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Registration is open for the March 23 Future Automotive Expert Webinar — Electrification Impact.

In January, GM announced its strategy to eliminate gasoline and diesel light-duty vehicles as it plans for an all-electric future. Other automakers tied to the internal combustion engine (ICE), such as Jaguar Land Rover and Ford, have announced similar plans.

As part of the SVHC 2020 Roadmap launched by the Council of the EU in 2013, all relevant, currently known substances of very high concern have been identified and included on the Candidate List. Systematic screening of registered substances has been key in identifying new chemicals of concern.

2020 began with companies making new commitments to sustainability, looking to do their part to achieve the SDGs and the goals of the Paris Agreement over the course of the Decisive Decade. Then, we found ourselves in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, government lockdowns, and the resulting economic downturn.

Joanna Martinez, founder of Supply Chain Advisors LLC, is a speaker, consultant, advisor, and published author. Recognized as a global procurement/supply chain leader, Joanna’s expertise allows her to provide coaching, strategy development, training, and opportunity assessments for her clients, which range from Fortune 50 companies to technology startups.

Prospective Speaker: The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) welcomes your proposal for a session presentation at the 2021 Virtual Quality Summit on October 5-6, 2021. The theme for this year’s Quality Summit is “Charging up Your QMS – Innovative Quality Tools for a Digital Industry.”

As senior manager of quality policy & audit for Toyota Motor North America, Myron understands the importance of keeping up with the latest quality concepts and trends – particularly in today’s ever-changing environment. And with more than two decades of experience at Toyota alone, Myron is sure to bring his unique perspective and valuable insights to the table as the latest addition to AIAG’s Quality Steering Committee.

Join us on March 31, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. China Standard Time (Beijing Time) for a free webinar announcing the launch of AIAG’s Chinese version of the Core Tools Support™ (CTS) software. Using a server dedicated specifically to organizations in China, the translated software includes all the same features and content as the original English version, including the option for new users to schedule a demo or free 30-day trial prior to subscribing.

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) proudly announce the IAOB’s continued sponsorship of AIAG’s Core Tools Support (CTS) software. With this announcement for 2021, the IAOB agreed to sponsor 250 IATF certified organizations with a one-year CTS license. Recipients of sponsored subscriptions must be certified to IATF 16949 by one of the IAOB’s 20 IATF certification bodies, which are listed on the IAOB website. 

As the only industry-endorsed training of its kind, AIAG’s USMCA Content Reporting course was developed by a highly qualified group of volunteers from numerous OEMs, heavy truck manufacturers, and Tier 1 suppliers, along with guidance from trusted trade compliance experts.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a CTPAT alert late January warning of cyber threats arising from many CTPAT members working from home during the pandemic. CBP stated that harmful individuals may try to exploit weaknesses associated with remote work, such as email phishing attacks with malicious links.