--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (55) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (55) --- [![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/) ## [AIAG Debuts Spanish e-Newsletter](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-debuts-spanish-e-newsletter?hsLang=en-us) Oct 27, 2022 [![hola](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/hola%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-debuts-spanish-e-newsletter?hsLang=en-us) To provide relevant and timely information in supply chain and corporate responsibility to the Spanish-speaking automotive community, AIAG launched a new e-newsletter this week for members in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking areas. you can subscribe to receive this free newsletter [here](https://www.aiag.org/my-account/newsletters). Once you are logged in, you can select the newsletter titled "Boletín Informativo de la Cadena de Suministro y Responsibilidad Corporativa" to subscribe. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-debuts-spanish-e-newsletter?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [CBP signs Mutual Recognition Arrangement with Brazil](https://blog.aiag.org/cbp-signs-mutual-recognition-arrangement-with-brazil?hsLang=en-us) Oct 27, 2022 [![cbp](https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/styles/300px_newsroom_body_image/public/cbp_full_color_seal_only_1_2.jpg?itok=EWvv-MG3)](https://blog.aiag.org/cbp-signs-mutual-recognition-arrangement-with-brazil?hsLang=en-us) **WASHINGTON** – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Brazil’s Customs Authority Receita Federal today signed an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA). This MRA builds on other agreements between CBP and the Government of Brazil and ensures coordination for each nation’s supply chain security as well as efforts in combating customs and trade offenses. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/cbp-signs-mutual-recognition-arrangement-with-brazil?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [U.S. Enforcement of Forced Labor Imports](https://blog.aiag.org/u.s.-enforcement-of-forced-labor-imports?hsLang=en-us) Oct 27, 2022 [![forced labor](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/forced%20labor%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/u.s.-enforcement-of-forced-labor-imports?hsLang=en-us) Forced labor has been a consistent topic in the supply chain world for years. As a result, there is a wealth of information regarding forced labor and the initiatives taken globally to act preventatively. There are multiple indicators of forced labor, including isolation, restriction of movement, withholding of wages, deception, excessive overtime, and intimidation. Many statutes address forced labor, including: - USMCA - Trafficking Victims Protection Act - Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 - Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act - Countering Americas Adversaries Through Sanctions Act - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/u.s.-enforcement-of-forced-labor-imports?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [2022 Supply Chain + Trade Compliance Summit Speaker Highlight: Ford’s Global Director of Supply Chain Strategy & Risk, Jackie Watt](https://blog.aiag.org/2022-supply-chain-trade-compliance-summit-speaker-highlight-fords-global-director-of-supply-chain-strategy-risk-jackie-watt?hsLang=en-us) Oct 20, 2022 [![self driving cars](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/3d%20self%20driving%20cars%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/2022-supply-chain-trade-compliance-summit-speaker-highlight-fords-global-director-of-supply-chain-strategy-risk-jackie-watt?hsLang=en-us) Ford is re-writing supply chain management! Led by the organization’s Global Director of Supply Chain Strategy & Risk, Jackie Watt, our opening presentation at this year’s [Supply Chain + Trade Compliance Summit](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E22SUPCUS) on November 3rd will explore Ford’s focus on future initiatives and strategies, including the acceleration of the autonomous vehicle market. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/2022-supply-chain-trade-compliance-summit-speaker-highlight-fords-global-director-of-supply-chain-strategy-risk-jackie-watt?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Secure Your Spot Today for our Annual CBP-Led ACE Reporting Demonstrations This November!](https://blog.aiag.org/secure-your-spot-today-for-our-annual-cbp-led-ace-reporting-demonstrations-this-november?hsLang=en-us) Oct 20, 2022 [![CBP](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/customs_and_border_protection-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/secure-your-spot-today-for-our-annual-cbp-led-ace-reporting-demonstrations-this-november?hsLang=en-us) Led by Carlos R. Rodriguez from the Office of Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), our 2-hour virtual [“ACE Reporting Demonstration for Export” and “ACE Reporting Demonstration for Import”](https://www.aiag.org/supply-chain-management/customs-and-trade/ace-reporting?utm_campaign=ACE%20Reporting%20Courses&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_N4RGjgBT4dFsL3rl82uU7c6K1ejb5jg3wmHEGi7UT-uluE__njm1wF2-CwkhKmKsDn52q) courses provide you with the skills and knowledge to navigate and take advantage of the ACE Reports tool. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/secure-your-spot-today-for-our-annual-cbp-led-ace-reporting-demonstrations-this-november?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Get Started on your Quality Core Tools Knowledge Badge Today!](https://blog.aiag.org/get-started-on-your-quality-core-tools-knowledge-badge-today?hsLang=en-us) Oct 20, 2022 [![knowledge badge](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/core%20tools%20knowledge%20badgev2%20%20500x500.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/get-started-on-your-quality-core-tools-knowledge-badge-today?hsLang=en-us) Originally developed for the automotive industry in the 1980s, the Quality Core Tools – i.e., APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC – are the building blocks of an effective quality management system. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/get-started-on-your-quality-core-tools-knowledge-badge-today?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Ready to Get End of Year Training on Your Schedule?](https://blog.aiag.org/ready-to-get-end-of-year-training-on-your-schedule?hsLang=en-us) Oct 19, 2022 [![training](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/training%20laptop%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/ready-to-get-end-of-year-training-on-your-schedule?hsLang=en-us)   With just a few months left in 2022, our end of year courses are filling up fast...but there's still time to secure your spot! Check out the list of linked titles below to learn more, or visit the [AIAG Training Store](https://www.aiag.org/store/training) today.