--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (73) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (73) --- [![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/) ## [New Webinar! DOE Programs: Better Buildings, Better Plants and 50001 Ready](https://blog.aiag.org/new-webinar-doe-programs-better-buildings-better-plants-and-50001-ready?hsLang=en-us) Aug 18, 2021 [![DOE](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/department%20of%20energy%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-webinar-doe-programs-better-buildings-better-plants-and-50001-ready?hsLang=en-us)   Join AIAG and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Eli Levine and Thomas Wenning for our next [complimentary webinar](https://iz.t.hubspotemail.net/e2t/tc/MVZzlGNqRjrVRHhgX2BKZk0W46ZLVZ4vPKCbMtGxkV5nxG7V3Zsc37CgVv8W6XBwR873QtMKW81brTx63QY3hF5-PN43dv3NW6Ckd0F29RJzSW68P-jB2m2y4lW5jQzdN1Tjmk0W9hsWbQ1lVVWgW7-dywP7jJNG2W6VcYXb4WnFfbW4mWDD54n-YKHW5bnfj94RK82QW59nkSy42nJ5kW6FfVF45qRjZ-W7CTzwf8Fct51W4sPSYt60bgcDW5CRYDr35lVJDW3pFYcC8rrP7gW5mH1_S5XtjCJW1Xbr8s1r9GQSW9dyCYs2DHxzkN7KNgLDL-HkVW6qcYZg4j2GbgW3FbPX35nBC8RW6D3bcf11KvnCN8vCLTlTCyhDVz_HtQ4NhHMCW99X33f4gnz0XW7_KdJj6CWgbdW5mklgV4QjCw5W2fBZg_1YQCQXW4YQzQn96tBZMW2NG-5X7z7XDn3n7C1) on September 14, 2021: DOE Programs: Better Buildings, Better Plants and 50001 Ready.   Along with explaining how DOE’s Better Plants and 50001 Ready programs help U.S. manufacturers develop mature energy management programs and identify energy efficiency and cost saving opportunities, Levine and Wenning will detail the no-cost tools, resources, and initiatives DOE offers to support U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and decarbonization efforts.   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-webinar-doe-programs-better-buildings-better-plants-and-50001-ready?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [What Companies Need to Know about the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation](https://blog.aiag.org/what-companies-need-to-know-about-the-international-financial-reporting-standards-foundation?hsLang=en-us) Aug 18, 2021 [![sustainability](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/sustainability%20report%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/what-companies-need-to-know-about-the-international-financial-reporting-standards-foundation?hsLang=en-us) “The sustainability reporting landscape is undergoing a transformation” has been a sustainability truism for years now, but the chorus promoting this adage is growing stronger, louder, and more convincing. Why? We’re finally starting to see tangible change. The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) have [merged](https://www.valuereportingfoundation.org/news/iirc-and-sasb-form-the-value-reportingfoundation-providing-comprehensive-suite-oftools-to-assess-manage-and-communicate-value/) into the Value Reporting Foundation. They and three other sustainability reporting bodies — CDP, Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), known as the Group of Five — have called for closer coordination and launched a [prototype climate-related financial disclosure standard](https://29kjwb3armds2g3gi4lq2sx1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/Reporting-on-enterprise-value_climate-prototype_Dec20.pdf). [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/what-companies-need-to-know-about-the-international-financial-reporting-standards-foundation?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [The German Parliament passed the "Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains" on 11 June 2021](https://blog.aiag.org/the-german-parliament-passed-the-act-on-corporate-due-diligence-in-supply-chains-on-11-june-2021?hsLang=en-us) Aug 17, 2021 [![human rights](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/human%20rights%20global%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/the-german-parliament-passed-the-act-on-corporate-due-diligence-in-supply-chains-on-11-june-2021?hsLang=en-us) After several months of discussion, the German Parliament ("Bundestag") adopted the "Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains" (Supply Chain Due Diligence Act – "Act" or "LkSG") on 11 June 2021.1 The Act imposes, for the first time, a binding obligation on companies to establish, implement and update due diligence procedures to improve compliance with specified core human rights and, to a limited extent, environmental protection in supply chains. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/the-german-parliament-passed-the-act-on-corporate-due-diligence-in-supply-chains-on-11-june-2021?