Join AIAG and our esteemed panelists for a FREE webinar on March 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss the automotive impacts of the USMCA Free Trade Agreement, which was implemented in July 2020. Since implementation, many questions have been answered, however, some still remain as the automotive manufacturing community gets fully up to speed on compliance protocols and industry best practices.
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Deep Dive on Waste and the Circular Economy
GRI’s Business Leadership Forum Offers Opportunity to Build Knowledge and Expertise
How is your organization meeting growing expectations to measure and report on waste prevention, and take advantages of the opportunities presented by circularity?
Read MoreAt AIAG, we know that Core Tools certification exams are a great way to demonstrate competency in the automotive Core Tools – and we’re making it easier than ever to take these exams at your convenience, with all four certification exams (i.e., APQP/PPAP, FMEA 4th Edition, MSA and SPC) now available online, throughout 2021.
Read MoreAn AIAG member throughout both his collegiate and professional career to date, Honda North America’s Tony Mariucci believes that active engagement with AIAG helps drive positive change in our supply chain. Now, as the latest addition to AIAG’s Quality Steering Committee, Tony looks forward to continuing his involvement by participating in initiatives that support organizations at all levels with common standards and guidelines to reduce complexities in the automotive supply chain and its products.
Read MoreHeat Treat Radio host, Doug Glenn, begins a 4-part series with Justin Rydzewski about Revision 4 of CQI-9. These two experts, who served on the revision committee, are full of interesting information and practical advice on how to understand and comply with CQI-9 Rev.4.
Read MoreNew Features Added to AIAG’s CTS Software
In response to subscriber requests, AIAG has added two new features to our CTS Software!
The first of these new additions allows users to add Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols in CTS. As shown below, a popup window provides the various GD&T symbols that can be entered into Product Characteristics and Process Characteristics fields, as well as other areas of the control plan and FMEA. Of the 21 available GD&T symbols, users can view seven at a time, and can access the remaining symbols by clicking the left or right arrows in the popup window.
Read MoreSteve Britt, senior manager — customs at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, leads customs and international trade functions with teams in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. He is responsible for all import and export operations and compliance activities as well as providing strategic direction for risk mitigation and duty optimization activities.
Read MoreWILL THE THIRD TIME BE THE CHARM? MODERN SLAVERY LEGISLATION INTRODUCED AGAIN IN CANADA'S PARLIAMENT
In the weeks ahead, the Senate will be turning its attention to Bill S-216. The Bill, if passed, will enact Canada's first modern slavery disclosure legislation.
The proposed Modern Slavery Act would require mandatory modern slavery disclosure by companies subject to the Act, as well as an amendment to the Customs Tariff to prohibit the importation of goods produced using forced labour (which is already prohibited) and goods made by children.
Read MoreAre Your Systems Secure?
Did you know that the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Agency (CISA) offers free resources like their Telework tips and security considerations to help you and your colleagues establish a safe work from home environment? While these tools are always valuable for organizations throughout the supply chain, they're particularly useful in our current climate of increased cyber risk as many professionals continue to work remotely.
Read MoreA report assessing the regulatory landscape for sustainability reporting has found that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure has never been more pervasive globally — and is now firmly in the mainstream of disclosure on organizational performance. As the market implications of certain ESG topics become more evident, interest in the quality of disclosures is also sharpening.
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