--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (85) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (85) --- [![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/) ## [CTPAT Director Manuel Garza: Changing Trade Landscape and Increased Risks Led to CBP’s More Comprehensive Approach to Supply Chain Security](https://blog.aiag.org/ctpat-director-manuel-garza-changing-trade-landscape-and-increased-risks-led-to-cbps-more-comprehensive-approach-to-supply-chain-security?hsLang=en-us) Oct 28, 2020 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/customs_and_border_protection-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/ctpat-director-manuel-garza-changing-trade-landscape-and-increased-risks-led-to-cbps-more-comprehensive-approach-to-supply-chain-security?hsLang=en-us) At the 2020 AIAG Virtual [Customs Town Hall](https://www.aiag.org/supply-chain-management/customs-and-trade/ctpat-customs-trade-partnership-against-terrorism) on November 4th, Manuel A. Garza, Jr., director, CTPAT U.S. Customs & Border Protection, will provide an insider look on the first major update to the Minimum Security Criteria (MSC) in the CTPAT program’s history. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/ctpat-director-manuel-garza-changing-trade-landscape-and-increased-risks-led-to-cbps-more-comprehensive-approach-to-supply-chain-security?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Seats Still Available for November USMCA Content Reporting Class!](https://blog.aiag.org/seats-still-available-for-november-usmca-content-reporting-class?hsLang=en-us) Oct 28, 2020 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/usmca%20next%20exit%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/seats-still-available-for-november-usmca-content-reporting-class?hsLang=en-us) AIAG’s new [USMCA Content Reporting course](https://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=USMCA) – the only industry-endorsed training of its kind – was developed by a highly qualified group of volunteers from numerous OEMs, heavy truck manufacturers, and Tier 1 suppliers, along with guidance from trusted trade compliance experts. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/seats-still-available-for-november-usmca-content-reporting-class?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Volunteer Spotlight: Adient’s Suzanne Yesta](https://blog.aiag.org/volunteer-spotlight-adients-suzanne-yesta?hsLang=en-us) Oct 28, 2020 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/volunteer%20stencil%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/volunteer-spotlight-adients-suzanne-yesta?hsLang=en-us) **Adient’s Suzanne Yesta: ‘AIAG Volunteering Has Made Me a Better Resource for My Company’** **Suzanne Yesta** is a licensed customs broker with over 25 years of experience in customs and international trade compliance roles — and an active member of AIAG. She has held positions with freight companies and customs consulting firms as well as operational and managerial roles with global automotive companies, including Yazaki North America and Freudenberg North America. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/volunteer-spotlight-adients-suzanne-yesta?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [We’ve Updated our Live Virtual Training Store!](https://blog.aiag.org/weve-updated-our-live-virtual-training-store?hsLang=en-us) Oct 20, 2020 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/virtual%20training%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/weve-updated-our-live-virtual-training-store?hsLang=en-us) Have you spotted our newest Live Virtual Training options at the AIAG Store? In addition to courses focusing on everything from the Quality Core Tools and IATF 16949:2016 to IMDS and the new USMCA, we’ve now expanded our online offerings to include two additional courses:  [Automotive Warranty Management – An Introduction](https://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=CQWT), and [Automotive Warranty Assessment Training](https://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=CQI14). [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/weve-updated-our-live-virtual-training-store?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Canada Bans Imports of Forced Labour Goods: Now What?  Modern slavery in businesses and supply chains in Canada - Part Six](https://blog.aiag.org/canada-bans-imports-of-forced-labour-goods-now-what-modern-slavery-in-businesses-and-supply-chains-in-canada-part-six?hsLang=en-us) Oct 14, 2020 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/child%20labour%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/canada-bans-imports-of-forced-labour-goods-now-what-modern-slavery-in-businesses-and-supply-chains-in-canada-part-six?hsLang=en-us)   In a much overlooked but certain to be impactful provision of the *United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement* (USMCA), which came into force on July 1, 2020, Canada agreed to impose a prohibition on the importation of goods that are produced in whole or in part by forced or compulsory labour.   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/canada-bans-imports-of-forced-labour-goods-now-what-modern-slavery-in-businesses-and-supply-chains-in-canada-part-six?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [EU REACH — ECHA Committees Back Restricting Skin Sensitizing Chemicals Used in Clothing and Other Articles](https://blog.aiag.org/eu-reach-echa-committees-back-restricting-skin-sensitizing-chemicals-used-in-clothing-and-other-articles?hsLang=en-us) Oct 14, 2020 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/chemical%20chalkboard%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/eu-reach-echa-committees-back-restricting-skin-sensitizing-chemicals-used-in-clothing-and-other-articles?hsLang=en-us) The Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) supports France and Sweden’s proposal to restrict the use of skin sensitizing substances in clothing, footwear, and other articles with similar skin contact. If adopted, the restriction will prevent many people from developing new skin allergies while also relieving the symptoms of many of those who already have them. This is expected to result in health benefits equivalent to at least €708 million per year. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/eu-reach-echa-committees-back-restricting-skin-sensitizing-chemicals-used-in-clothing-and-other-articles?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG’s CTS Software Adds Read Only User Access](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-cts-software-adds-read-only-user-access?hsLang=en-us) Oct 08, 2020 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/whats%20new%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-cts-software-adds-read-only-user-access?hsLang=en-us) In October 2020, AIAG will add a ‘Read Only’ user access level to its CTS Software user profile settings. A Read Only user will be able to view – but not create or edit – CTS content. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-cts-software-adds-read-only-user-access?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [CQI-9 (4th Edition) Expert Analysis](https://blog.aiag.org/cqi-9-4th-edition-expert-analysis?hsLang=en-us) Oct 07, 2020 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/robots_in_car_factory-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/cqi-9-4th-edition-expert-analysis?hsLang=en-us) Despite the precariousness that has defined the majority of 2020 thus far, the aerospace and automotive industries have not let that uncertainty deter them from releasing two major revisions that directly affect the heat-treating industry. Both, the 4th Edition of CQI-9 and AMS2750F were released at the end of June ([AMS2750F: Expert Analysis](https://www.heattreattoday.com/industries/aerospace-heat-treat/ams2750f-expert-analysis/)). [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/cqi-9-4th-edition-expert-analysis?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [CANADA BANS IMPORTS OF FORCED LABOUR GOODS: NOW WHAT?](https://blog.aiag.org/canada-bans-imports-of-forced-labour-goods-now-what-1?hsLang=en-us) Oct 01, 2020 [![human rights](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/human%20rights%20note-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/canada-bans-imports-of-forced-labour-goods-now-what-1?hsLang=en-us) In a much overlooked but certain to be impactful provision of the *United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement *(USMCA), which came into force on July 1, 2020, Canada agreed to impose a prohibition on the importation of goods that are produced in whole or in part by forced or compulsory labour. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/canada-bans-imports-of-forced-labour-goods-now-what-1?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Register Today for AIAG's 2020 Virtual Quality Summit!](https://blog.aiag.org/join-us-october-21-22-for-this-years-virtual-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) Sep 10, 2020 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/broken%20lightbulb%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/join-us-october-21-22-for-this-years-virtual-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) Join us October 21-22 for this year's virtual Quality Summit! This two day virtual event will kick off with an industry keynote presentation followed by several OEM QMS CSR updates. 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