--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (93) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (93) --- [![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 Publication Alert! Version 2 of the CQI-15 Special Process: Welding System Assessment is Now Available at the AIAG Store](https://blog.aiag.org/new-publication-alert-version-2-of-the-cqi-15-special-process-welding-system-assessment-is-now-available-at-the-aiag-store?hsLang=en-us) Nov 06, 2019 [![welding robots graphics-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/welding%20robots%20graphics-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-publication-alert-version-2-of-the-cqi-15-special-process-welding-system-assessment-is-now-available-at-the-aiag-store?hsLang=en-us) Developed in a collaborative effort by volunteers from Nexteer Automotive, Ford Motor Company, Adient US LLC, Dana Incorporated, Delphi Technologies, FCA US LLC, General Motors Company, Gestamp Mason, and Magna International, the CQI-15 Welding System Assessment (WSA) 2nd edition is now available.   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-publication-alert-version-2-of-the-cqi-15-special-process-welding-system-assessment-is-now-available-at-the-aiag-store?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Informative IATF 16949 Videos Now Available on IAOB/SMMT YouTube Channel](https://blog.aiag.org/informative-iatf-16949-videos-now-available-on-iaob/smmt-youtube-channel?hsLang=en-us) Nov 06, 2019 [![learn - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/learn%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/informative-iatf-16949-videos-now-available-on-iaob/smmt-youtube-channel?hsLang=en-us) Have you been on YouTube lately? If not, you might be missing out! The International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) and Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders – Quality Management Division (SMMT QMD) recently released a series of IATF 16949 related videos on their [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocqSC84cx_Bs-xEbhQr9pQ). [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/informative-iatf-16949-videos-now-available-on-iaob/smmt-youtube-channel?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [What You Need to Know About GAPSCN](https://blog.aiag.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-gapscn?hsLang=en-us) Oct 31, 2019 [![Training Class-1](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Training%20Class-1.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-gapscn?hsLang=en-us) The [Global Automotive Purchasing and Supply Chain Network](https://www.aiag.org/gapscn) – also known as GAPSCN – began as a collaborative venture between AIAG and Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business to develop talent and innovation in global automotive purchasing and supply chain management. Today, industry professionals partner with academic faculty to provide community college, undergraduate, graduate and adult continuing education students with “real world” automotive case studies, best practices, knowledge assessments and standards. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-gapscn?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Export Administration Regulations: Understanding Reasons for Control](https://blog.aiag.org/export-administration-regulations-understanding-reasons-for-control?hsLang=en-us) Oct 30, 2019 [![hot air balloon anchor - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/hot%20air%20balloon%20anchor%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/export-administration-regulations-understanding-reasons-for-control?hsLang=en-us) [In a previous article](https://www.shippingsolutions.com/blog/export-license-determination-understanding-reasons-for-control-and-license-exceptions) I explained the export license determination process for exports of dual-use items controlled by the U.S. Department of Commerce under the [Export Administration Regulations (EAR)](https://www.shippingsolutions.com/blog/export-administration-regulations). [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/export-administration-regulations-understanding-reasons-for-control?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [October CTS Software and FMEA Update Webinars Coming Soon!](https://blog.aiag.org/your-blog-post-title-here?hsLang=en-us) Oct 10, 2019 [![free webinar - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/free%20webinar%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/your-blog-post-title-here?hsLang=en-us) Whether you've been following along since we first announced the new AIAG Core Tools Support**™** (CTS) software or are just now learning about this unique cloud-based solution for authoring and managing FMEA, Control Plan and PPAP documents, you won't want to miss our next update webinar! This webinar will take place on October 14, 2019 at 11:00 p.m. EDT (i.e., October 15, 2019 at 11 a.m. China Standard Time - CST) for participants in Asia, and on October 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM EDT for participants in North America.