--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (7) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (7) --- [![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/) ## [Deepen Your Customs & Trade Expertise: ACE and CARM Training – November 7](https://blog.aiag.org/enhance-compliance-with-ace-and-carm-training-sessions?hsLang=en-us) Oct 09, 2025 [![Import](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/import%20export-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/enhance-compliance-with-ace-and-carm-training-sessions?hsLang=en-us) The 2025 [**AIAG North American Customs and Trade Town Hall**](https://www.aiag.org/events/na-customs-trade-hall) may conclude on November 6, but the learning doesn’t stop there. The following day, November 7, AIAG will host two focused training sessions designed to help customs and trade professionals strengthen compliance, improve accuracy, and stay ahead of evolving global trade requirements. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/enhance-compliance-with-ace-and-carm-training-sessions?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Meet AVA: Your Supply Chain Support Partner](https://blog.aiag.org/meet-ava-your-supply-chain-support-partner?hsLang=en-us) Oct 09, 2025 [![AVA](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/AVA-blog2.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/meet-ava-your-supply-chain-support-partner?hsLang=en-us) Supply chain challenges are evolving fast—from logistics and materials management to customs, trade, and digital transformation. AVA, AIAG’s new virtual assistant, is here to help you keep pace. Instantly access reliable answers on everything from inventory management and MMOG/LE to EV battery handling and compliance documentation. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/meet-ava-your-supply-chain-support-partner?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Are You Leaving Duty Refunds on the Table? Don’t Miss This Free Webinar!](https://blog.aiag.org/are-you-leaving-duty-refunds-on-the-table-dont-miss-this-free-webinar?hsLang=en-us) Oct 09, 2025 [![Karen Kenney](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Karen%20Kenney%20Webinar%20Blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/are-you-leaving-duty-refunds-on-the-table-dont-miss-this-free-webinar?hsLang=en-us) Navigating the latest tariff policies can mean the difference between lost revenue and new opportunity. Join AIAG on **October 15, 2025, from 1:30–2:30 PM EST** for our free webinar, [**From Trade Policy to Practice: A Best-Practice Approach to Today’s Tariff Turbulence**.](https://www.aiag.org/training-and-resources/webinars/details/E25TRDPLCY) [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/are-you-leaving-duty-refunds-on-the-table-dont-miss-this-free-webinar?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Strengthen Your Supply Chain Expertise – One Module at a Time](https://blog.aiag.org/strengthen-your-supply-chain-expertise-one-module-at-a-time?hsLang=en-us) Oct 09, 2025 [![Supply Chain Modules](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Essentials%20of%20SC%20map%20-%20blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/strengthen-your-supply-chain-expertise-one-module-at-a-time?hsLang=en-us) In today’s dynamic automotive environment, understanding the fundamentals of supply chain management is more important than ever. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to expand your knowledge, AIAG’s **Essentials of Supply Chain Management** online training series offers a comprehensive foundation in key concepts, processes, and best practices — all available anytime, anywhere. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/strengthen-your-supply-chain-expertise-one-module-at-a-time?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Transforming Automotive Negotiations with Collaborative Business Models](https://blog.aiag.org/transforming-automotive-negotiations-with-collaborative-business-models?hsLang=en-us) Oct 08, 2025 [![Kate Visatek](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Kate-Visatek-Blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/transforming-automotive-negotiations-with-collaborative-business-models?hsLang=en-us) In the latest episode of our sponsored collaboration with the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, [**Kate Vitasek**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katevitasek/), global authority on collaborative business models, explains how the Vested framework is transforming automotive negotiations. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/transforming-automotive-negotiations-with-collaborative-business-models?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Meet AVA — The AIAG Virtual Assistant](https://blog.aiag.org/meet-ava-the-aiag-virtual-assistant?hsLang=en-us) Oct 01, 2025 [![AVA](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Blog-Image---AVA.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/meet-ava-the-aiag-virtual-assistant?hsLang=en-us) We’re excited to introduce **the AIAG Virtual Assistant** — AVA — your new digital gateway to the automotive industry. Unlike general AI tools that rely on unverified sources, AVA is trained *exclusively* on AIAG’s trusted, industry-created knowledge. That means every answer is rooted in **expert-vetted standards, best practices, and resources** developed with — and for — the automotive community. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/meet-ava-the-aiag-virtual-assistant?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [One Week Away: The Premier Compliance Event for IMDS & Sustainability Professionals](https://blog.aiag.org/one-week-away-the-premier-compliance-event-for-imds-sustainability-professionals?hsLang=en-us) Oct 01, 2025 [![IMDS Conference](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/IMDS%20Blog%20(500%20x%20280%20px).png)](https://blog.aiag.org/one-week-away-the-premier-compliance-event-for-imds-sustainability-professionals?hsLang=en-us) In just one week, compliance leaders from across the automotive supply chain will gather for the IMDS, Product Compliance & Sustainability Conference — the definitive event for staying ahead of regulations, mastering IMDS, and advancing sustainability programs. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/one-week-away-the-premier-compliance-event-for-imds-sustainability-professionals?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Pete Mento on the Global Economics & Geopolitics Shaping Trade](https://blog.aiag.org/pete-mento-on-the-global-economics-geopolitics-shaping-trade?hsLang=en-us) Oct 01, 2025 [![Pete Mento](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Pete%20Mento%20blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/pete-mento-on-the-global-economics-geopolitics-shaping-trade?hsLang=en-us) International trade is shaped by more than regulations — it’s driven by global economics, political shifts, and strategic maneuvering between nations. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/pete-mento-on-the-global-economics-geopolitics-shaping-trade?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Free AIAG Webinar Oct. 15: Maximize Duty Drawback & IEEPA Refunds — Expert Guidance from Karen Kenney](https://blog.aiag.org/free-aiag-webinar-oct.-15-maximize-duty-drawback-ieepa-refunds-expert-guidance-from-karen-kenney?hsLang=en-us) Oct 01, 2025 [![Karen Kenney](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Karen%20Kenney%20Webinar%20Blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/free-aiag-webinar-oct.-15-maximize-duty-drawback-ieepa-refunds-expert-guidance-from-karen-kenney?hsLang=en-us) Don’t leave money unclaimed! Join AIAG for a free, actionable webinar that will help your company navigate duty recovery and tariff turbulence: **From Trade Policy to Practice: A Best-Practice Approach to Today’s Tariff Turbulence** [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/free-aiag-webinar-oct.-15-maximize-duty-drawback-ieepa-refunds-expert-guidance-from-karen-kenney?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Exciting News for CTS™ Users and Future-Focused Quality Teams: Introducing Enterprise CORE™](https://blog.aiag.org/exciting-news-for-cts-users-and-future-focused-quality-teams-introducing-enterprise-core?hsLang=en-us) Oct 01, 2025 [![Enterprise CORE](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Enterprise%20Core%20blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/exciting-news-for-cts-users-and-future-focused-quality-teams-introducing-enterprise-core?hsLang=en-us) At AIAG, we know that automotive quality professionals need tools that keep them ahead — never slowing them down. That’s why we’re thrilled to unveil **Enterprise CORE™**, the next-generation evolution of our industry-trusted CORE Tools Support™ (CTS) platform. 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