Powering Performance

The IMDS Steering Committee recently shared the following updates on Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) in IMDS:

With the next IMDS Release 15.0, another sustainability reporting mega-trend will be implemented into the system.

This is part of a series in which we recap sessions from the 2023 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference.

What’s the European Union Battery Passport, and what’s being done in the U.S. when it comes to battery regulation? A session at the 2023 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference titled “EU Battery Passport and U.S.” took a deep dive into these questions.

Get up to speed on the latest developments in automotive quality — including OEM and supplier-specific perspectives on electrification and other cutting-edge technologies shaping the mobility landscape — at our 2024 Quality Summit!

From new training exploring the APQP 3rd Edition and standalone Control Plan to "retake" sessions for our AIAG IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor Training and AIAG IATF 16949:2016 Lead Auditor Training with AIAG Supplier Auditor Certification, we've got the courses you need to get ahead this fall.

With 29 years of experience, including nearly a decade at Shape Corp. alone — and various quality-specific roles prior to joining Shape (e.g., quality analyst, engineer, manager, and director) — AIAG’s newest Quality Steering Committee member, Tina Noll, brings a wealth of expertise to the table.

AIAG has opened early registration at a significant cost savings for its first live North American Customs and Trade Town Hall in four years. Scheduled for November 7, 2024, at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan, the early registration savings are available until September 13, 2024. 

A biennial report from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative concludes that in the four years since its entry into force the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement “has had significantly positive economic impact on the U.S. and North American auto industry, benefitting producers, suppliers, and workers.” The industry “has largely rebounded from the critical input shortages and supply chain challenges” of the past few years, the report states, and “vehicle and parts producers continue to make significant investments in North American sourcing and production.”

The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation. Environmental pressures and rapid technological advancements are reshaping the landscape, challenging traditional car ownership and usage models. To stay ahead of the curve, it's critical to understand these changes and their long-term implications.

Have you heard the news? Multi-year subscription plans (and discounts) are now available for our Core Tools Support™ (CTS) software!

With the official start of fall just a few short weeks away, we're gearing up for an exciting series of events starting this September! Whether you're focusing on electrification, sustainability, quality standards, trade regulations, or another key challenges, this year's events are designed to keep you at the forefront of industry advancements for even greater success in 2024 and beyond.