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Governments are increasingly scrutinizing human trafficking and forced labor abuses in private sector operations. In addition to the moral imperative to address these abuses, businesses should be on alert given the significant disruptions in supply chains that government regulation may cause, resulting in potential economic, legal, and/or reputational harm. Apparel, food and beverage, technology, and financial services companies in particular should closely monitor and prepare for global regulatory developments.

Since the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2016, the role of the private sector in fulfilling the 2030 Agenda has been widely acknowledged, as set out under SDG 12. Yet to assess how companies are actually contributing towards these Global Goals, we need greater transparency on their impacts.

AIAG’s CTS Software is now available in-language to more than 1 billion people as AIAG releases its Chinese translation.

AIAG is proud to announce the simultaneous launch of a Chinese translation and dedicated server for Core Tools Support™ (CTS) software users in China. With the majority of IATF certified locations in China, this translation and dedicated server provide in-language CTS access to 50% of IATF certified locations worldwide.

Coming soon…don’t miss our mid-May automotive warranty courses!

Scheduled next for May 17^th, the Automotive Warranty Management – An Introduction training is intended for those who are new to – or want to gain a better understanding of – warranty management, including how the systems interact between suppliers, customers and dealers.

The AIAG Quality Team is pleased to announce two new Quality Steering Committee (QSC) members: Rivian’s senior director of strategic quality excellence, Fred B. Johns, and Magna International’s VP of quality, Lina Bucci.

Whether you’re new to FMEA or planning to add the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook or SAE J1739 FMEA to your current manufacturing process or product, this upcoming webinar is one you won’t want to miss!

Scheduled for May 6, 2021 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time (10 a.m. Central Time), the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook and SAE J1739 FMEA Analysis – What You Need to Know webinar is completely free for all attendees, and will focus on similarities and differences between the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook and the SAE J1739 FMEA.

In response to industry demand, we’re excited to announce the launch of two ACE reporting courses next month only, as these classes are scheduled just once per calendar year.

Led by Carlos R. Rodriguez from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the two-hour ACE Reporting Demonstration for Import training is scheduled for May 11, 2021, and the ACE Reporting Demonstration for Export course is scheduled for the following day, May 12, 2021.

Updated supply chain publications are now available! Head to the AIAG Store today to find newly revised versions of the Guideline for Returnable Transport Items (RTIs) Identification, and the Global Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Item Level Standard.

Coming Soon! MMOG.np enhancements are scheduled to launch at the end of April. Here’s what to expect:

• Improved user management – company administrators in MMOG.np will have more flexibility to manage user profiles.
• Advanced assessment export – this new feature allows company and site administrators to select/filter their assessments by site, customer, MMOG/LE version, data and status, and to export the data in an external CSV file that can easily be converted into an Excel file to make reports.
• All tables in MMOG.np can now be exported as CSV files.

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.