--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (97) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (97) --- [![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/) ## [Supplier Cyber Risk Concerns Auto Industry](https://blog.aiag.org/supplier-cyber-risk-concerns-auto-industry?hsLang=en-us) Apr 04, 2019 [![computer code - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/computer%20code%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/supplier-cyber-risk-concerns-auto-industry?hsLang=en-us) The automotive supply chain is long and complex. A break in the chain at a small, tier 3, single-part producer can be disastrous. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/supplier-cyber-risk-concerns-auto-industry?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [CBP Looks to ‘Keep Us All Safe,’ Protect Legitimate Trade](https://blog.aiag.org/cbp-looks-to-keep-us-all-safe-protect-legitimate-trade?hsLang=en-us) Apr 04, 2019 [![globe and shipping containers - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/globe%20and%20shipping%20containers%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/cbp-looks-to-keep-us-all-safe-protect-legitimate-trade?hsLang=en-us) U.S. Customs and Border Protection recognizes that trade supply chains are rapidly transforming themselves through the world of e-commerce and wants its regulatory oversight and technology to keep pace. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/cbp-looks-to-keep-us-all-safe-protect-legitimate-trade?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [The Future of Sustainability Reporting: Five Reporting Trends for 2019](https://blog.aiag.org/the-future-of-sustainability-reporting-five-reporting-trends-for-2019?hsLang=en-us) Mar 20, 2019 [![sustainability chalkboard-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/sustainability%20chalkboard-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/the-future-of-sustainability-reporting-five-reporting-trends-for-2019?hsLang=en-us) Sustainability reporting and environment, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures are on the rise around the globe — we’ve seen [increased regulation in Asia](https://www.bsr.org/en/our-insights/blog-view/tips-for-improving-esg-disclosure-in-asia), it has become expected practice in Europe, and investors in the U.S. are increasingly using this information to inform their decision-making. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/the-future-of-sustainability-reporting-five-reporting-trends-for-2019?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AIAG’s New Core Tools Support (CTS) Software is Coming Soon!](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-new-core-tools-support-cts-software-is-coming-soon?hsLang=en-us) Mar 14, 2019 [![engineer with tablet - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/engineer%20with%20tablet%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-new-core-tools-support-cts-software-is-coming-soon?hsLang=en-us) **This innovative cloud-based software makes authoring and managing FMEA, Control Plan, and PPAP documents easier than ever.** All the benefits of a database, the flexibility of a spreadsheet, and so much more! AIAG’s new Core Tools Support™ (CTS) software – a cloud-based solution for authoring and managing FMEA, Control Plan and PPAP documents – makes collaborating across multiple sites simple. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiags-new-core-tools-support-cts-software-is-coming-soon?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Missed the 2019 SAQS? Here’s Our Event Recap!](https://blog.aiag.org/missed-the-2019-saqs-heres-our-event-recap?hsLang=en-us) Mar 14, 2019 [![SAQS - BLOG](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/SAQS%20-%20BLOG.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/missed-the-2019-saqs-heres-our-event-recap?hsLang=en-us) On March 4, 2019, AIAG and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturer’s Association (AAMA) cohosted the 2019 Southern Automotive Quality Summit in Birmingham, Alabama. Attended by nearly 150 people, this year’s event featured a strong lineup of speakers from Toyota, Honda, DENSO, the University of Alabama in Hunstville, and AIAG, discussing topics pertaining to the summit’s theme, “Engaging Your Workforce in Quality.” [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/missed-the-2019-saqs-heres-our-event-recap?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Trump Administration Moves Closer to Decision on Auto Tariffs](https://blog.aiag.org/trump-administration-moves-closer-to-decision-on-auto-tariffs?hsLang=en-us) Mar 06, 2019 [![tariffs-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/tariffs-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/trump-administration-moves-closer-to-decision-on-auto-tariffs?hsLang=en-us) Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has formally submitted to President Trump the results of the Department of Commerce’s investigation into the effect of imports of automobiles and automobile parts on the national security of the United States. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/trump-administration-moves-closer-to-decision-on-auto-tariffs?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [CHINESE RELEASE OF AIAG-VDA FMEA HANDBOOK AND TRAINING SCHEDULED FOR Q2 2019](https://blog.aiag.org/chinese-release-of-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-and-training-scheduled-for-q2-2019?hsLang=en-us) Mar 01, 2019 [![bearing - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/bearing%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/chinese-release-of-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-and-training-scheduled-for-q2-2019?hsLang=en-us) The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)  announces the Chinese rollout of the highly anticipated new AIAG-VDA FMEA Handbook and training. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/chinese-release-of-aiag-vda-fmea-handbook-and-training-scheduled-for-q2-2019?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [A Conversation With Toyota's Emily Lauder](https://blog.aiag.org/a-conversation-with-toyotas-emily-lauder?hsLang=en-us) Feb 25, 2019 [![Birmingham_Alabama-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Birmingham_Alabama-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/a-conversation-with-toyotas-emily-lauder?hsLang=en-us) The co-hosted [AIAG/AAMA Southern Automotive Quality Summit (SAQS)](https://aama.memberclicks.net/2019-southern-automotive-quality-summit) is fast approaching! In anticipation of the event, we connected with our opening OEM speaker, Emily Lauder – vice president of administration, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi – for industry insights, informed advice and more. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/a-conversation-with-toyotas-emily-lauder?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [It’s Almost Time for the AIAG/AAMA Southern Automotive Quality Summit!](https://blog.aiag.org/its-almost-time-for-the-aiag/aama-southern-automotive-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) Feb 15, 2019 [![downtown_birmingham-blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/downtown_birmingham-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/its-almost-time-for-the-aiag/aama-southern-automotive-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) We’re down to the wire! In the final weeks before the [AIAG/AAMA Southern Automotive Quality Summit](http://bit.ly/2019SAQS) on March 5th in beautiful Birmingham, Alabama, we’re looking forward to hearing from our incredible speaker lineup. You won’t want to miss out on sessions like these! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/its-almost-time-for-the-aiag/aama-southern-automotive-quality-summit?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Experience and Insight: An Interview with Harald Wilhelm](https://blog.aiag.org/experience-and-insight-an-interview-with-harald-wilhelm?hsLang=en-us) Feb 15, 2019 [![volunteer blackboard - blog](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/volunteer%20blackboard%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/experience-and-insight-an-interview-with-harald-wilhelm?hsLang=en-us) As chair of AIAG’s Quality Steering Committee, there’s no doubt that Harald Wilhelm – head of Quality Processes and Standards, North America at Continental – brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Sitting down for an interview just days after celebrating his 30th anniversary with Continental, Harald shared his thoughts on the importance of getting involved, staying informed and keeping up with industry news.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/experience-and-insight-an-interview-with-harald-wilhelm?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [1](https://blog.aiag.org/page/1?hsLang=en-us) [...](https://blog.aiag.org/page/92?hsLang=en-us) [95](https://blog.aiag.org/page/95?hsLang=en-us) [96](https://blog.aiag.org/page/96?hsLang=en-us) [97](https://blog.aiag.org/page/97) [98](https://blog.aiag.org/page/98?hsLang=en-us) [99](https://blog.aiag.org/page/99?hsLang=en-us) [...](https://blog.aiag.org/page/102?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;)