--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (76) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (76) --- [![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/) ## [Carla Bailo to Auto Industry: ‘We Have to Carefully Rethink Everything’](https://blog.aiag.org/carla-bailo-to-auto-industry-we-have-to-carefully-rethink-everything?hsLang=en-us) Jun 10, 2021 [![supply chain future](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/supply%20chain%20future%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/carla-bailo-to-auto-industry-we-have-to-carefully-rethink-everything?hsLang=en-us) Carla Bailo has 42 years’ experience in the automotive industry, but today’s mobility revolution is unlike anything she’s seen before. President and CEO of the [Center for Automotive Research](http://www.cargroup.org/) (CAR), Bailo will kick off the September 9th [2021 AIAG Supply Chain + International Trade Summit](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E21SUPCUS) by providing a global industry update, including trends and an outlook through 2030. Her remarks will cover the importance of sustainability initiatives in the industry and the crucial need for resilience in the supply chain. The session will conclude with a discussion of electric and connected vehicle penetration, polices and regulations, incentives, and the consumer education needed to promote adoption of these vehicles. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/carla-bailo-to-auto-industry-we-have-to-carefully-rethink-everything?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Check Out Free Supply Chain Management Resources Today!](https://blog.aiag.org/check-out-free-supply-chain-management-resources-today?hsLang=en-us) Jun 10, 2021 [![logistics](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/businessman%20with%20logistics%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/check-out-free-supply-chain-management-resources-today?hsLang=en-us) Intended for both seasoned professionals looking to refresh their memories, as well as students still learning the vocabulary and acronyms associated with Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) and the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) respectively, these complimentary glossaries are fantastic reference tools to keep on hand! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/check-out-free-supply-chain-management-resources-today?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [China remains top US trade partner, Mexico No. 2](https://blog.aiag.org/china-remains-top-us-trade-partner-mexico-no.-3?hsLang=en-us) Jun 10, 2021 [![Chinese and Mexican flags](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/china%20and%20mexico%20flags%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/china-remains-top-us-trade-partner-mexico-no.-3?hsLang=en-us) China was the United States’ top trading partner for the 10th consecutive month in January, and was No. 1 overall in 2020, according to [U.S. Census Bureau data](https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/highlights/top/top2101cm.html) released Friday. Mexico was No. 2, as its total trade with the U.S. fell 1.3% to $48.5 billion in January, compared to the same period in 2019. Canada was third with $45.8 billion. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/china-remains-top-us-trade-partner-mexico-no.-3?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [The US has a new trade chief. What supply chains can expect on tariffs and China.](https://blog.aiag.org/the-us-has-a-new-trade-chief.-what-supply-chains-can-expect-on-tariffs-and-china-1?hsLang=en-us) Jun 10, 2021 [![Chinese flag shipping containers](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/chinese%20flag%20shipping%20containers%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/the-us-has-a-new-trade-chief.-what-supply-chains-can-expect-on-tariffs-and-china-1?hsLang=en-us) Trade didn't make it into the Biden administration's [seven immediate priorities](https://www.whitehouse.gov/priorities/). It's not a subject where analysts and former trade representatives expect to see big moves or a flurry of activity. But that hasn't deterred newly-confirmed U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/the-us-has-a-new-trade-chief.-what-supply-chains-can-expect-on-tariffs-and-china-1?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Register Now! 2021 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference](https://blog.aiag.org/register-now-2021-imds-product-chemical-compliance-conference?hsLang=en-us) May 19, 2021 [![chemical plant](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/chemical%20plant%20tanks%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/register-now-2021-imds-product-chemical-compliance-conference?hsLang=en-us)   Registration is open now for the virtual 2021 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference on October 19–20, 2021: Transitioning From Compliance and Reporting to Sustainability.   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/register-now-2021-imds-product-chemical-compliance-conference?