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/your-blog-post-title-here?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Updated CQI-11 Special Process: Plating System Assessment 3rd Edition is now available](https://blog.aiag.org/updated-cqi-11-special-process-plating-system-assessment-3rd-edition-is-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Oct 10, 2019 [![updated stamp - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/updated%20stamp%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/updated-cqi-11-special-process-plating-system-assessment-3rd-edition-is-now-available?hsLang=en-us) The long awaited 3rd edition of the [CQI-11 Special Process: Plating System Assessment (PSA)](https://www.aiag.org/store/publications/details?ProductCode=CQI-11) has been released. This new edition supersedes the 2nd edition assessment which has been active since February 2012. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/updated-cqi-11-special-process-plating-system-assessment-3rd-edition-is-now-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [IATF 16949:2016 Supplier Auditor Recertification Exam Dates Now Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/iatf-169492016-supplier-auditor-recertification-exam-dates-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Oct 09, 2019 [![checkmark over laptop - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/checkmark%20over%20laptop%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/iatf-169492016-supplier-auditor-recertification-exam-dates-now-available?hsLang=en-us) As IATF 16949:2016 reaches its three-year anniversary, auditors with an active AIAG Supplier Auditor Certificate will need to renew their certificates before they expire. To make that renewal process as quick and painless as possible, AIAG is now offering an AIAG IATF 16949:2016 Supplier Auditor Recertification Exam,\* allowing current holders of an AIAG Supplier Auditor Certificate to renew their certificate without taking the three or five day class. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/iatf-169492016-supplier-auditor-recertification-exam-dates-now-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [FCA’s Marc Brazeau: ‘In an Automotive Supply Chain, Diversity of Thought Drives Better Decisions’](https://blog.aiag.org/fcas-marc-brazeau-in-an-automotive-supply-chain-diversity-of-thought-drives-better-decisions?hsLang=en-us) Oct 07, 2019 [![connected vehicle road icons - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/connected%20vehicle%20road%20icons%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/fcas-marc-brazeau-in-an-automotive-supply-chain-diversity-of-thought-drives-better-decisions?hsLang=en-us) Marc A. Brazeau was appointed head of logistics for FCA US LLC in July 2017. In this position, he is responsible for logistics and transportation activities to support the entire FCA US manufacturing footprint, including shipment of finished vehicles, inbound transportation of manufacturing parts and materials, and operating FCA Transport, the FCA US-owned truck fleet. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/fcas-marc-brazeau-in-an-automotive-supply-chain-diversity-of-thought-drives-better-decisions?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [American Honda’s Mark Hirzel: ‘You Have to Pace Yourself in the CTPAT Rollout Marathon’](https://blog.aiag.org/american-hondas-mark-hirzel-you-have-to-pace-yourself-in-the-ctpat-rollout-marathon?hsLang=en-us) Oct 07, 2019 [![customs concept button - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/customs%20concept%20button%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/american-hondas-mark-hirzel-you-have-to-pace-yourself-in-the-ctpat-rollout-marathon?hsLang=en-us) Mark Hirzel brings over 30 years of customs brokerage and logistics experience to his position as export manager-customs in the Trade Services department of the Finance division for American Honda Motor Company. After earning his individual customs brokerage license in 1989, Hirzel held a variety of operational, compliance, and management positions in the customs brokerage and freight-forwarding industry. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/american-hondas-mark-hirzel-you-have-to-pace-yourself-in-the-ctpat-rollout-marathon?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Supply Chain Podcast Features AIAG Program Manager Jim Liegghio!](https://blog.aiag.org/supply-chain-podcast-features-aiag-program-manager-jim-liegghio?hsLang=en-us) Oct 07, 2019 [![Podcast-3-1](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/Podcast-3-1.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/supply-chain-podcast-features-aiag-program-manager-jim-liegghio?hsLang=en-us) Last month, for the third year in a row, AIAG collaborated with the South Carolina Automotive Council (SCAC) to bring automotive supply chain programs and messaging to a new audience – the southeastern U.S. region – during the 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain and Quality Conference. 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