Don't miss AIAG’s upcoming IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference on October 8–10, 2025, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

AIAG’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices just got even stronger. Meet AVA, our new virtual assistant designed to help you navigate today’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) landscape. AVA delivers instant, expert-vetted answers on sustainability, responsible sourcing, human rights, and regulatory compliance.

The third and final session of AIAG’s complimentary Carbon Inventory Management Workshop series is September 30, 2025, from 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. EST.

Six major automotive manufacturers have united around the AIAG Due Diligence Reporting Template (DDRT) — a single standardized tool to address forced labor risks and meet new global compliance requirements.

With new reporting obligations effective September 2025 and annual requirements expected by mid-2026, preparation is more important than ever.

Last call! As part of the AIAG Water Security Work Group's commitment to driving environmental progress, we invite you to participate in a brief, 5-minute survey on facility-level water usage and efficiency. The deadline has been extended to October 9 to gather more responses. Please be part of the benchmark and share your facility’s water efficiency insights.

The quality profession is in the midst of a significant transition — and technical expertise alone isn’t enough. To truly drive impact, today’s quality professionals must also master the art of communication, ensuring their voice resonates at the leadership table.

Navigating automotive quality standards and best practices shouldn’t slow you down. That’s why AIAG is proud to introduce AVA, your new virtual assistant for all things quality. AVA connects you with immediate, trustworthy answers — whether you’re clarifying the latest FMEA guidelines, exploring Special Process Assessments, or comparing industry standards and regulations.

Ready to build your team’s quality skills and stay ahead of industry changes? Our October Training Calendar includes everything from corrective action and mistake proofing to FMEA, SPC, MSA, and more.

In the upcoming AIAG North America Customs & Trade Town Hall on November 6, 2025 (at Elevate in Detroit), 22-year U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) veteran Shawn Beddows will lead an in-depth panel discussion on how cross-border logistics strategies intersect with key supply chain security programs like Mexico’s Operador Económico Autorizado (OEA), Partners in Protection (PIP), and the U.S. Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT). Two CBP expert panelists, an OEM, and Beddows, who is currently vice president, global services for CT Strategies, will offer practical insights for companies operating across the U.S.-Mexico border with a focus on how to align operational practices with binational security and compliance standards.

In a defining moment for the global automotive industry, six leading manufacturers — Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan, Stellantis, and Toyota — have issued a joint letter to their suppliers, signaling a new level of unity on one of the industry’s most critical topics: forced labor due diligence. Supported by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), this unprecedented collaboration marks a milestone in the journey toward a more transparent, ethical, and resilient supply chain.