--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (60) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (60) --- [![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/) ## [Biden just signed a law to lower shipping costs. Will it work?](https://blog.aiag.org/biden-just-signed-a-law-to-lower-shipping-costs.-will-it-work?hsLang=en-us) Jul 04, 2022 [![cargo ship](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/cargo%20ship%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/biden-just-signed-a-law-to-lower-shipping-costs.-will-it-work?hsLang=en-us) President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 into law on Thursday, promising sweeping changes to the ocean shipping industry after more than two years of port congestion, delays and rising costs. The high-profile bill, which sailed through the House earlier this week,is part of the Biden administration’s attempt to rein in consumer price inflation that hit a new 40-year high this month. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/biden-just-signed-a-law-to-lower-shipping-costs.-will-it-work?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [July Training Courses Are Fast Approaching...Register Today!](https://blog.aiag.org/july-training-courses-kick-off-soon-register-today?hsLang=en-us) Jun 29, 2022 [![training](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/virtual%20training-1.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/july-training-courses-kick-off-soon-register-today?hsLang=en-us) Ready to explore July training opportunities? Check out the following list for a complete look at what's up next, and be sure to click the linked titles to learn more! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/july-training-courses-kick-off-soon-register-today?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG Supports Rapidly Evolving Supply Chain With 40 Years of Industry Collaboration](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-supports-rapidly-evolving-supply-chain-with-40-years-of-industry-collaboration?hsLang=en-us) Jun 24, 2022 [![40](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/40%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-supports-rapidly-evolving-supply-chain-with-40-years-of-industry-collaboration?hsLang=en-us) As AIAG celebrates 40 years this month, the association says that successful collaborations and making sure standards and best practices are accessible to the entire automotive supply chain will help the industry navigate one of the most challenging periods in its history. With the evolution of electric vehicles and unprecedented supply chain and workforce challenges, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) is poised with 40 years of leadership experience to help the industry change, adapt, and grow. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-supports-rapidly-evolving-supply-chain-with-40-years-of-industry-collaboration?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [2022 Hybrid IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference](https://blog.aiag.org/2022-hybrid-imds-product-chemical-compliance-conference?hsLang=en-us) Jun 22, 2022 [![car parts](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/car%20parts%20on%20wood%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/2022-hybrid-imds-product-chemical-compliance-conference?hsLang=en-us) Join us for the 2022 Hybrid IMDS & Product Compliance Conference scheduled for October 11–12, 2022, at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. This always-popular event will cover global legislative issues and IMDS topics. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/2022-hybrid-imds-product-chemical-compliance-conference?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG’s Work Group Needs Your Participation](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-work-group-needs-your-participation-1?hsLang=en-us) Jun 22, 2022 [![we need you](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/we%20need%20you-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-work-group-needs-your-participation-1?hsLang=en-us) As a member, you have much to contribute, and volunteering on an AIAG committee or work group gives your company a seat at the table and an influential voice in the discussion. The support of thousands of members and industry volunteers working together in a cooperative environment makes it possible for AIAG to create the guidelines and tools that result in streamlined processes and solutions to our industry’s pain points and challenges. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-work-group-needs-your-participation-1?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Inequality Has Become an Investor Priority — How Human Rights Advocates Can Respond](https://blog.aiag.org/inequality-has-become-an-investor-priority-how-human-rights-advocates-can-respond?hsLang=en-us) Jun 22, 2022 [![human rights](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/human_rights_keyboard-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/inequality-has-become-an-investor-priority-how-human-rights-advocates-can-respond?hsLang=en-us)   When the European Union embraced the concept of double materiality in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which mandated that investors consider risks corporations externalize onto people, the business and human rights movement notched a significant win. Now the notion of double materiality is also taking shape in a different guise beyond Europe:  Investor concerns around systemic risks, including inequality, are rising.   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/inequality-has-become-an-investor-priority-how-human-rights-advocates-can-respond?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New! Future Automotive Expert (FAE) Event: Own Your Career and Know Your Value in a Changing Environment](https://blog.aiag.org/new-future-automotive-expert-fae-event-own-your-career-and-know-your-value-in-a-changing-environment?hsLang=en-us) Jun 22, 2022 [![know your worth](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/know%20your%20worth%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-future-automotive-expert-fae-event-own-your-career-and-know-your-value-in-a-changing-environment?hsLang=en-us) Featuring Dana Inc.’s vice president of global quality, Lonnie Holmquist — a dedicated professional with more than 25 years of experience in automotive — this [webinar recording](https://www.aiag.org/store/webinars/details?WebinarCode=FAOY) explores being intentional, knowing your value, and owning your career in our everchanging world. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-future-automotive-expert-fae-event-own-your-career-and-know-your-value-in-a-changing-environment?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Agenda Details Now Available for the 2022 AIAG Quality Summit!](https://blog.aiag.org/agenda-details-now-available-for-the-2022-aiag-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) Jun 17, 2022 [![laptop ](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/laptop%20in%20front%20of%20manufacturing%20bg%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/agenda-details-now-available-for-the-2022-aiag-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) With just under four months to go until this year’s [Quality Summit](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E22QUALITY), we’re excited to share our agenda as we confirm new speakers and session details.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/agenda-details-now-available-for-the-2022-aiag-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Summer Quality Trainings Are Here! Head to the AIAG Store to Register Today](https://blog.aiag.org/summer-quality-trainings-are-here-head-to-the-aiag-store-to-register-today?hsLang=en-us) Jun 17, 2022 [![training](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/training%20sketch%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/summer-quality-trainings-are-here-head-to-the-aiag-store-to-register-today?hsLang=en-us) With June well underway and July just around the corner, we’ve got plenty of trainings to choose from in the coming weeks. Simply click any of the links below to learn more, or visit our [Quality Training Store](https://www.aiag.org/store/quality/training) for a complete listing! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/summer-quality-trainings-are-here-head-to-the-aiag-store-to-register-today?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Announcing a New Core Tools Exam: the AIAG & VDA Process FMEA Certification Exam](https://blog.aiag.org/announcing-a-new-core-tools-exam-the-aiag-vda-process-fmea-certification-exam?hsLang=en-us) Jun 17, 2022 [![certification](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/certification%20stamp%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/announcing-a-new-core-tools-exam-the-aiag-vda-process-fmea-certification-exam?hsLang=en-us)   Have you spotted the latest addition to our Quality Training Store? If not, now’s the time to check out the new [AIAG & VDA Process FMEA Certification Exam!](https://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=PFMCT) [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/announcing-a-new-core-tools-exam-the-aiag-vda-process-fmea-certification-exam?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [1](https://blog.aiag.org/page/1?hsLang=en-us) [...](https://blog.aiag.org/page/55?hsLang=en-us) [58](https://blog.aiag.org/page/58?hsLang=en-us) [59](https://blog.aiag.org/page/59?hsLang=en-us) [60](https://blog.aiag.org/page/60) [61](https://blog.aiag.org/page/61?hsLang=en-us) [62](https://blog.aiag.org/page/62?hsLang=en-us) [...](https://blog.aiag.org/page/65?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;)