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [FREE CYBERSECURITY RESOURCES](https://blog.aiag.org/free-cybersecurity-resources?hsLang=en-us) May 19, 2021 [![cyber security](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/cyber%20security%20laptop%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/free-cybersecurity-resources?hsLang=en-us)   Whether your team is working remotely, back at the office, or somewhere in between, AIAG has the cybersecurity resources you need to help ensure your network is secure moving forward. **FACT: Your web connections are constantly being targeted by hackers for vulnerabilities** [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/free-cybersecurity-resources?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Future Automotive Expert: Challenges in the Workplace of the Future](https://blog.aiag.org/future-automotive-expert-challenges-in-the-workplace-of-the-future?hsLang=en-us) May 19, 2021 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/global%20communication%202%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/future-automotive-expert-challenges-in-the-workplace-of-the-future?hsLang=en-us)   If you missed the latest Future Automotive Expert event, you can still get the recorded webinar. In [“Challenges in the Workplace of the Future,”](https://iz.t.hubspotemail.net/e2t/tc/VVvTBj9m1XzSN5Q6RcZw3FbMW4zFhY94r748QN3X6VHN3p_9rV1-WJV7CgQt_W6t93CH5qsLMBW5T7GyT465f4PW1l5QF23F2srMW8y-PbF54Ft0JW6HwWN7659vXgW8t4tsg13qc36W4qPzzT788hNGVk_5f11NkGSlW4Xfyhm7D2VrlW1JnbJb67PRpHN7r_xbSRm-YlW4Lfmjd45VSvwW7pHVDY48FxT4VmVBjl6cNfbFN2BmXVVpmxgDW6Ts2CN2wbPd3VW5GkY1XyDHmW72HFt94Rn31xW4DXhJh767XMbW3xgx8n2_HX0JW6Nr_H-7wRBbtW7HN4-g6xm7WKN7w3D5Ds7YhhW8rgBDT6xKQxZW2XkQDp1DTxKNW7RHLHj8SPk-936SW1) Russ Ortisi, vice president of information technology at AIAG provides insight into the expected impacts and some advice for businesses and the people who work for them in the "workplace of the future."   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/future-automotive-expert-challenges-in-the-workplace-of-the-future?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Double and Dynamic: How to Enhance the Value of Your Materiality Assessment](https://blog.aiag.org/double-and-dynamic-how-to-enhance-the-value-of-your-materiality-assessment?hsLang=en-us) May 19, 2021 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/sustainable%20development%203%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/double-and-dynamic-how-to-enhance-the-value-of-your-materiality-assessment?hsLang=en-us)   Progress on harmonizing sustainability reporting standards and definitions hit the accelerator in 2020. After 20 years of discussions and evolving perspectives on what materiality means, who is it for, or whether the sustainability field should even be using the term “materiality,” we see a consensus emerging.    At BSR, we welcome this consensus. Frankly, after years of debate in our field, this clarity is refreshing!   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/double-and-dynamic-how-to-enhance-the-value-of-your-materiality-assessment?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New Publication Alert! CQI-29 Special Process: Brazing System Assessment is Now Available at the AIAG Store](https://blog.aiag.org/new-publication-alert-cqi-29-special-process-brazing-system-assessment-is-now-available-at-the-aiag-store?hsLang=en-us) May 13, 2021 [![What's New?](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/whats%20new%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-publication-alert-cqi-29-special-process-brazing-system-assessment-is-now-available-at-the-aiag-store?hsLang=en-us) Developed in a collaborative effort by volunteers from Abbott Furnace, Ford Motor Company, Dana Incorporated, General Motors Company, and Magna International, the [CQI-29 Brazing System Assessment (BSA) 1st edition](https://www.aiag.org/store/publications/details?ProductCode=CQI-29) is now available. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-publication-alert-cqi-29-special-process-brazing-system-assessment-is-now-available-at-the-aiag-store?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New Live Virtual Training: Understanding the Welding and Brazing Special Process System Assessment](https://blog.aiag.org/new-live-virtual-training-understanding-the-welding-and-brazing-special-process-system-assessment?hsLang=en-us) May 13, 2021 [![Training button](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/training%20button%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-live-virtual-training-understanding-the-welding-and-brazing-special-process-system-assessment?hsLang=en-us) **New Live Virtual Training Available!** [Understanding the Welding and Brazing Special Process System Assessment](https://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=CWGBZ) – a live virtual workshop that helps participants learn how to internally assess the management and control of their welding or brazing processes – is now available at the AIAG Store. 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