AIAG’s industry exclusive Supply Safe ™: Cyber Safe Check: Now updated and improved!

Sep 03, 2020

It’s easier than ever to get a free quick scan, now free for all employees!

The number of employees working from home has skyrocketed this year. While many businesses are discovering they can operate effectively and efficiently in this environment, the number of employees working off a controlled corporate network increases cyber risk substantially. In fact, according to the FBI, complaints about cyberattacks have increased 400% since the middle of March. The threat to corporate networks, not to mention employee’s personal networks, is greater than ever.

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CANADA BANS IMPORTS OF FORCED LABOUR GOODS: NOW WHAT?

Sep 03, 2020

In a much overlooked but certain to be impactful provision of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which came into force on July 1, 2020, Canada agreed to impose a prohibition on the importation of goods that are produced in whole or in part by forced or compulsory labour.

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Virtual USMCA Content Reporting Training Now Available!

Aug 25, 2020

As the only industry-endorsed training of its kind, AIAG’s new 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.

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NEW REPORT ASSESSES HUMAN RIGHTS RISKS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Aug 19, 2020

Recently, AIAG had an opportunity to offer an automotive-industry perspective on human rights due diligence for a new report from Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ).

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Translated AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook Errata Sheets Now Available!

Aug 12, 2020

Following the release of the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook on June 3, 2019, AIAG and VDA created an errata sheet to identify items in the original document that needed correction or clarification. While this errata sheet does not change the methodology itself, it does clear up wording on certain concepts, and identifies typing and formatting errors.

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Modern Slavery Rules Are Coming to Canada

Aug 05, 2020

The emerging prominence of environmental, social and governance issues on the risk register of Canadian businesses has captured the attention of Canadian in-house counsel. Now more than ever, risk management efforts are focusing on “S” issues, including the financial, operational, legal, regulatory and brand erosion risks relating to the presence of forced labour, child labour and human-trafficked labour (collectively, “modern slavery”) in business operations and supply chains.

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Special Process: Coating System Assessment (CQI-12) Version 3 Coming Soon!

Jul 16, 2020

Coming August 2020!

The new CQI-12 Special Process: Coating System Assessment was developed to help better evaluate quality systems at coating shops supplying OEM automotive coatings. Now in it’s third edition, the Coating System Assessment has been updated and revised for greater clarity, and to include the ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System concepts, “process approach” and “risk management.”

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What’s New with AIAG’s CTS Software?

Jul 16, 2020

As we continue to update and develop our Core Tools Support (CTS) software to improve the user experience, we’re excited to announce the addition of two new support features on our main CTS webpage, and a new task screen in the software itself!

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Free USMCA Webcast Now Available - USMCA Training Course Coming Soon!

Jul 09, 2020

AIAG is on track to kick off its new USMCA training course in August and has created a new webpage and webcast to provide key information for those interested in learning more.

The course is designed to help auto industry professionals get up to speed on the major changes they must navigate as part of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement. The USMCA replaces NAFTA and took effect July 1, 2020. The changes include new country of origin rules and what’s required for duty-free treatment under USMCA, new labor value content requirements, and redefined categories for automotive parts.

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CTPAT MSC Announcements: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO UPDATE YOUR SECURITY PROFILE

Jul 09, 2020

Dear CTPAT Member,

All partners are aware that CTPAT implemented the new Minimum Security Criteria (MSC) in 2020. The CTPAT security profile was taken offline for several months in order to update the security profile with the new MSC.  The security profile is now back online and open for new submissions. Per the CTPAT partnership agreement, partners must complete and submit an updated security profile once a year. The CTPAT anniversary date is used as the security profile due date.  The anniversary date is located on the main login screen once you log into your CTPAT account. All security profile questions were uploaded to the Public Library several months ago in order for each company to prepare for this transition.  In addition, each company has a security profile PDF document in the Partner Document Exchange section of the portal for easy reference to the last profile that was completed.

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