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New AIAG & VDA FMEA Webinar Coming Soon!](https://blog.aiag.org/new-aiag-vda-fmea-webinar-coming-soon?hsLang=en-us) Aug 13, 2021 [![webinar](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/webinar%20laptop%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-aiag-vda-fmea-webinar-coming-soon?hsLang=en-us) Join AIAG's Brian Martensen and Plexus International's Jeremy Hazel for a [free webinar](https://plexusintl.zoom.us/webinar/register/5816275779736/WN_fiC9vm8XRyeNVRd2mfpzXA?utm_campaign=AIAG-VDA%20FMEA%20&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ro3drPP9OlpTOIcBbtNDzUxv-s0Ei-zuAz88NXkWty8_5o1Z1WAzNvSvaLEFFSa77gF3z&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=827dc828-1aae-4fb5-a52d-b8aa208ebd31%7Cf9aea3b0-199a-4fca-bb05-dcbff1678ed6) on August 18th! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-aiag-vda-fmea-webinar-coming-soon?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG’s Quality Steering Committee Welcomes New Member](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-quality-steering-committee-welcomes-new-member?hsLang=en-us) Aug 13, 2021 [![welcome](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/welcome%20display-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-quality-steering-committee-welcomes-new-member?hsLang=en-us) Join us in welcoming the newest member of the AIAG Quality Steering Committee (QSC): NXP’s internal/registrar audit director, Joe Beyer! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-quality-steering-committee-welcomes-new-member?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [GM’s Dave Leich: ‘Supply Chain Visibility and Resiliency Must Be Top Priority’](https://blog.aiag.org/gms-dave-leich-supply-chain-visibility-and-resiliency-must-be-top-priority?hsLang=en-us) Aug 04, 2021 [![supply chain](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/supply%20chain%20future%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/gms-dave-leich-supply-chain-visibility-and-resiliency-must-be-top-priority?hsLang=en-us) GM’s Dave Leich says the last 18 months in automotive have been unlike anything he’s seen in over three decades in the industry. As executive director, global supply chain, at General Motors Corporation, Leich leads the assembly, propulsion, and stamping operations, as well as the material launch execution and the demand/supply planning and scheduling organizations. His responsibilities also include GM’s global supply chain operations for North America, South America, and Asia-Pacific. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/gms-dave-leich-supply-chain-visibility-and-resiliency-must-be-top-priority?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Event (and Discount) Details for the 2021 Supply Chain + International Trade Summit!](https://blog.aiag.org/event-and-discount-details-for-the-2021-supply-chain-international-trade-summit?hsLang=en-us) Aug 04, 2021 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/2021%20sc%20and%20IT%20summit%20-%20blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/event-and-discount-details-for-the-2021-supply-chain-international-trade-summit?hsLang=en-us) Ready for more detail about this year’s [Supply Chain + International Trade Summit](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E21SUPCUS)? Check out a few agenda highlights below, and don’t forget to head to the AIAG Store today for more information and to reserve your seat! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/event-and-discount-details-for-the-2021-supply-chain-international-trade-summit?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Sivad Q. Davis Joins AIAG Supply Chain Team as Project Coordinator](https://blog.aiag.org/savid-q.-davis-joins-aiag-supply-chain-team-as-project-coordinator?hsLang=en-us) Aug 04, 2021 [![welcome](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/welcome%20to%20the%20team%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/savid-q.-davis-joins-aiag-supply-chain-team-as-project-coordinator?hsLang=en-us) The AIAG Supply Chain Products + Services team welcomes Sivad Q. Davis as its new project coordinator. Davis has worked for the past two years as an AIAG customer service representative, which allowed him to build a strong foundation in the broad scope of what AIAG provides the industry — from publications, events, and webinars to training and certifications. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/savid-q.-davis-joins-aiag-supply-chain-team-as-project-coordinator?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [How has the pandemic affected supply chain partnerships?](https://blog.aiag.org/how-has-the-pandemic-affected-supply-chain-partnerships?hsLang=en-us) Aug 04, 2021 [![pandemic](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/virus%20on%20global%20map%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/how-has-the-pandemic-affected-supply-chain-partnerships?hsLang=en-us) *The pandemic magnified the need for collaborative partnerships between service providers and customers. We have seen things happening in the market you almost couldn't make up in Hollywood, and those that have remained transparent and collaborative in navigating these challenges have succeeded.