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title: Powering Performance | AIAG (79)
description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (79)
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## [MMOG.np Updates Scheduled for End of April](https://blog.aiag.org/mmog.np-updates-scheduled-for-end-of-april?hsLang=en-us)

 Apr 08, 2021

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Coming Soon! MMOG.np enhancements are scheduled to launch at the end of April. Here’s what to expect:

- Improved user management – company administrators in MMOG.np will have more flexibility to manage user profiles.
- Advanced assessment export – this new feature allows company and site administrators to select/filter their assessments by site, customer, MMOG/LE version, data and status, and to export the data in an external CSV file that can easily be converted into an Excel file to make reports.
- All tables in MMOG.np can now be exported as CSV files.

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## [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?hsLang=en-us)

 Apr 07, 2021

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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.

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## [China remains top US trade partner, Mexico No. 2](https://blog.aiag.org/china-remains-top-us-trade-partner-mexico-no.-2?hsLang=en-us)

 Apr 07, 2021

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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.

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## [AIAG Membership Reaches 4,000 Companies in 73 Countries!](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-membership-reaches-4000-companies-in-73-countries?hsLang=en-us)

 Mar 29, 2021

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AIAG was founded nearly 40 years ago by Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors – joined shortly after by Honda, Nissan, and Toyota – as a place where industry could come together in a neutral, collaborative, and legal environment to solve issues common to the automotive supply chain.

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## [Don’t Miss Out On the Best Pricing For This Year’s Corporate Responsibility Summit](https://blog.aiag.org/dont-miss-out-on-the-best-pricing-for-this-years-corporate-responsibility-summit?hsLang=en-us)

 Mar 25, 2021

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Register soon for [this year’s two-day event](https://bit.ly/AIAGCRSummit2021) to hear from our incredible lineup of speakers on everything from responsible materials sourcing and reporting prioritization to decarbonizing in logistics, climate change and more!

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## [Users Share Their Thoughts On the Second Anniversary of the AIAG Core Tools Support™ (CTS) Software Launch](https://blog.aiag.org/users-share-their-thoughts-on-the-second-anniversary-of-the-aiag-core-tools-support-cts-software-launch?hsLang=en-us)

 Mar 25, 2021

[![cloud based](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/cloud%20computing%20tablet-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/users-share-their-thoughts-on-the-second-anniversary-of-the-aiag-core-tools-support-cts-software-launch?hsLang=en-us)

 

**"One of the primary benefits for my organization has been the ability to keep an entire project’s documentation in one place.” - CTS User** 

 

As teams have become accustomed to working apart, it’s more important than ever to ensure you have the latest version of your FMEA, Control Plan, and PPAP documents at your fingertips. 

 

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## [Registration is Now Open For Our April 22nd Future Automotive Expert Event!](https://blog.aiag.org/registration-is-now-open-for-our-april-22nd-future-automotive-expert-event?hsLang=en-us)

 Mar 25, 2021

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Featuring AIAG’s Vice President of Information Technology, Russ Ortisi, this [mid-afternoon event](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E21FAEAPR) on April 22, 2021, will focus on “Challenges in the Workplace of the Future.”

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## [Free Through June 2021 – Don’t Miss Out On Complimentary Industry Resources!](https://blog.aiag.org/free-through-june-2021-dont-miss-out-on-complimentary-industry-resources?hsLang=en-us)

 Mar 25, 2021

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As AIAG continues to support the industry throughout the recovery period and beyond, we’re offering many of our mission critical tools, resources, and best practices free through June 2021 – to both members and non-members.

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## [Less Than a Month Away! 2021 Virtual AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit](https://blog.aiag.org/less-than-a-month-away-2021-virtual-aiag-corporate-responsibility-summit?hsLang=en-us)

 Mar 18, 2021

[![CR lightbulb](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/sustainable%20ecology%20concept-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/less-than-a-month-away-2021-virtual-aiag-corporate-responsibility-summit?hsLang=en-us)

 

This year’s virtual [2021 CR Summit](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E21CRSMMT) is fast approaching! Have you secured your spot yet?

With less than one month to go, we’re busy putting the final touches on our agenda and looking forward to a fantastic lineup of speakers and presentations for this year’s two-day virtual event.

 

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## [2021 March 23 Future Automotive Expert Webinar](https://blog.aiag.org/2021-march-23-future-automotive-expert-webinar?hsLang=en-us)

 Mar 18, 2021

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**Registration is open for the [March 23 Future Automotive Expert Webinar —](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E21FAEMAR2)**[**Electrification Impact.**](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E21FAEMAR2)

<https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E21FAEMAR2>

In January, GM announced its strategy to eliminate gasoline and diesel light-duty vehicles as it plans for an all-electric future. Other automakers tied to the internal combustion engine (ICE), such as Jaguar Land Rover and Ford, have announced similar plans.

 

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