality Steering Committee (QSC). Today, just over a year later, we’re excited to share another update as Joe takes on new challenges as the committee’s co-chair. 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