* —Matt Friedman Vice President, Sales, Warehousing [Mainfreight](https://www.mainfreight.com/) [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/how-has-the-pandemic-affected-supply-chain-partnerships?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [IAOB Sponsored CTS Subscriptions Still Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/iaob-sponsored-cts-subscriptions-still-available?hsLang=en-us) Aug 04, 2021 [![apply now](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/apply%20now%20cropped%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/iaob-sponsored-cts-subscriptions-still-available?hsLang=en-us)   The IAOB’s sponsorship of our Core Tools Support™ (CTS) software continues! Cherie Reiche, managing director of the IAOB, explains: “In support of improving the management of FMEAs, Control Plans, and PPAP documentation, the IAOB, in partnership with AIAG, will provide up to 250 IATF certified organizations with a 1-year no cost subscription to AIAG’s Core Tools Support (CTS) software in the 2021 timeframe.”  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/iaob-sponsored-cts-subscriptions-still-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [1](https://blog.aiag.org/page/1?hsLang=en-us) [...](https://blog.aiag.org/page/68?hsLang=en-us) [71](https://blog.aiag.org/page/71?hsLang=en-us) [72](https://blog.aiag.org/page/72?hsLang=en-us) [73](https://blog.aiag.org/page/73) [74](https://blog.aiag.org/page/74?hsLang=en-us) [75](https://blog.aiag.org/page/75?hsLang=en-us) [...](https://blog.aiag.org/page/78?hsLang=en-us) [114](https://blog.aiag.org/page/114?hsLang=en-us) [![BLOG EN ESPAÑOL](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/385656/bc7b1564-c5cf-4ea9-82f8-50aaefb16345.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/385656/bc7b1564-c5cf-4ea9-82f8-50aaefb16345) --- ### Search Blog By Category - [Corporate Responsibility (284)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/corporate-responsibility?hsLang=en-us) - [CTPAT/AEO (2)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/ctpat-aeo?hsLang=en-us) - [CTS (7)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/cts?hsLang=en-us) - [Customs & Trade (18)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/customs-trade?hsLang=en-us) - [Cybersecurity (12)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/cybersecurity?hsLang=en-us) - [Environmental Sustainability (7)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/environmental-sustainability?hsLang=en-us) - [ESG (9)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/esg?hsLang=en-us) - [Events (163)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/events?hsLang=en-us) - [Finished Vehicle Logistics (3)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/finished-vehicle-logistics?hsLang=en-us) - [Forced Labor/Human Rights (19)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/forced-labor-human-rights?hsLang=en-us) - [Future Automotive Experts (FAE) (18)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/future-automotive-experts-fae?hsLang=en-us) - [German Due Diligence Act (1)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/german-due-diligence-act?hsLang=en-us) - [IATF 16949 (4)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/iatf-16949?hsLang=en-us) - [Membership & Volunteering (14)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/membership-volunteering?hsLang=en-us) - [MMOG/LE (2)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/mmog-le?hsLang=en-us) - [News (286)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/news?hsLang=en-us) - [Quality (395)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality?hsLang=en-us) - [Quality Core Tools (31)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/quality-core-tools?hsLang=en-us) - [Special Process Assessments (CQI's) (10)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/special-process-assessments-cqis?hsLang=en-us) - [Supply Chain Management (420)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/supply-chain-management?hsLang=en-us) - [SupplySafe (5)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/supplysafe?hsLang=en-us) - [Training (125)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/training?hsLang=en-us) - [USMCA (2)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/usmca?hsLang=en-us) - [Warranty Management (4)](https://blog.aiag.org/topic/warranty-management?hsLang=en-us) - [All Posts](https://blog.aiag.org/) --- [![JOIN AIAG TODAY!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/385656/f126a078-c813-4dfb-8e94-733bccc2ce6e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/385656/f126a078-c813-4dfb-8e94-733bccc2ce6e) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ![](https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/viewthroughconversion/1066259640/?value=0&guid=ON&script=0) ![Quantcast](//pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-F7QHy7b3cbvyb\.gif?labels=_fp.event.Default;)