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/ready-to-get-end-of-year-training-on-your-schedule?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New to the AIAG Store…Check out our Latest Release on Water Risk Management!](https://blog.aiag.org/new-to-the-aiag-store-check-out-our-latest-release-on-water-risk-management?hsLang=en-us) Oct 17, 2022 [![water in hands](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/water%20in%20hands%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-to-the-aiag-store-check-out-our-latest-release-on-water-risk-management?hsLang=en-us) Developed in response to increased pressure for sustainable manufacturing practices in key areas, our new [Water Risk Management document](https://www.aiag.org/store/publications/details?ProductCode=XD-ES-2) helps industrial facilities with operations that use water identify the "true cost" by tracking its use and associated expenses (e.g., purchasing, treating, heating, disposal). [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-to-the-aiag-store-check-out-our-latest-release-on-water-risk-management?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Greenhouse Gas FAE Event Recording Available](https://blog.aiag.org/greenhouse-gas-fae-event-recording-available?hsLang=en-us) Oct 12, 2022 [![carbon footprint](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/carbon%20footprint%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/greenhouse-gas-fae-event-recording-available?hsLang=en-us) A recording of AIAG’s September 14th Future Automotive Expert (FAE) webinar on greenhouse gas emissions has been added to the AIAG Store. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/greenhouse-gas-fae-event-recording-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [International Child Labor and Forced Labor Reports](https://blog.aiag.org/international-child-labor-and-forced-labor-reports?hsLang=en-us) Oct 12, 2022 [![child labor](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/child%20labour%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/international-child-labor-and-forced-labor-reports?hsLang=en-us) The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILB), which operates under the U.S. Department of Labor, publishes three reports on international child labor and forced labor that serve as valuable resources for research, advocacy, government action, and corporate responsibility. - Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor - List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor - List of Products Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labor [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/international-child-labor-and-forced-labor-reports?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [1](https://blog.aiag.org/page/1?hsLang=en-us) [...](https://blog.aiag.org/page/50?hsLang=en-us) [53](https://blog.aiag.org/page/53?hsLang=en-us) [54](https://blog.aiag.org/page/54?hsLang=en-us) [55](https://blog.aiag.org/page/55) [56](https://blog.aiag.org/page/56?hsLang=en-us) [57](https://blog.aiag.org/page/57?hsLang=en-us) [...](https://blog.aiag.org/page/60?hsLang=en-us) [114](https://blog.aiag.org/page/114?hsLang=en-us) [![BLOG EN ESPAÑOL](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/385656/bc7b1564-c5cf-4ea9-82f8-50aaefb16345.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/385656/bc7b1564-c5cf-4ea9-82f8-50aaefb16345) --- ### Search Blog By Category - [Corporate Responsibility (284)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/corporate-responsibility?hsLang=en-us) - [CTPAT/AEO (2)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/ctpat-aeo?hsLang=en-us) - [CTS (7)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/cts?hsLang=en-us) - [Customs & Trade (18)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/customs-trade?hsLang=en-us) - [Cybersecurity (12)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/cybersecurity?hsLang=en-us) - [Environmental Sustainability (7)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/environmental-sustainability?hsLang=en-us) - [ESG (9)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/esg?hsLang=en-us) - [Events (163)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/events?hsLang=en-us) - [Finished Vehicle Logistics (3)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/finished-vehicle-logistics?hsLang=en-us) - [Forced Labor/Human Rights (19)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/forced-labor-human-rights?hsLang=en-us) - [Future Automotive Experts (FAE) (18)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/future-automotive-experts-fae?hsLang=en-us) - [German Due Diligence Act (1)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/german-due-diligence-act?hsLang=en-us) - [IATF 16949 (4)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/iatf-16949?hsLang=en-us) - [Membership & Volunteering (14)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/membership-volunteering?hsLang=en-us) - [MMOG/LE (2)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/mmog-le?hsLang=en-us) - [News (286)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/news?hsLang=en-us) - [Quality (395)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality?hsLang=en-us) - [Quality Core Tools (31)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality-core-tools?hsLang=en-us) - [Special Process Assessments (CQI's) (10)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/special-process-assessments-cqis?hsLang=en-us) - [Supply Chain Management (420)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/supply-chain-management?hsLang=en-us) - [SupplySafe (5)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/supplysafe?hsLang=en-us) - [Training (125)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/training?hsLang=en-us) - [USMCA (2)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/usmca?hsLang=en-us) - [Warranty Management (4)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/warranty-management?hsLang=en-us) - [All Posts](https://blog.aiag.org/) --- [![JOIN AIAG TODAY!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/385656/f126a078-c813-4dfb-8e94-733bccc2ce6e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/385656/f126a078-c813-4dfb-8e94-733bccc2ce6e) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ![](https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/viewthroughconversion/1066259640/?value=0&guid=ON&script=0) ![Quantcast](//pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-F7QHy7b3cbvyb\.gif?labels=_fp.event.Default;)