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Intended for both seasoned professionals looking to refresh their memories, as well as students still learning the vocabulary and acronyms associated with Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) and the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) respectively, these complimentary glossaries are fantastic reference tools to keep on hand!

China was the United States’ top trading partner for the 10th consecutive month in January, and was No. 1 overall in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Friday.

Mexico was No. 2, as its total trade with the U.S. fell 1.3% to $48.5 billion in January, compared to the same period in 2019. Canada was third with $45.8 billion.

Trade didn't make it into the Biden administration's seven immediate priorities. It's not a subject where analysts and former trade representatives expect to see big moves or a flurry of activity.

But that hasn't deterred newly-confirmed U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai.

Registration is open now for the virtual 2021 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference on October 19–20, 2021: Transitioning From Compliance and Reporting to Sustainability.

Whether your team is working remotely, back at the office, or somewhere in between, AIAG has the cybersecurity resources you need to help ensure your network is secure moving forward.

FACT: Your web connections are constantly being targeted by hackers for vulnerabilities

If you missed the latest Future Automotive Expert event, you can still get the recorded webinar. In “Challenges in the Workplace of the Future,” Russ Ortisi, vice president of information technology at AIAG provides insight into the expected impacts and some advice for businesses and the people who work for them in the "workplace of the future."

Progress on harmonizing sustainability reporting standards and definitions hit the accelerator in 2020. After 20 years of discussions and evolving perspectives on what materiality means, who is it for, or whether the sustainability field should even be using the term “materiality,” we see a consensus emerging. 

At BSR, we welcome this consensus. Frankly, after years of debate in our field, this clarity is refreshing!

Developed in a collaborative effort by volunteers from Abbott Furnace, Ford Motor Company, Dana Incorporated, General Motors Company, and Magna International, the CQI-29 Brazing System Assessment (BSA) 1^st edition is now available.

New Live Virtual Training Available! Understanding the Welding and Brazing Special Process System Assessment – a live virtual workshop that helps participants learn how to internally assess the management and control of their welding or brazing processes – is now available at the AIAG Store.

Are you looking for a way to ensure your employees are knowledgeable about the Core Tools? Or perhaps you want to show current and perspective employers that you possess an understanding of the Core Tools?